The coal-dominated power producer is shifting towards renewables as part of its commitment towards sustainable power generation and safeguarding the environment. It is also undertaking extensive study and experimentations in the areas of carbon capture and hydrogen.

The Gujarat-based solar panel manufacturer and EPC provider has completed the supply of 72GN polycrystalline modules with peak power output of 335W each for a project installation by Peak Qualish Systems.

The diversified business group will invest over INR 60,000 crore ((US$ 8.1 billion) over the next three years to build Giga factories for solar, energy storage, electrolyzers, and fuel cells, respectively, to create a fully integrated, end-to-end renewables energy ecosystem. Additional INR 15,000 crore (US$ 2 billion) is planned to create a value chain, partnerships, and future technologies.

The government’s renewed efforts to curb solar equipment imports and upscale domestic manufacturing have started bearing fruits. The launch of the production-linked incentive (PLI) Scheme and the imposition of a basic customs duty (BCD) on imports have favored domestic capacity expansion.  

The overall open access charges in case of third-party sale of solar power have increased over a period of time. These vary widely across the key states ranging between INR 2-5 per unit. 

The American business is looking for module manufacturing partners as it plans to bring its ‘direct wafer’ production technique to India. The company uses molten silicon to form wafers rather than sawing ingots, thus eliminating dust waste and speeding up the process.

Yotta Energy’s new micro-inverter is claimed to be an ideal solution for commercial rooftop PV systems linked to between 500 kWh and 1 MWh of storage. The device has a peak efficiency of 96.5% and a nominal maximum power point tracking (MPPT) efficiency of 99.5%.

Applications are invited for procurement of power generated from NTPC’s 735 MW solar power project in Nokh, Rajasthan. To qualify, the applicant must have a sanctioned load greater than 2 MW.

Bidders have until August 5 to lodge their interest in engineering, procurement, and construction of the 50 MW grid-interactive floating solar capacity in the Kollam district. The successful bidder shall also provide comprehensive operation and maintenance of the plant for ten years.

The nation installed 1 GW of solar power capacity and 0.2 GW wind during the pandemic-hit first two months of the current fiscal. The cumulative addition was double that of the same period during the previous year.