Novel MPPT technique for EV charging combined with PV, fuel cells
Scientists from India have designed a novel electric vehicle system with a reported efficiency of 98.7%, using PV panels, a proton-exchange membrane fuel cell, battery storage and supercapacitor, with hopes to expand the concept to renewable-energy-based DC microgrids with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability.
Waaree introduces flexible lightweight solar modules
Waaree Energies has launched flexible solar modules up to 70% lighter and under 3.5 mm thick. The panels can be bonded directly to surfaces without mounting penetrations, suitable for sites where drilling or heavy support structures are impractical.
Seasonally optimised PV panel tilt can boost yield by up to 9%: study
In the Indian state of Rajasthan, a new study investigates the seasonal optimisation of PV module tilt angles to optimise the energy efficiency, revealing that dynamic tilt adjustments can significantly boost annual solar yield across diverse climatic zones.
MaxVolt launches smart inverter with inbuilt lithium battery
The Indian battery manufacturer has launched a wall-mountable, high-efficiency inverter with inbuilt lithium battery for residential and commercial solar applications.
Wireless electric vehicle charging tests improve efficiency by 88%
Scientists in India have simulated and tested a prototype wireless charging system for electric vehicles, with a three-port DC–DC converter at its core and have found it achieved an improved efficiency of 88%.
First attempt to build tandem solar cells based on perovskite, transition metal dichalcogenide
Scientists in India have proposed to design new tandem solar cells using transition metal dichalcogenide as an absorber material for the bottom PV device. Their simulations showed these tandem cells may reach an efficiency of more than 35%.
Sicona signs $15 million licensing agreement with Indian chemical giant
New South Wales-based battery materials specialist Sicona has signed a $15 million licensing agreement with Indian chemical conglomerate Himadri to accelerate the global commercialisation of its flagship silicon carbon anode material.
Credence Solar unveils 600 W TOPCon PV panel
India manufacturer Credence Solar has unveiled the Hyper Nova N TOPCon module series available in power outputs from 580 W to 600 W with front-side power conversion efficiency of 22.45% to 23.25%, respectively.
Sunora expands into solar inverter market
Solar tech manufacturer Sunora has unveiled new grid-connected and hybrid inverters at the RenewX 2025 clean energy trade show in India.
Gautam Solar presents 23.69%-efficient 640 W TOPCon solar module
The Indian manufacturer said its new TOPCon solar panel is based on rectangular bifacial solar cells and is certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
