Power-generating breakwaters for floating photovoltaics
Scientists from Singapore have designed new floating breakwaters integrating wave energy converters that can be used to reduce the impact of waves on offshore PV systems. Their analysis showed that the wave energy systems can achieve the highest additional power output when the wavelength is shorter.
NHPC, APGENCO sign JV agreement for renewables, pumped storage development
The joint venture company of NHPC and Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corp. Ltd (APGENCO) will implement pumped hydro storage and renewable energy (solar and wind) projects in Andhra Pradesh in phases.
SJVN signs MoUs for 8.1 GW of pumped storage, 505 MW floating solar in Maharashtra
SJVN Ltd has signed Memorandums of Understandings with the Government of Maharashtra to develop 8.1 GW of pumped storage projects and 505 MW floating solar projects in the state of Maharashtra.
New method to identify optimal floating PV sites
Researchers in Spain have created a novel method to select within a set of water bodies those where the investment in floating PV could be most beneficial. They combined geographic information systems, multi-criteria analysis, and intelligent optimization. The new approach reportedly results up to 8.4% better LCOE compared to conventional methods.
L&T creates renewable EPC vertical
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has carved out renewable business vertical amid energy transition led growth in its infrastructure segment.
Ciel & Terre, Amplus complete 4.1 MWp floating solar installation for Ultratech Cement
Ciel & Terre India and Amplus KN One Power have completed a 4.096 MWp floating solar installation for captive consumption by UltraTech Cement’s Awarpur unit in Maharashtra.
Mobile floating PV plant powers Paris’ Olympic village
Transported 900 metres along the Seine, a 78 kW temporary photovoltaic power plant has docked at the Athletes’ Village to meet the needs of the Olympic and Paralympic Place for renewable electricity consumption.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable wins 1 GWh battery storage, 20 MW floating solar projects
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd has secured the EPC contracts for a 1 GWh standalone battery energy storage project in Rajasthan and a 20 MW floating solar plant in Karnataka.
High-altitude floating PV has energy payback time of 2.8 years
New research from Switzerland showed that alpine floating PV systems can outperform lowland or ground-mounted counterparts in terms of energy yield and sustainability. The scientists found that the main material-reduction potential of such floating PV installations lies in the resource-intensive mounting system.
Waaree to set up 1.090 MWp floating solar plant for metal recycling company
Waaree Renewable Technologies has secured a Letter of Award (LOA) from a metal recycling and specialty chemicals company to set up a floating solar power project of 1.090 MWp DC capacity on turnkey basis.
