Uma Gupta
Azure Power to develop 1.7 GW of renewable energy projects in Karnataka
The NYSE-listed Indian solar developer has signed an Expression of Interest (EoI) with the Karnataka government to establish 1.7 GW of solar, wind, and hybrid renewable energy capacity in the state.
CubicPV, Waaree sign five-year deal for annual solar cell supply of 1 GW
USA-headquartered CubicPV will supply, per annum, 1 GW of Direct Wafer silicon solar cells to Indian manufacturer Waaree Energies under a five-year contract. The cells will be supplied from its upcoming 2 GW factory in India.
Cleantech Solar commissions 625 kWp rooftop solar plant for Yachiyo India
The solar project was executed in just 59 days from the signing of the power purchase agreement (PPA) to commissioning.
India’s race to 175 GW renewables slowed by performance of key States
A new report finds Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh account for two-thirds of India’s 65 GW shortfall on 175 GW renewable energy target as of March 2022.
Transforming the energy storage market
Ensuring pragmatic energy storage transformation is proportional to tweaking the current battery storage chemistry. Zinc battery technology is gaining traction, changing the prevailing energy storage dynamics.
Delhi discom deploys digital data platform for solar energy management
BSES Yamuna Power Limited has deployed a digital solution pilot project that predicts the energy demand at consumption points like electric vehicle charging stations and energy generation capacity at solar rooftops. This will help the utility plan to store excess energy by considering the distribution congestion and commercial aspects.
Norway’s Statkraft, Aker Horizons partner to explore green hydrogen and ammonia production in India
Norwegian renewable energy developer Statkraft has partnered Norway’s green investment company Aker Horizons to explore fully-integrated renewable power generation and green hydrogen production in India, targeting local steel and fertilizer industries.
Linde raises 26% stake in 32.5 MW solar plant for self-consumption
The captive solar plant is developed by Avaada Group through a special purpose vehicle called Avaada MHYavat. The solar electricity generated will power energy-intensive air-separation operations of the industrial gas producer.
Larsen & Toubro, IIT Bombay partner on green hydrogen technology development
The Indian multinational EPC solutions provider has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay to develop scalable and cost-effective solutions for green hydrogen production jointly.
Borosil Renewables to acquire Europe’s largest solar glass maker Interfloat Group
With this acquisition, the Indian manufacturer’s solar glass output will grow to 750 tonnes per day (TPD) from the current 450 TPD.
