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First Solar’s Q2 profit soars amid strong demand and favourable policies
First Solar, US, reported that its second-quarter (Q2) profit more than doubled, benefiting from stable demand for its products. The company’s cadmium telluride solar panels are favoured by developers due to their independence from polysilicon, a material predominantly produced in China and used in most solar panels. US utilities are ramping up infrastructure investments as power consumption in the world’s largest economy is projected to hit record highs in 2024 and 2025, driven by the…
DDA allows DISCOMs to provide new electricity connections without reference to authority
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has granted permission to DISCOMs to provide new electricity connections in four categories, including urbanised villages and colonies regularised by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), without requiring further approval from the DDA. This decision follows directions from Delhi LG VK Saxena, after representations from Delhi MPs, MLAs, and resident welfare associations. New connections will be allowed in areas where the DDA or other government agencies have previously issued No…
CHN Energy connects first PV units of 1 GW offshore solar project to grid
CHN Energy’s subsidiary, Guohua Energy Investment Co., Ltd., has connected the initial set of photovoltaic (PV) units from its 1 GW offshore PV project to the grid. Located in Kenli District, Shandong Province, China, the project spans 1,223 hectares and includes 2,934 PV platforms supported by offshore steel truss platform fixed pile foundations. The project features a 66 kV offshore cable paired with an onshore cable for efficient, high-capacity, long-distance power transmission. Once fully operational,…
Tata Electronics, TCS to develop India’s first domestic semiconductor chips by 2026
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is collaborating with Tata Electronics to introduce India’s first domestically produced semiconductor chips by 2026. Tata Electronics is leading the manufacturing efforts, targeting industries such as automotive, electronics, power, consumer goods, and healthcare. TCS will contribute through semiconductor design, engineering, and related services, including software solutions and IP-based products. The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) has approved three semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including two led by Tata Electronics: a USD 11-billion chip manufacturing…
IIT Madras launches 1 MWh lithium-ion battery storage system
The IIT Madras (IITM) Research Park has unveiled a large-scale 1 MWh lithium-ion battery storage system, which is charged using wind and solar energy, elevating the campus’s renewable energy share to 90%. Developed by the Center for Excellence in Energy & Telecommunications (CEET), this modular and ready-to-deploy battery storage system is part of the IITM Research Park’s ’10x initiative, Towards 100% Renewable Energy.’