Europe to add 58 GW of solar in 2023
Europe’s solar installation levels are exceeding expectations and are on track to grow 30% this year from 2022, according to Rystad Energy.
The impact of soiling on PV module transmittance
A European group has looked into the soiling impact on PV modules in Oman. They have collected 60 samples, based on season, month and tilt angles.
Ciel & Terre India completes 10.765 MWp floating solar project at Tata Steel Jamshedpur
Ciel & Terre India has completed a 10.765 MWp floating solar plant for Tata Steel in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The project utilizes 19,936 units of ‘made in India’ Hydrelio aiR 1440 floats.
Tata Power Renewable Energy, Mukand Ltd sign power delivery agreement for 43.75 MW AC solar plant
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) will deploy a 43.75 MW AC solar plant for consumption by Mukand Ltd, a Bajaj Group company and a manufacturer of specialty steel long products and heavy machinery in India.
SPDA rebrands to represent entire energy transition spectrum
The Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA) is now Sustainable Projects Developers Association (SPDA), representing solution providers across solar, wind, hybrid, battery energy storage systems, green hydrogen and green ammonia sectors.
Waaree Renewable Q2 profit surges 124.18% YoY
Waaree Renewable Technologies has reported a revenue of INR 150.06 crore (around $18 million) and a net profit (profit after tax) of INR 18.29 crore for the quarter ending Sept. 30.
Husk Power secures $100+ million to fund new solar minigrids in Africa and South Asia
Husk Power Systems (Husk) has raised over $100 million in equity and debt to fund its new solar minigrid projects in South Asia and Africa. The company said the new capital would support 1,400 new minigrids, around 300,000 new connections, and avoid 350,000 tonnes of CO2 from the displacement of diesel generation while adding 2,500 new direct jobs.
Oriana Power secures 16.83 MWp of solar projects under RESCO segment, Torrent to develop 3.7 MW PV plant for Benzo Chem
Oriana Power has secured new solar projects aggregating to 16.831 MWp capacity under the company’s RESCO business segment. Torrent Power will set up a 3.7 MW solar plant for consumption by Benzo Chem.
Tata Power Renewable Energy signs 12.5 MW solar PDA with Supreme Petrochem
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd will develop a 12.5 MW solar power project in Maharashtra for consumption by Supreme Petrochem Ltd.
Will New Delhi hear the call from solar developers?
Falling solar equipment prices, bulk module orders, and an expansion in domestic solar manufacturing capacity are driving a solar boom in India. The government can add further impetus if it tweaks domestic content rules.
