Union Budget 2024-25: Solar developers call for ALMM deferment, tax cuts, and more
With Union Budget to be presented next week, developers hope for reduction in GST [goods and services tax] and import duties on solar components, and deferral of the ALMM [Approved List of Models and Manufacturers] imposition until domestic supplies are sufficient.
Integration of renewable energy in the circular economy
In this article for pv magazine, Naresh Mansukhani, CEO, Juniper Green Energy, writes circular economy goes beyond just recycling physical components. Innovative business models are emerging that promote resource efficiency and extend the lifespan of renewable energy technologies.
All indoor PV technologies at a glance
A review of indoor PV cell technologies by an international research team delves into recent progress, characterization, and design strategies used to develop highly efficient cells. The study presents 250 commercial and laboratory devices, as well as applications and performance reporting.
Elastocalorics could replace heat pumps, air conditioning systems
Elastocalorics have the potential to replace current air conditioning and heating systems, offering significant energy savings when paired with technologies such as photovoltaics.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy revenue grows 78% YoY in Q1
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy posted a revenue of INR 915 crore and net profit of INR 5 crore for the current fiscal’s first quarter ending June 30, 2024. The company reported strong order inflow of INR 2,170 crore in the quarter.
Sungrow secures 850 MW inverter supply contract with Hero Future Energies
Sungrow will supply 1500V inverter solutions for Hero Future Energies’ multiple renewable energy projects located in India.
Freyr Energy aims to solarize 1,000+ homes in Uttar Pradesh by March 2025
Freyr Energy, a residential solar rooftop solutions company in India, aims to install rooftop solar on more than 1,000 homes in Uttar Pradesh by March 2025.
Tata Power Renewable Energy, NHPC partner for rooftop solar installation on government buildings
Tata Power Renewable Energy and NHPC have signed a memorandum of understanding for implementation of rooftop solar projects across government buildings under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
Ultratech Cement raises 26% stake in solar, hybrid RE plants for self-consumption
UltraTech Cement Ltd has acquired 26% equity stake in a special purpose vehicle formed to set up a 30.85 MW hybrid project with battery storage in Gujarat and a 3.54 MW solar project in Rajasthan and Odisha.
Solar corporate funding hits $16.6 billion in H1
Corporate funding in the solar sector reached $16.6 billion in the first half of this year, according to Mercom Capital Group. It says most funding came via debt financing, as venture capital and public market financing fell.
