DGIST unveils novel approach to enhance photocurrent in thin films

Researchers from South Korea’s DGIST address the bandgap challenge in Ag-alloyed Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin films (ACIGS). They reveal correlations between element diffusion, notch-point formation, and resulting circuit voltage. Modulating process temperatures (340 to 470 °C) refines the band gap, enabling tailored grading. Achieving 17.7% efficiency without post-deposition treatments, their breakthrough emphasizes deposition temperature’s impact on ACIGS…

NLC India initiates bids for 100 MW nationwide PV projects

NLC India seeks bids for engineering, procurement, and construction of 100 MW solar projects nationwide. Bid submission deadline is on January 18, 2024 with bid security of ₹24.63 million and tender document costing 20,000Rs. Project is to be completed in 15 months, followed by 3-year operation and maintenance. 5% project value is to be submitted…

GRIDCO seeks bids for 500 MW solar power purchase

GRIDCO Odisha seeks bids for 500 MW solar, accepting offers until January 16, 2024. Bids open on January 17, with a tender document cost of ₹11,800. Earnest money deposit is ₹500,000/MW, and a performance guarantee of ₹1 million/MW is required for winning bidders. Power reception capability needed from GRIDCO by April 1, 2025, to March…

SUCRL seeks land for 700 MW solar park expansion

Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan is inviting expressions of interest for land aggregators to lease approximately 3,500 acres in Bikaner, Barmer, Jaisalmer, or Phalodi. The 700 MW solar park project will be near an upcoming interstate transmission system-connected grid substation. The lease, lasting 29 years and 11 months, involves a 5% rent escalation every three…

Astronergy secures 996 MW in China Huadian’s PV module bidding

Astronergy secured a significant 996 MW bid and a 2,000 MW framework bid from China Huadian Corporation’s PV module procurement. Astronergy played a crucial role in the Tacheng Solar Power Project, contributing 642 MW of high-efficiency ASTRO PV modules. Astronergy aims to dominate the industry with a projected 55 GW capacity in 2023, expected to…

GEDA invites bids for 3 MW project at Mormugao port

Goa Energy Development Agency invites bids for a 3 MW solar power plant at Mormugao Port Authority. The project includes design, construction, and 10-year comprehensive management. Bidders must submit online by December 26, 2023. The project cost is approximately 16.58 Crores (excluding GST), with a pre-bid meeting and site visit scheduled for December 13, 2023….

Jamaica seeking bids for 298 MW renewable energy project

Jamaica Public Service Company seeks bids from EPC contractors for a 115 MW solar, 171.5 MW BESS, and 12 MW onshore wind project. Construction will occur in phases between 2025 and 2027. Solar plant construction begins in Q4 2025, BESS construction starts in Q3 2025 with completion in phases, and wind plant construction begins in…