Sun-tracking photovoltaics for stadiums
Researchers in Italy have developed a sun-tracking PV system design for stadium covers. The proposed approach is said to offer both strong structural response and high energy yield compared to systems based on fixed structures.
Bids open for solar-powered lift irrigation systems in Bhutan
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is running a tender for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of two solar-powered lift irrigation pilot systems in Bhutan. The deadline to submit proposals is March 21, 2025.
Alpex Solar wins INR 45-crore solar pumps order from MSEDCL
Alpex Solar will supply 2,000 solar-powered water pumps under Magel Tyal Saur Krushi Scheme in Maharashtra.
NTPC secures PPA with Indian Army for solar-hydrogen based microgrid project
NTPC has secured a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Indian Army for sale of power from its solar-hydrogen based microgrid project at Chushul (Ladakh).
A budget boost for solar power could reshape india’s energy and agricultural landscape
Central Government’s Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme holds transformative potential for both India’s agricultural and energy sectors. Decisive financial boosts in the 2025 budgets will harness the growing winds of interest and pave the way for widespread adoption.
Tata Power’s TP Solar secures 300 MWp module order with MSPGCL
TP Solar Ltd, an arm of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd, has signed a contract with the Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd (MSPGCL) to supply 300 MWp of ALMM-certified solar modules. The modules will be deployed for distributed PV projects to be set up under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0.
Husk Power secures Acumen backing for solar minigrids in Congo
Husk Power has secured funding from Acumen to build out a robust pipeline of distributed renewable energy projects and build its first solar minigrids in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
BPCL ropes in Volks Energie for LFP-Based solar storage plants
Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) has entrusted Volks Energie with deployment of a cumulative solar capacity of 280 kW backed with lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) battery storage of 1.6 MWh for its oil and gas pipeline network. The solar-plus-storage capacity will be equally distributed across 14 strategic locations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Ladakh plans livestock grazing-friendly solar plant
Ladakh administration has directed Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) to initiate modalities for a livestock grazing-friendly pilot solar project in the Pang area of Ladakh.
Servotech secures 1,094 solar pumps order from UPNEDA
Servotech has won the order for supply, installation and commissioning of 1,094 grid-connected agriculture pumps along with solar power plants.
