Indian PV market must invest in quality infrastructure
In its latest monthly column for pv magazine, the International Renewable Energy Agency shares a series of recommendations gathered from sector experts to help India reach its ambitious solar targets. According to its experts, Quality Infrastructure (QI) will be crucial for the country’s PV market in the years to come. QI is an interdependent ecosystem of the different elements (accreditation, certification, standards, testing, metrology, inspection & monitoring) working together in harmony, and all associated services should be developed in unity and not in a piecemeal fashion. A sound and internationally harmonized QI not only ensures that PV products and services deliver as expected by customers and national energy authorities, but also enables more efficient and competitive markets based on a global economy on scale.
Germany’s first photovoltaic cycling path goes online
Badenova has installed 912 glass-glass PV modules along a cycling path in the city of Freiburg, Germany, as part of a new pilot project.
DLF raises 26.43% stake in solar plant for self-consumption
DLF Cyber City Developers has agreed to acquire a 26.43% stake in Suncloud Solar, a special purpose vehicle of Cleantech Solar India, for INR 8.41 crore. Suncloud Solar will set up a solar plant for captive consumption by DLF Cyber City Developers.
Amp Energy secures a second solar project from L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad)
Amp Energy India’s total solar project capacity for L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) has reached 11.8 MWp with the award of a second project of 4 MW.
Solis unveils hybrid inverters for rooftop applications
Solis has released a new line of hybrid inverters in five different power output versions, ranging from 3 kW to 8 kW. The hybrid inverters can be used with either lithium-ion or lead-acid batteries, with a maximum charging and discharging current of 190 A.
Sunsure Energy commissions 21.3 MWp captive solar plant for INOX Air Products
The open-access solar plant in Uttar Pradesh will supply green power to INOX Air Products’ units in the state.
TCIL seeks EPC partner for 25 MW solar plant in Mauritius
Telecommunications Consultants India (TCIL) has issued an expression of interest to select an EPC partner for a 25 MW solar plant in Mauritius. Bidding closes on April 28.
BPCL to build 240 MW of solar, wind farms this fiscal
The state-run oil and gas company will build 240 MW of renewable power generation capacity with an investment of INR 1,600 crore this fiscal. The capacity will purportedly supply power for its refineries.
Mobile solar system for agricultural farms
India’s Vivasvan Solar has designed a foldable solar structure mounted on a trolley. The system employs mechanisms to prevent damage to the panels during transit and is especially useful for agricultural farms.
Serentica Renewables appoints CEO
Serentica Renewables has promoted Akshay Hiranandani, corporate finance lead, to chief executive officer.
