ACME Solar to enter nuclear energy
ACME Solar Holdings plans to invest INR 17,000 crore to boost renewable energy capacity to 5 GW by 2026. The developer is also mulling entry into nuclear energy segment.
Brazil installed 269 MWh of energy storage in 2024
Consultancy Greener has estimated the state of Pará offers the most potential for battery rollout because of its high energy tariff. A report issued by the consultant also highlighted the big savings agribusiness could make by using batteries instead of diesel.
Adani Green Energy refinances $1.06 billion construction facility
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), India’s largest renewable energy company, announced that it has refinanced its maiden construction facility with outstanding of $1.06 billion taken in 2021 to develop India’s largest solar-wind hybrid renewable cluster in Rajasthan.
Global solar module prices largely stabilize with upward momentum
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
NVVN tenders 500 MW/1000 MWh battery storage in Rajasthan
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd has invited proposals to set up standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) for an aggregate storage capacity of 1,000 MWh (500 MW x 2 hours) in Rajasthan. The projects are eligible for central financial assistance in the form of viability gap funding.
Adani Green Energy surpasses 12 GW renewable energy capacity
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has surpassed a record 12 GW of operational portfolio with the recent commissioning of an additional 275 MW solar capacity at its 30 GW renewable energy plant under development at Khavda, Gujarat.
The role of ESG SaaS platforms in accelerating the energy transition
Leveraging artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time data, ESG SaaS (software-as-a-service) systems enable companies to optimize energy use, enable and enhance transparency, and comply with regulatory requirements.
The Hydrogen Stream: BGR Tech partners Korea’s Elchemtech for PEM water electrolyser technology in India
BGR Tech Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to introduce Elchemtech’s advanced proton exchange membrane water electrolyser in India. BGR Tech will integrate these electrolysers in its balance-of-plant (BoP) for green hydrogen projects in India.
Servotech, CIMSME collaborate to drive rooftop solar adoption under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The collaboration aims to install 100,000 solar rooftop systems in homes by 2026 in support of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
Mitigating risks in new PV technologies
The solar energy industry continues to push the boundaries of efficiency and reliability. However, as innovative photovoltaic cell and module technologies emerge, they also bring a new set of challenges in durability and performance. A new report from IEA PVPS Task 13, titled “Degradation and Failure Modes in New Photovoltaic Cell and Module Technologies,” offers a comprehensive analysis of degradation and failure mechanisms in current photovoltaic technologies.
