NTPC commissions 240 MW solar farm in Rajasthan
The state-owned power producer announced this week it has commissioned the entire 240 MW (150 MW and 90 MW) PV capacity at Devikot solar farm in Rajasthan.
Ayana, NTPC win MSEDCL’s renewables-plus-storage tender
The tender for 250 MW of flexible and schedulable power from renewable sources with energy storage drew the lowest bid of INR 9 ($0.11)/kW.
NIIFL signs MoU on renewable energy projects in Tamil Nadu
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Ltd (NIIFL) will support Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board in identifying potential private-sector investment opportunities in various sectors including renewable energy.
NTPC switches on 162 MW solar in Tamil Nadu
The state-owned power producer has commissioned 162.27 MW of the 230 MW Ettayapuram solar PV project in the Thoothukudi district.
MIT scientists produce new organic photovoltaic fabrics
US researchers have developed a thin-film organic solar module on a vapor-deposited releasable substrate made of parylene. The device could be used as a wearable fabric, or to bring solar generation to remote locations.
Greenko wins tender for 3 GWh of energy storage
The developer has won NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd’s tender for 3 GWh of energy storage capacity. Its pumped storage bid was the lowest in the technology-agnostic tender that saw participation from multiple technologies.
Australia’s Cavendish Renewable signs hydrogen electrolyzer agreement with Adani arm
The Melbourne-based electrolyzer specialist has signed a technology development and licensing agreement with Adani New Industries Ltd.
Adani unveils India’s first silicon ingot
At Intersolar India 2022 expo, Adani Solar unveiled a monocrystalline silicon ingot produced at its Mundra facility in Gujarat.
PV system fires potentially exacerbated by gap between solar panels, rooftops
Norwegian researchers have published a new study showing that the space between solar panels and rooftop surfaces might play a critical role in contributing to PV system fires.
Partners Group to acquire Sunsure Energy
The Swiss investment manager will invest up to $400 million to transform Sunsure into a next-generation independent power producer. The platform targets 3 GW of capacity from Partners Group’s equity commitment.
