India switches on world’s largest single-location hybrid renewables cluster
Adani Green Energy Ltd has operationalized 2.14 GW of solar-wind hybrid projects in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, which collectively use 5.8 million solar modules of 535 Wp each and 353 wind-turbine generators.
Biwatt unveils new residential sodium-ion batteries
Biwatt Power, a Chinese manufacturer, has developed new residential sodium-ion batteries with an efficiency rate of 97% and a projected lifespan of more than 3,000 cycles.
The Hydrogen Stream: Perovskites-based photoanodes for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting
A research team has developed OHP-based photoanodes for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting, minimizing the usual limitations. Meanwhile, China released its first hydrogen guideline, and Germany announced €18.6 billion for the hydrogen industry. Finally, a German company finds out that hydrogen trains are more expensive than battery-operated vehicles.
Servotech to set up EV charger manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh
Servotech Power Systems will invest around INR 300 crore ($36.2 million) to set up an electric vehicle (EV) charger manufacturing facility with backward integration in the state.
Sterling and Wilson secures 750 MW DC solar contract in Gujarat
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from Gujarat Industries Power Co. Ltd to build its 600 MW AC (750 MW DC) solar PV project at Khavda, Gujarat. The total order value, including operation and maintenance for three years, is around INR 1,130 crore ($136.44 million).
Rajasthan concludes solar-with-storage tender at $0.081/kWh tariff
Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd has allocated 600 MW in its 1.2 GW solar-with-storage tender. The lowest discovered tariff was INR 6.68 ($0.081)/kWh.
SECI extends bidding for 300 MW solar EPC in Andhra Pradesh
EPC contractors now have until August 24 to bid for setting up 300 MW of solar capacity in the Ramagiri district.
Fourth Partner Energy raises additional $42.3 million in equity funding from Norfund
The corporate solar solutions provider has raised an additional equity investment of INR 350 crore ($42.3 million) from Norfund after receiving $100 million in 2021. It is also tying up with IFC for INR 560 crore fund to execute projects in India.
Bangladeh approves 50 MW solar project at $0.098/kWh
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has approved plans to build a 50 MW solar project in northwestern Bangladesh. The installation will sell power to the BPDB under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) at a rate of $0.098/kWh.
SJVN wins second 90 MW capacity of Omkareshwar floating solar park
The state-owned hydropower producer has secured a second 90 MW capacity of the Omkareshwar floating solar project in Madhya Pradesh after winning an equivalent capacity in January. It secured the latest project at INR 3.79 ($0.046)/kWh.
