Uma Gupta
Financing implementation of solar energy solutions in the Pacific Island countries
The International Solar Alliance said that securing financing for renewable energy projects in Pacific Island Countries (PIC) may be complex due to the need for stand-alone solar energy systems and mini-grids, which to be viable for larger investments would require aggregation at a sectoral or programmatic level to become feasible. In its monthly column for pv magazine, the organization describes the types of finance required to scale technologies.
SJVN tenders 1.5 GW wind-solar hybrid projects
SJVN Ltd has invited bids to develop 1.5 GW of wind-solar hybrid power projects anywhere in India.
HPCL to empanel PV panel manufacturers for its solar projects
Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd (HPCL) is enlisting solar panel suppliers and manufacturers for its future PV projects across India.
Apraava Energy secures renewable energy transmission projects in Rajasthan
The projects are part of the evacuation scheme for 20 GW of renewable energy generation in Rajasthan to the national grid.
KPIT testing sodium-ion battery packs in three-wheelers
The sodium-ion battery technology has been designed and developed by KPIT Technologies.
Tata Power secures PPAs for 350 MW of solar projects
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd will develop 200 MW and 150 MW solar projects for power supply to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL). The projects will be located in Maharashtra.
SECI tenders 1.5 GW of renewables with storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd has launched a tender to select developers for 1.5 GW of firm and dispatchable power from renewable power projects with energy storage systems. Bidding closes on September 15.
India to emerge as global renewable energy powerhouse, says power minister
The nation is also set to emerge as one of the largest solar module manufacturers. It has considerable existing solar manufacturing capacity and is constructing even larger capacities, including polysilicon.
Indian Oil assessing multiple pathways for green hydrogen production
The State-owned oil and gas major is assessing green hydrogen production based on solar electrolysis, biomass gasification, and bio-methanation.
Juniper Green Energy crosses 1.2 GW renewables milestone
Juniper Green Energy has crossed 1.2 GW of renewable energy generation capacity (800 MW operating and 435 MW under construction) with power purchase agreements and letters of award secured in recent months.
