Uma Gupta
Tata Power Delhi Distribution tenders 510 MW of wind-solar hybrid projects
Tata Power Delhi Distribution has launched a tender to develop 510 MW of grid-connected wind-solar hybrid projects, including 255 MW under a greenshoe option, on a build-own-operate basis. It will procure the generated power under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
Battery cell manufacturing in India could attract over $9 billion in investment by 2030, says ICRA
A new report by ICRA says rising electric-vehicle penetration will drive significant investment in battery cell manufacturing in India. It expects EV battery demand in the nation to touch 15 GWh by 2025 and 60 GWh by 2030.
Renewables offer $350 billion investment opportunity by 2030, says Aspire Circle India
A new report by Aspire Circle India estimates the potential of renewable energy and the clean-tech sector according to parameters such as revenue and job creation by 2030, and highlights the top 10 areas for investment.
NTPC invites proposals for round-the-clock renewables supply
NTPC has started accepting proposals from developers to supply round‐the‐clock power from solar, hydro, wind, hybrid, and energy storage plants.
Vikram Solar unveils 660 W bifacial modules
Vikram Solar has unveiled new mono PERC bifacial modules with front-side power outputs from 635 W to 660 W and front-side efficiencies ranging between 20.38% and 21.18%, respectively. The modules feature glass-to-glass construction and provide up to 25% bifacial gain.
IRCON Renewable Power tenders 600 MW of solar in Karnataka
IRCON Renewable Power has started accepting bids to develop 600 MW (DC) of solar projects and a 220 kV substation in Pavagada, Karnataka, on a turnkey basis. Bidding closes on Sept. 20
Arctech opens 3 GW solar tracker factory in India
China’s Arctech has opened a 3 GW solar tracker factory in India to deepen its market penetration in the nation. The factory will produce all major components of Arctech solar tracker products.
Maharashtra tenders 600 MW of distributed solar
Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MAHAGENCO) has started accepting bids to develop grid-connected, ground-mounted solar plants, ranging in size from 2 MW to 10 MW, at six sites in Maharashtra. Bidding closes on Oct. 19.
Reliance Industries presents scaled-up solar, battery ambitions
Reliance Industries says that production will begin at its 10 GW factory for solar cells and modules by 2024. It plans to double the facility’s capacity to 20 GW by 2026 and is aiming for 50 GWh of annual cell-to-pack battery capacity by 2027.
ABB India upgrades smart power factory to Industry 5.0
ABB has adopted Industry 5.0 production processes at its smart power solutions factory in Bengaluru. With “cobots” working alongside humans, the factory’s productivity has improved by 40%, while energy productivity has gone up by more than 15%.
