Uma Gupta
Hitachi Energy ramps up manufacturing of ‘power quality’ products
Hitachi Energy’s new production facility in India will manufacture solutions that support stable electrical networks and reduce energy consumption.
India’s EV sales to annually surge 49% in 2021-30 period, says IESA
A new India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) report projects electric vehicle sales to grow by as much as 49% per year to 17 million units by 2030, with electric two-wheelers accounting for almost 88% of total demand.
Waaree obtains ALMM approval for 4.75 GW of solar module capacity
Waaree, a Mumbai-headquartered solar manufacturer, has obtained government approval for 4.75 GW of annual PV module capacity. It is also the only manufacturer to secure approval for 650 Wp modules in government-backed projects.
Jakson obtains ALMM approval for 600 Wp solar modules
Jakson’s Helia series of 600 Wp mono PERC solar modules are now eligible for use in government installations and projects set up under government schemes and programs.
Larsen & Toubro builds green hydrogen plant at Hazira manufacturing complex
Larsen & Toubro, an engineering and construction major, has installed and commissioned 380 kW of an 800 kW green hydrogen plant for self-consumption at its Hazira manufacturing complex in Gujarat.
Oriano commissions 70 MW captive solar plant for HIRA Group
Oriano has finished a new solar plant in Chhattisgarh, as part of a 172 MW DC open-access PV order from diversified business conglomerate HIRA Group of Industries.
Saatvik selects retail distributor for solar panels
Haryana-headquartered Saatvik Solar has appointed Photovoltaic Solar to handle retail distribution of its PV panels in the Indian market.
India installed 1.9 GW of ‘open-access’ renewables in FY 2021-22
India has surpassed 10 GW of overall renewables capacity installed for offtake through open access.
ReNew secures $1 billion loan for 1.3 GW renewables project
ReNew Power, a Nasdaq-listed Indian developer, has secured $1 billion in external commercial borrowings for a 1.3 GW wind-solar energy project, backed by up to 100 MWh of battery storage. The project is co-owned by Japanese investor Mitsui and will supply round-the-clock power under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
Cleantech Solar to commission 18.7 MW captive PV plant for Saint-Gobain India
Cleantech Solar will develop the PV plant at its solar park in Tamil Nadu and supply clean power to Saint-Gobain India’s manufacturing facilities.
