Uma Gupta
Actis backed BluPine Energy acquires 404 MWp operating solar assets in India
BluPine Energy, launched earlier this year by UK investor Actis, targets 4 GW of utility-scale solar, wind and storage projects in India by adopting a buy-and-build strategy.
Birla Carbon joins project to develop lithium battery-grade graphite from biocrude
The carbon black solutions manufacturer has embarked on a collaborative project to develop lithium battery-grade graphite sustainably using renewable feedstocks.
India added 3.3 GW of solar in Q3 2022
India installed 3,338 MW of new solar power capacity in the three months ending September. This included 2,602 MW from utility-scale solar, 485 MW rooftop, and 251 MW off-grid installations
NTPC tenders BoS package for 1.2 GW of solar projects in Gujarat
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has invited domestic bids for the supply of the balance-of-system (BOS), installation, and commissioning of 1.2 GW of solar projects at Khavda RE Power Park in Rann of Kutch. Bidding closes on January 9.
Jakson Green wins repeat order for solar-plus-storage project in West Africa
Jakson Green has secured the order to build 20 MWp solar with 4.8 MWh storage after completing the 50 MWp capacity of the project earlier.
“Commercial rooftop solar is growing by leaps and bounds”
Panasonic Life Solutions India provides “Made-in-India” solar modules and high-quality solar EPC solutions for commercial and industrial consumers. Targeting an increased share of the Indian rooftop PV market, it plans to include solar-plus-storage solutions for industrial consumers and residential solar kits in its offerings. Amit Barve, business unit head of solar at Panasonic Life Solutions India, speaks to pv magazine about the Indian market and their plans for future growth.
Larsen & Toubro secures pumped storage project from Greenko
The Indian multinational EPC provider has secured the civil and hydromechanical works for a 10 GWh pumped storage project from renewables developer Greenko. The project is coming up in Madhya Pradesh.
Fully autonomous solar panel cleaning robot from Greenleap Robotics
The Lotus A4000 cleaning robot, built with automotive-grade components, is a reliable and hassle-free solution to daily clean and maintain solar plants operating in harsh and arid regions.
Assam seeks consultant for 1 GW solar project
Assam Power Distribution Co. Ltd (APDCL) has opened bids from consultants to prepare a detailed project report for a 1 GW solar power plant it is developing in Assam.
Transition VC launches INR 400 crore fund for energy startups
Transition VC will invest seed capital in 40 startups across sectors such as e-mobility, green hydrogen, energy storage, net-zero buildings and climate-tech over the next three years.
