JSW Energy to re-organize renewable and thermal businesses
The private-sector power producer will group its renewable energy business under wholly-owned arm JSW Neo Energy as it targets growth in renewable energy generation, energy storage, and green hydrogen business.
MG Motor India to buy 4.85 MW of wind-solar hybrid power from CleanMax
CleanMax will supply 4.85 MW power from its wind-solar hybrid park in Rajkot, Gujarat, allowing the passenger car maker’s Halol production facility to meet 50% of its electricity requirement.
Automation in solar O&M delivering plant ROI
Data analytics and digital process support in solar plant operation and maintenance delivers unmatched improvement in efficiency, while modern technology drives down development costs. It also helps service providers in ensuring sustained energy generation, long-term performance, and plant’s return on investment.
NSEFI gets a new address
Bhagwanth Khuba, minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, recently inaugurated industry body National Solar Energy Federation of India’s new office at Saket in New Delhi.
Ohmium ships its first ‘made in India’ hydrogen electrolyzer to USA
USA-headquartered Ohmium International, through its subsidiary in India, manufactures modular-interlocking proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers for hydrogen production. The company aims to make India a nucleus for global hydrogen-based green energy solutions with R&D centers in Silicon Valley (USA) and Bengaluru (India).
Round-the-clock tenders can help India meet demand for firm renewable power
A report has stated the renewable-plus-fossil fuel model is the best short term option to meet the assured supply conditions in the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s round-the-clock power tenders. Further out, as the cost of batteries decline, that technology is likely to become the most viable option for providing critical, non-intermittent power.
Tata Power to set up 4 GW integrated solar manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu
The company’s solar arm is planning a 4 GW integrated solar PV manufacturing unit with an investment of around INR 3,000 crore (US$403 million).
UK business claims to offer ‘world’s most sustainable lithium-ion battery’
English manufacturer Aceleron claims every component of its devices can be accessed for replacement, repair or recycling, with the business’ co-founder stating the aim is to ensure ‘100% of the materials in our batteries will continue to be used for as long as possible – preferably forever.’
Detergent for solar module cleaning and protection
Developed and distributed by Portuguese start-up ChemiTek, the detergent is claimed to reduce water consumption by about 50% and increase energy production by up to 5%. The product was recently certified by the German laboratory TÜV Sud, according to the EN 61215 standard.
Servotech Power secures off-grid solar project from UPNEDA
The New Delhi-based solar products manufacturer will install and commission off-grid solar PV power plants in government office buildings in the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh.
