Uma Gupta
Ecoppia robotic cleaners selected for Actis’ 150 MW solar project in Andhra Pradesh
The Israeli robotic solar cleaning specialist, which has over 3 GW of deployed projects globally, today announced it has bagged an order from global investor Actis for a 150 MW PV project in India.
How solar installations can benefit real estate developers
For real estate developers, now is the best time to install a solar energy system in their projects because solar rebates, tax credits, and incentives are at all-time highs. At the same time, a solar energy system may help them prepare for tomorrow’s specific difficulties while also saving money now.
SJVN targets 10 GW of solar projects in Rajasthan over five years
The State-owned hydropower producer has proposed an investment of INR 50,000 crore (around US$6,683 million) to develop 10 GW of solar power projects in the State in the next five years.
ReNew Power commissions Gujarat’s first wind-solar hybrid project
The developer has commissioned a 17.6 MW captive wind-solar project to supply clean energy to Grasim Industries Limited’s Chlor-Alkali unit in the Bharuch district. The second phase will see an additional installation of 16.68 MW for the same unit.
KPI bags 25 MW commercial solar order, Sungrow signs inverter contract for 50 MW of PV projects
Gujarat-based KPI Global will execute a 25 MW DC solar project for Greenlab Diamonds. Sungrow has signed a contract with Roofsol Energy to implement its solar inverter solutions for 50 MW solar projects across India.
Saatvik Solar doubles module capacity to 1GW with new fab
The Indian solar manufacturer’s new facility in Haryana is equipped to make mono PERC, half-cut, multi-busbar technology, to produce high-efficiency PV modules with 530-610Wp of power output.
SECI tenders 25 kW green hydrogen project for a hospital in Ladakh
The selected developer will be required to set up a 25 kW green hydrogen project at Sonam Norboo Memorial (SNM) Hospital in the Leh district, for the supply of electricity, heat, and oxygen to the hospital. Bidding closes on March 10.
Waaree Renewable awarded 180 MW solar project in Tamil Nadu
After 140 MW in Gujarat, the company has secured a 180 MW DC solar project in Tamil Nadu. It shall set up the plant on a turnkey basis.
Additional PLI funds will push solar sector to achieve 2030 target
India should not just rely on solar equipment imports but also promote domestic manufacturing to ensure an uninterrupted march to its 280 GW target of installed solar power capacity by 2030. The budgetary allocation of an extra INR19,500 crore (US$2,602 million) to the production-linked incentive scheme for solar provides the much-needed impetus for domestic production, say GlobalData analysts.
Virescent Renewable Energy Trust raises INR 650 crore via domestic bonds
The investors included domestic financial institutions India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited and Aseem Infrastructure Finance Limited. Virescent shall use the proceeds primarily to fund solar asset acquisitions related debt requirements.
