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BVG wins BOS package for 100 MW solar project in Punjab

Bharat Vikas Group (BVG) has won the balance-of-system package for SJVN Green Energy’s 100 MW (AC) grid-connected solar PV power project in Punjab. The total project value, including three-year operation and maintenance, is INR 116.29 crore.
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4,995 MW of solar parks approved for Bundelkhand region

The Bundelkhand region in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a solar hub with an aggregate solar park capacity of 4,995 MW approved so far by the government. 
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Magenta Mobility opens its largest EV charging depot

The electric vehicle (EV) charging depot in Bengaluru can charge 70 vehicles at the same time.
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SDN unveils 595 W solar module with 21.28% efficiency

South Korea’s SDN has developed new bifacial solar modules based on M10 wafers. It claims the new panels are the largest to be produced in South Korea.
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Airtouch Solar signs $4 million cleaning robot deal with Acme

Israel-based Airtouch Solar has signed a $4 million deal with Indian developer Acme for the supply and maintenance of PV panel cleaning robots.
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Gensol Engineering acquires solar tracker specialist Scorpius

Gensol Engineering Ltd has acquired Pune-based Scorpius Trackers for INR 135 crore ($16.42 million). The acquisition allows Gensol Engineering to offer a comprehensive solar EPC package that includes Scorpius Trackers’ innovative solar tracking technol...
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L&T signs electrolyzer manufacturing agreement with McPhy Energy

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed the agreement to manufacture pressurized alkaline electrolyzers in India under a technology license from France-based McPhy Energy.
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New global solar capacity additions hit 191 GW in 2022, says IRENA

Global renewable capacity increased by 295 GW last year, bringing the world to a cumulative installed capacity of 3,372 GW, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

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Amplus Solar to set up distributed green hydrogen production plants in Andhra Pradesh

Amplus Solar has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up distributed green hydrogen plants for industrial consumption in Andhra Pradesh with an investment of INR 1,500 crore ($181.45 million).

IndianOil targets 200 GW of renewable energy portfolio by 2050

The state-owned oil and gas major targets 200 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2050. It also plans to have around 2 million metric tons of green hydrogen capacity in its fold by 2050.

RVNL, Jakson Green form JV for clean energy EPC projects globally

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd and Jakson Green have partnered to build giga-scale clean energy projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Asia Pacific countries.

GAIL signs MoU with Shell Energy India

The MoU envisages exploring prospects in renewables, LNG for road transport, regasification of imported LNG, and import and handling of different hydrocarbons which are important chemical and petrochemical precursors. 

Relaxation of ALMM order a near-term positive for solar power developers, says ICRA

The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has exempted solar projects to be commissioned till March 31, 2024, from the requirement to source modules from the Approved Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) list. The move provides developers with the flexibility to source modules at the most cost-competitive rates.

The case for using gas-based plants to serve peak power demand

Using some of India’s existing gas-based power capacity as peaking plants would be more economical than the other options in the short-term market for peak power supply. Gas-based power plants can provide ancillary services to maintain the grid’s power quality, reliability, and security as renewable energy capacity increases, says a new report by IEEFA.

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Ircon Renewable Power seeks bifacial modules for 600 MW DC solar project in Karnataka

Ircon Renewable Power has tendered the manufacturing and supply of 530 Wp+ mono PERC bifacial modules under the domestic content requirement of a 600 MWp solar PV project at Pavagada.

Global study highlights potential of floating solar

An international group of researchers has calculated the potential for floating solar across the world. The results show a generation potential of 9,434 TWh per year across 114,555 global reservoirs, with 30% of their area covered. The United States leads with 1,911 TWh per year of potential, followed by China at 1,107 TWh per year and Brazil at 865 TWh per year.

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy wins BOS package for NTPC’s 1.2 GW solar project in Gujarat

The solar project comprises four blocks of 300 MW (AC) each at Khavda RE Power Park in Rann of Kutch. The total project value, including three-year operation and maintenance, is INR 2,100 crore.

NTPC Renewable Energy to build green hydrogen projects in Army establishments

NTPC REL will design, develop, and install renewable energy projects (solar, wind, etc) and hydrogen energy storage systems for supplying electricity to Indian Army establishments in off-grid locations.

Tata Power secures ‘Letter of Award’ for 200 MW solar project in Maharashtra

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd to set up a 200 MW solar PV project in the Solapur district of Maharashtra.

Iberdrola using dogs, robots to monitor solar plants

Iberdrola is using a springer spaniel in a solar park to smell electrical problems that could lead to power cuts. It is also using a robotic dog to detect and analyze faults in substations.

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CSIR working on improving lifetime of electrolyzers 

The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research’s Hydrogen Technology (H2T) program focuses on improving the lifetime of electrolyzers by developing thermochemically robust membranes and electrolytes, reinforced fluoropolymer membranes, graphite composite bipolar plates, and ceramic interconnects.

India can achieve energy independence by 2047 through clean technology: Study

Berkeley Lab study shows how deep cost reductions in clean technology and India’s renewable and lithium edge can enable a pathway for cost-effective energy independence by 2047.  

Ocior Energy to build green hydrogen, ammonia plants in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat

Ranjit Gupta-led Ocior Energy has committed a cumulative investment of INR 80,000 crore to build two green ammonia facilities of 1mtpa each in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. 

Thermax enters green hydrogen market in partnership with Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries 

Pune-based Thermax has partnered with Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries to explore opportunities for the joint development of fully integrated green hydrogen projects for commercial and industrial customers in India. They also contemplate collaborating on electrolyzer and subsystem manufacturing facilities to support green energy projects in India.

TOPCon shingle solar cell achieves 22.0% efficiency via thermal laser separation

Scientists from Germany’s Fraunhofer ISE and US panel maker Solaria have applied thermal laser separation and post-metallization passivated edge technology to tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cell production. They have developed shingle PV devices that are more efficient than cells built with conventional laser scribing and mechanical cleaving methods.

Perovskite alkylammonium chloride solar cell achieves 26.08% efficiency

The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has certified that a South Korean research team has achieved a 25.73% efficiency rating with a perovskite PV cell based on alkylammonium chlorides. The champion device built by the scientists reached an efficiency of 26.08%.

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Jammu and Kashmir may hold lot more lithium resources than 5.9 million tonnes

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) proposes further exploration activities to estimate the value of lithium in Jammu and Kashmir.

Gautam Solar supplies 70 MW of solar panels

Gautam Solar has supplied 70 MW of PV panels to solar projects in the states of Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh over a period of four months.

PV product prices resume downward trend, says TrendForce

TrendForce says polysilicon will be 3.2% cheaper in March than in February. This will lead to lower wafer, cell and module prices and will effectively spur installation demand.

Adani to develop 15 GW of renewable energy projects in Andhra Pradesh

Adani Group has committed to building 15 GW of renewable power projects in Andhra Pradesh, while Reliance announced its 10 GW solar plans for the state. Avaada, Greenko, Indosol, and ReNew have also pledged massive investments into the state’s renewables sector.

RIL to invest in 10 GW of solar energy projects in Andhra Pradesh, PLI Scheme’s second round receives bids from 11 companies

Reliance Industries Ltd will invest in building 10 GW of solar energy generation capacity in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It has also applied for 6 GW of poly-to-module capacity under the second round of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for solar manufacturing which received bids from eleven companies in total. 

Triveni Glass to build solar glass factory in Andhra Pradesh

Triveni Glass is the latest to venture into solar glass production after Asahi India Glass, Gold Plus Glass Industry, and Chiripal Group. It plans an 840tpd factory with an estimated investment of INR 1,000 crore.

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Common misconceptions about residential PV

More and more people want to invest in PV arrays and battery storage systems. However, there are a number of myths that could lead to disappointment among customers, according to one German consumer association.

Amp Energy to build 720 MW of renewable energy projects in Andhra Pradesh

Amp Energy has committed to building 720 MW of wind, solar, wind-solar hybrid, floating solar, and energy storage projects in Andhra Pradesh with an estimated investment of approx Rs 5,800 crore over the next 3-5 years.

NTPC REL seeks consultant for green ammonia feasibility studies

NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) is enlisting technical consultants for green ammonia feasibility studies. Both domestic and international agencies can apply. The enlisted consultants will be awarded the study project following competitive bidding.

Fraunhofer ISE, Viessmann develop multi-source residential heat pump

Fraunhofer ISE has presented the results of retrofit heat pump installations in multi-family homes in Germany. One demonstrator featured rooftop solar PV and a multi-source heat pump developed in partnership with Viessmann. It uses air and geothermal as heat sources.

Study shows symbiotic effect of heat pumps and residential solar

SolarPower Europe says in a new report that households in Germany, Spain, and Italy can more than triple their savings by pairing PV with heat pumps. It said this combination helped families to save between 62% and 84% on their annual energy bills in 2022.

Greenko raises $700 million in equity funding for pumped storage projects

The Hyderabad-based developer will use the amount towards the capital expenditure of more than 25 GWh of pumped storage projects.

Opinion & Analysis

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Optimizing off-grid PV systems for different design criteria

A new report by IEA PVPS Task 18 provides a blueprint guide on how to conduct feasibility studies for off-grid and edge-of-grid power systems. The optimal system size and specifications vary depending on the client’s priorities. The desired project outcomes can be identified using pure financial analysis (NPV, IRR) or additionally taking environmental performance into account.

Pumped hydro key to meeting storage demand

Pumped hydro energy storage can be readily scaled to any required storage capacity at a known and affordable cost.

Union Budget 2023: Mainstreaming flexible and resilient grids

While the current policy regime supports the adoption of flexible resources like batteries, grid flexibility and resilience require more focus and a range of calibrated efforts, including due acknowledgment as a sector priority and robust planning at the central and state level. The upcoming union budget provides an opportunity for the government to develop flexible and resilient grids.

Is floating solar PV the future? 

The major impediments to floating solar photovoltaics (floatovoltaics) are the high cost of materials and the complex installation involved. 

Solar in 2023

Here are three trends in the solar sector that will gain momentum in 2023, leading to wider PV implementation.

How low-light solar cells can decarbonize your home

With the latest generation of household devices increasingly connected and internet-of-things (IoT)-enabled, dye-sensitized solar cells can finally realize their latent promise and help reduce the carbon footprint of billions of manufactured goods.

Press Releases

India and China’s growing EV market demand drives up EV power module demand in the APAC region

The United States is the leading region for the global EV power module market and contributes 10. 1% of the revenue generated globally.

Saatvik supplies 2 MW of solar PV modules for industrial rooftop

Saatvik Solar the leading Indian premium Solar Module manufacturer has recently supplied 2MW high-efficiency Mono Perc Solar Modules for one of the largest industrial rooftop projects in Gujarat.

Schneider Electric recognized as the ‘Best Indo-French Cooperation of the Year’ by Indo-French Business Awards 2023

Over the past six decades, India has emerged as one of the four global hubs for Schneider Electric with accelerated investments on R&D, innovation and manufacturing. To bridge the gap between progress and sustainability, Schneider Electric is on a mission to become India’s preferred digital partner for sustainability and efficiency.

ADB, SAEL Industries sign INR 754 crore external commercial borrowing agreement to promote agri waste to energy projects in India

ADB’s support will fund the construction of five biomass powerplants in the districts of Bikaner, Churu, Hanumangarh, Jhunjhunu, and Sikar in the state of Rajasthan.

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