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Virescent acquires 55 MWp of operating solar assets from Focal Energy

The acquisition is in line with Virescent’s strategy to acquire operational renewable energy assets that have stable long-term cashflows with government counterparties across India.

Hybrid wind-solar generator for rooftop applications

French startup Wind my Roof has developed a new wind power system equipped with two rooftop PV modules. It is currently testing a prototype in Paris.

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Over 90% of India’s solar and wind projects received investment-grade ratings in 2020

An analysis by the CEEW Centre for Energy Finance reveals that India’s renewable energy sector has made significant progress on the back of policies that have helped mitigate several risks for solar and wind project investors.

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American bank to lend $500 million for First Solar’s 3 GW fab in India

The debt finance from U.S. International Development Finance Corporation will support the thin-film solar manufacturer’s 3 GW/ annum module manufacturing facility coming up in Tamil Nadu.

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Ayana Renewable Power commissions 150 MW solar in Rajasthan

The Bengaluru-based renewable energy developer has commissioned part capacity of its 300 MW solar project in Bikaner.

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The case for agrivoltaics in India

Given 60% of India’s land area is farmed, agrivoltaics (pairing solar with farming) holds special promise for the nation to accelerate its transition to clean energy. However, the roll-out of agrivoltaics in India cannot proceed without addressing the various policy and regulatory challenges. 

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Solex will have 1.2 GW solar module fab operational in January

The Gujarat-based solar manufacturer plans to have 1 GW of cells and 3.7 GW of module capacity operational in 2023.

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Puffer fish inspired floating PV structure

With a new system for floating photovoltaic power plants, engineers from Germany want to make the application cheaper, higher-yielding, and safer. The result is somewhat reminiscent of a pufferfish, which also gave the system its name.

Canadian BIPV module maker releases 790 W panel

Mitrex Integrated Solar Technology has developed a new solar panel with 19.5% efficiency that measures 2,036 mm x 1,992 mm x 40 mm and weighs in at 42 kg. It can operate with a system voltage of 1,000 V and has a power temperature coefficient of -0.36% per degree Celsius.

NTPC tenders 100 MW solar EPC with land in Maharashtra

The solar plants are to be installed in 2 MW to 10 (2×5) MW sizes for giving daytime power to agricultural consumers. Bidding closes on December 20.

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