Another bidding extension for 100 MW floating solar in Jharkhand
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) has announced that EPC contractors now have until September 14 to submit bids for building the 100 MW (AC) floating solar project in the Ranchi district.
Acen plans 1 GW of floating solar in Philippines
Acen, a unit of Ayala Group, says it plans to develop 1 GW of floating solar on the largest freshwater lake in the Philippines.
Solar sovereignty: India’s path to sustainable independence and green revolution
The Indian government is actively steering the nation towards a sustainable and environmentally-conscious energy future. However, this juncture calls for a strategic alignment of protective measures to ensure their intended outcomes, notably reducing India’s reliance on energy imports and positioning the nation as a global hub for solar manufacturing.
SJVN wins second 90 MW capacity of Omkareshwar floating solar park
The state-owned hydropower producer has secured a second 90 MW capacity of the Omkareshwar floating solar project in Madhya Pradesh after winning an equivalent capacity in January. It secured the latest project at INR 3.79 ($0.046)/kWh.
Hinduja Renewables wins 80 MW of Omkareshwar floating solar project
Hinduja Renewables won 80 MW by quoting a tariff of INR 3.89 ($0.047)/kWh in the second phase of the 600 MW floating solar park.
NTPC wins 80 MW floating solar project in Madhya Pradesh
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) will develop 80 MW of floating solar capacity at Omkareshwar Reservoir. The electricity generated will be supplied to state-owned electricity distribution companies in Madhya Pradesh.
The potential for floating solar in Southeast Asia
The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and its partners have assessed the technical potential for floating PV throughout Southeast Asia.
Punjab invites EoI for 100 MW floating solar
Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has invited an Expression of Interest (EOI) from developers to set up a cumulative floating solar capacity of 100 MW across Punjab. The capacity will comprise projects of different sizes, to be developed on a build-own-operate basis.
NHPC to develop 2 GW pumped storage, 1 GW solar projects in Odisha
The state-owned hydropower producer has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Grid Corp. of Odisha (GRIDCO) to develop 2 GW of pumped storage and 1 GW of solar energy projects in Odisha.
Ciel & Terre hits 1.5 GW floating PV pipeline
French floating PV specialist Ciel & Terre says it now has more than 1.5 GW of floating PV projects in the design phase or under construction. It has already completed 280 floating solar projects in more than 30 countries, totaling 820 MW.
