Tata Power awarded 60 MW solar project by GUVNL
With Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) as the offtaker, the project takes Tata Power’s cumulative solar capacity under development in Gujarat to 580 MW.
Adani Green acquires 20 MW solar assets from Hindustan Power
Following 75 MW solar assets in Telangana, Adani Green Energy has completed the acquisition of 20 MW PV assets in Uttar Pradesh for INR 133 crore.
IHS Markit forecasts 181 GW of new PV capacity for this year
The U.K.-based analyst has raised its outlook for new PV additions in 2021 by around 23 GW. Due to strong demand, leading module manufacturers are sold out for the first half of the year.
Gujarat’s 500 MW solar auction sees aggressive tariff of INR 2.20/kWh despite BCD impact
JMK Research analysts attribute the comparatively lower tariffs to good ratings of the Gujarat State Discom Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited, choice of project location for developers, and anticipation that mono PERC module prices would fall 10-15% by 2022.
The long read: Green hydrogen more than just a pipe dream
When coupled to gigawatt-scale solar and wind generation, green hydrogen could be the clean fuel to unlock hard-to-electrify sectors of the economy. But first it must be transported cost-effectively to where it’s needed.
JICA extends 10-billion yen support for renewable energy projects in India
Japan International Cooperation Agency has signed an agreement with Tata Cleantech Capital to mobilize JPY 10-billion debt fund for projects across renewable energy, e-mobility, and energy efficiency sectors.
Edelweiss Infrastructure acquires 74% stake in Engie’s India solar assets
The Mumbai-based investor has concluded acquiring a controlling stake in Engie’s 813 MWp operating solar capacity in India. It will also acquire 2 GW of solar assets to be developed by the French energy major over the next couple of years.
India’s rooftop solar installation still dismal at 3.9 GW
Rooftop solar, at 3.9 GW, accounts for only around 10% of the cumulative grid-connected solar capacity installed by the nation as of February end this year.
NHPC tenders 100 MW solar EPC work in Uttar Pradesh
Bidders have until May 5 to lodge their interest for developing 100 MW of grid-connected solar capacity in the district Mirzapur.
How to protect rooftop solar systems from fire risk
Dutch research institute TNO has released a series of guidelines to reduce fire hazards in rooftop PV installations. The study follows a series of fire accidents that occurred between 2018 and 2020 in the Netherlands, for which the main causes were identified.
