Uma Gupta
Ensuring a just energy transition
The renewable energy sector must lead responsibly by addressing land use, circularity and financing.
Websol to commence first phase of 1.8 GW mono PERC cell line in April
West Bengal-headquartered Websol Energy Systems is setting up 1.8 GW of mono PERC cell manufacturing capacity in two phases. The first phase comprising installation of 600 MW will commence in April.
Hitachi Energy opens advanced power system factory in Chennai
The HVDC and power quality product factory will cater to the rising number of high-voltage transmission projects in India and export to support global HVDC installations.
Emmvee gets Fraunhofer ISE on board for solar cell line
India’s Emmvee Group has appointed Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy as the technology partner for its upcoming 1.5 GW PV cell manufacturing facility.
BPCL launches 12 fast EV chargers on Delhi-Jalandhar highway
The DC fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers will be available at BPCL fuel stations between Delhi and Jalandhar. BPCL plans 200 such fast-charging corridors along national highways by March this year.
IIT-Madras Research Park signs thin-film R&D MoU with First Solar
IIT Madras Research Park and US-based First Solar will cooperate on a range of research and development (R&D) activities including the localization of thin film and other next-generation PV technology supply chains in India, high-volume manufacturing, PV module testing, and high-value recycling.
Kolkata discom tenders 150 MW of wind-solar projects
CESC Ltd has invited proposals from developers to build 150 MW of wind-solar hybrid power projects to meet its renewable purchase obligation targets and a part of its power demand. The projects, to be developed on a build-own-operate basis, can be set up anywhere in India.
Pausing ALMM will hit solar manufacturing investments, say industry bodies
The implementation of the ALMM (The Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) mandate is crucial to protect INR 53,773 crore of investments that India would require over the next 3-4 years to indigenize the domestic solar manufacturing value chain, say manufacturers.
Amplus Solar signs 56 MWp open-access PPA with JK Lakshmi Cement
Gurugram-headquartered Amplus Solar has signed the agreement to supply 56 MWp of PV power for JK Lakshmi Cement’s facility in Durg, Chhattisgarh.
ABB India achieves 82% reduction in own GHG emissions across all manufacturing locations
Five ABB locations across India (Nelamangala, Peenya, Maneja, Nashik, and Faridabad) are certified as ‘Green Factory Buildings’ by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
