Sri Lanka launches tender for 165 MW of ground-mounted solar
Sri Lanka has launched a tender for 165 MW (AC) of ground-mounted solar, accepting applicants to develop solar plants up to 5 MW ins size, connected to one of 20 selected substations across the country. The winners will sign 20-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with the state-owned Ceylon Electricity Board.
Mahindra Susten secures 300 MW project in NTPC 1.5 GW solar tender
Mahindra Susten will develop a 300 MW solar PV project for power supply to NTPC under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
Lithium battery recycling: Opportunities, challenges, and sustainable practices
India’s ascent in the Li-ion battery recycling industry can be a win-win for its clean energy ambitions and economic development. By addressing the existing challenges and embracing opportunities, India can be a beacon of light for the rest of the world.
SJVN secures Letter of Intent for 200 MW solar project at Khavda
SJVN Green Energy Ltd will develop a 200 MW solar project on a build-own-operate basis for power supply to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL).
Gensol Engineering completes 160 MW ground-mounted solar project in Gujarat
Gensol Engineering Ltd has executed a 160 MW ground-mounted solar project for Continuum Green Energy, a commercial and industrial renewable energy solutions provider in India.
Solar asset underperformance estimated to cause $4.6 billion in preventable losses
Analyzing a global dataset of 125 GW of PV systems, drone operator Raptor Maps marked a rising trend of system underperformance.
Researchers claim record efficiency for roll-to-roll fabricated perovskite PV cell
Researchers led by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) recorded an 11% efficiency on 50 cm² large-scale solar panels consisting of optimized roll-to-roll fabricated hybrid perovskite solar cells.
Wafer prices stable-to-soft on market oversupply
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, offers bite-sized analysis on solar PV module supply and price trends.
Bangladesh approves 300 MW of solar
The Bangladeshi authorities have approved three 100 MW solar projects, with tariff rates of around $0.10/kWh.
Maharashtra tenders for 1 GW pumped storage, 5 GW solar power
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) has invited bids to provide grid-connected energy storage capacity of 1,000 MW/8,000 MWh from pumped hydro storage plants located anywhere in India. It will enter into energy storage facility agreement with the selected developers on an annual fixed charge basis for a period of 40 years. Bidding closes on April 15.
