Power R&D
Inter-State Transmission Capex to Double to INR 1 Lakh Crore in FY26-27

India plans to invest INR 1 lakh crore in inter-state transmission by FY 26-27, doubling previous spending. This aims to support 65-75 GW of renewable capacity...
Power R&D | February 28, 2025 | By EI News Network | 273 readings
Cornell Researchers Develop Sustainable Solar Cell Recycling Process

Cornell and Linkoping University researchers developed an eco-friendly, aqueous-based method to recycle perovskite solar cells, recovering key materials and...
Power R&D | February 14, 2025 | By EI News Network | 765 readings
Trina Solar Achieves Record-Breaking 25.44 Percent Efficiency for Fully Passivated Solar Modules

Trina Solar sets a new world record with 25.44 percent module efficiency for n-type TOPAS HJT PV modules, verified by Fraunhofer ISE. This breakthrough highlights...
Power R&D | January 14, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1683 readings
Imec and University of Cyprus Achieve Major Breakthrough in Perovskite Solar Module Stability

Imec, in collaboration with the University of Cyprus, showcases breakthrough stability of perovskite solar modules in real-world conditions, retaining 78 percent...
Power R&D | January 13, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1393 readings
Sekisui Chemical to Set Up 100 MW Perovskite Solar Cells Facility in Japan

Japan-based Sekisui Chemical has unveiled plans to begin mass production of lightweight and flexible perovskite solar cells, with commercialisation targeted...
Power R&D | January 10, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1426 readings
Innovative Hole-Selective Interlayer Boosts Stability and Efficiency of Perovskite Solar Cells

Researchers at Huaqiao University enhance perovskite solar cells by introducing a polymeric D18 interlayer, achieving 26.39 percent efficiency and 1100-hour...
Power R&D | January 04, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1655 readings
Next-Gen Solar Panels Leverage AI to Withstand Strong Winds and Optimise Performance

Researchers have developed an AI-driven framework that uses wind simulations and machine learning to protect solar panels from high winds. By optimising panel...
Power R&D | December 21, 2024 | By EI News Network | 2040 readings
Qcells Sets New World Record with 28.6 Percent Efficiency for Tandem Solar Cells

Qcells achieves a world record 28.6 percent efficiency for tandem solar cells, combining perovskite and silicon layers. Verified by Fraunhofer ISE CalLab, the...
Power R&D | December 19, 2024 | By EI News Network | 1322 readings
Thinner Glass, Larger Sizes Linked to Solar Panel Glass Breakage, Says NREL

The NREL report highlights concern over increased glass breakage in photovoltaic modules, attributing it to thinner glass, larger solar panel sizes, design...
Power R&D | December 13, 2024 | By EI News Network | 1473 readings
Green Energy Open Access Rules 2022 Spark 90 Percent Surge in C&I Open Access Capacity: IEEFA

The C&I open access market saw a 90.4 percent surge in installed capacity in FY 2024, reaching 18.7 GW, driven by regulatory clarity under the 2022 Green...
Power R&D | December 11, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1439 readings