Uma Gupta
Apollo Green sets up subsidiary for utility-scale solar, storage development
Apollo Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has formed a subsidiary, AGEL Renewable Energy Ltd, focused on utility-scale solar and advanced energy storage solutions, including hydrogen-based systems.
The Hydrogen Stream: India begins trials of hydrogen trucks for long-haul transportation
The trial marks a significant step forward in assessing the real-world commercial viability of using hydrogen powered vehicles for long-distance haulage as well as setting up the requisite enabling infrastructure for their seamless operation.
India installed 3.2 GW of rooftop solar in 2024, says Mercom
Rooftop solar additions of 1.3 GW in Q4 2024 surpassed all previous quarterly installations.
Bihar tenders 500 MWh battery storage with VGF support
Bihar State Power Generation Co. Ltd (BSPGCL) has invited bids to set up standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) for an aggregate storage capacity of 125 MW/500 MWh in Bihar. The projects are eligible for central financial assistance in the form of viability gap funding (VGF).
Accelerating pumped storage development in India
A white paper by EDF outlines the key challenges hindering pumped storage project (PSP) growth as planned by Government of India and provides strategic recommendations to improve project viability, attract private sector investment, and create a supportive regulatory and financial framework for the rapid development of PSP in India.
SJVN awards 448 MW under 1.2 GW round-the-clock renewable power tender
SJVN has allocated 448 MW under its tender for supply of 1.2 GW of firm and dispatchable (round-the-clock) power from grid-connected RE projects with/without energy storage systems.
Goldi Solar launches AI-powered solar manufacturing line
Goldi Solar has launched a PV module manufacturing line, powered by automated optical inspection (AOI) and artificial intelligence, at its Kosamba factory in Gujarat. The line was inaugurated by Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy.
Hindustan Power signs INR 620-crore solar, storage MoU with Assam
Hindustan Power will invest in setting up a 100 MW solar plant and a 100 MW battery energy storage facility in Assam.
Oriana Power commits INR 500-crore solar, storage investment in Assam
Oriana Power has committed to invest INR 500 crore in solar and battery energy storage system projects in the Kamrup district of Assam.
NTPC’s 300 MW Kolayat solar power plant now fully operational
NTPC Green Energy Ltd has declared that its 300 MW solar project in Rajasthan is now fully online. It commissioned the capacity in phases, with the final section of 18.32 MW switched on recently.
