SJVN to pilot membrane-based floating project utilizing Norwegian firm’s technology
SJVN Green Energy Ltd will pilot a 2 MW floating solar project based on Norwegian firm Ocean Sun’s membrane-based floater technology. Once this pilot project succeeds, the two companies will collaborate to deploy this technology on a large scale in the southern part of India.
Ciel & Terre India completes 10.765 MWp floating solar project at Tata Steel Jamshedpur
Ciel & Terre India has completed a 10.765 MWp floating solar plant for Tata Steel in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The project utilizes 19,936 units of ‘made in India’ Hydrelio aiR 1440 floats.
NTPC tenders 120 MW ground-mount, 56 MW floating solar at Ramagundam thermal power station
NTPC is accepting bids to set up a 120 MW ground-mounted and 56 MW floating solar PV project at its Ramagundam superthermal power station in Telangana. Bidding closes on Oct. 20.
Philippines to build new 100 MW floating solar power farm
Zonal Renewables plans to construct a new 100 MW floating solar project on a 90-hectare fishpond in the Philippines, in Cadiz, Negros Occidental province.
BHEL seeks execution partners for 300 MW (AC) floating solar
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has invited bids for the design, supply, and assembly of the floating system (including anchoring and mooring) for a 300 MW AC floating solar power project in Odisha.
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.
