Portugal aims to install 20.4 GW of solar by 2030
The Portuguese government has raised its 2030 solar target by 11.4 GW. It now hopes to cover 85% of its electricity mix with renewables by the end of the decade.
Serentica signs deals for 1.25 GW of round-the-clock green energy
The developer will install 4 GW of renewable energy projects comprising wind and solar capacities, supplemented with balancing solutions like energy storage. The power generated will allows its industrial customers to offset 8.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
World Bank approves $1.5 billion to support India’s low-carbon transition
The World Bank has approved $1.5 billion in financing to accelerate India’s development of low-carbon energy. The financing will help India scale up renewable energy, develop green hydrogen, and stimulate climate finance for low-carbon energy investments.
ReNew commissions 70 MW of C&I wind-solar projects
ReNew has commissioned a 42.8 MW renewable energy project for consumption by Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores and another 27.2 MW for Toyota Kirloskar Motor.
Spain targeting 56 GW of new solar by 2030 under new energy strategy
The Spanish government says it aims to deploy 76 GW of cumulative PV capacity and 22 GW of storage by the end of this decade. The old version of the national energy strategy had set a PV target of 39 GW.
Avaada Group closes $1.3 billion funding round
The integrated energy company has closed $1.3 billion in financing for its green hydrogen, green methanol, green ammonia, solar manufacturing, and renewable power generation ventures.
Cleantech Solar Group appoints Sachin Jain as CEO
Sachin Jain joins Cleantech Solar from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he served as the head of clean energy for India and the global co-lead for solar energy.
India’s Sleepwalkers unveils dry-cleaning robotic device for solar panels
Sleepwalkers has introduced an automated robotic device for solar panel cleaning that doesn’t require an additional rail system as it can move on the aluminum frame of the panels.
CEA identifies major safety concerns in 97% of audited rooftop PV systems
Clean Energy Associates (CEA) has performed a safety audit on more than 600 rooftop PV systems and has found that 97% of installations have major safety concerns. It says that 49% of sites have grounding issues, 47% have damaged modules, and 41% have cross-mated connectors.
Thermax arm commissions wind-solar hybrid power plant in Gujarat
Thermax arm First Energy has commissioned a 45.8 MW wind-solar hybrid power plant for consumption by industrial clients.
