Uma Gupta
KOSOL Energie adds 1 GW of TOPCon solar panel capacity
Gujarat-based KOSOL Energie has added a new 1 GW production line that will produce TOPCon solar modules ranging from 580 Wp up to 715 Wp, in both mono-facial and bifacial variants.
Ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition for the Global South
Amid calls for an immediate transition to renewable energy, it’s important to ensure that aspects such as domestic resource utilization, the cost of transition, and the impact on the population are not overlooked.
Ayana Renewable Power earns ‘A-’ in ISS ESG Rating
Indian developer Ayana Renewable Power has been recognized with ‘A-‘ rating for its performance on the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics, becoming the top ESG scorer among all renewable energy firms in Asia.
“Net zero will remain only a goal unless we diversify solar supply chains and build adequate renewable energy storage”: ISA president
RK Singh, India’s power minister and president of International Solar Alliance, highlighted the need for investment and research in alternative chemistries for energy storage and in building manufacturing capacities.
Radiance Renewables secures $90 million green loan for 150 MW C&I solar project
Radiance Renewables has become the first commercial & industrial (C&I) renewable energy player in India to secure a green loan project finance facility with $90 million jointly arranged by Axis Bank and Standard Chartered Bank. It will use the funds to develop its 150 MW commercial & industrial (C&I) solar project in Maharashtra.
US, China dominate solar investment
China and the USA have been consistently attracting the most annual solar investments. Together, these have received about 50% of all solar investments since 2015, according to a new report released by the International Solar Alliance at its sixth assembly in New Delhi.
SJVN launches 1.5 GW solar tender
SJVN has invited bids to develop 1.5 GW of interstate transmission grid (ISTS) connected solar power projects on a build-own-operate basis anywhere in India. Bidding closes on Dec. 15.
Tata Power appoints Deepesh Nanda as president-renewables and CEO and MD of TPREL
Deepesh Nanda joins Tata Power from GE Gas Power, where he was the chief executive officer for South Asia, overseeing operations in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and Nepal.
Panasonic launches residential solar kits
Panasonic Life Solutions India has launched residential solar kits in India that are easy to install and maintain. The kits include BIS- and IEC-certified solar modules and inverters and come with a mobile app-based energy monitoring system.
India hosts sixth session of International Solar Alliance Assembly in New Delhi
The Assembly has decided to increase the viability gap funding for solar projects in member countries from 10% of the project cost to up to 35%, depending on the capacity and needs of the countries and their respective projects.
