Adani Green Energy buys 50% stake in Rajasthan-based solar park developer
The developer’s arm Adani Renewable Energy Holding Two has signed a deal to acquire a 50% stake in Essel Saurya Urja Co. of Rajasthan Ltd (ESUCRL) from Essel Infraprojects Ltd, for INR 15 crore. The remaining 50% equity of ESUCRL will continue to be held by the Government of Rajasthan.
Emerging investment opportunities in India’s renewable energy sector
Corporate decarbonization, value chain integration, wind-solar hybrid projects, battery energy storage, offshore wind, green hydrogen, and value-added offerings such as energy-as-a-service are key trends and technologies shaping up India’s renewable energy sector and offering ample scope for investments.
US startup unveils portable solid-state lithium-ion battery for residential use
California-based Yoshino Technology has developed portable batteries using solid-state Li-NCM cell technology. The four variants come with power outputs of 330 W, 660 W, 2,000 W, and 4,000 W.
Sunsure commissions 15 MWp open-access solar plant in Uttar Pradesh
The solar plant in the Mahoba district will supply electricity to corporates in Uttar Pradesh.
NTPC to develop ground-mount and floating solar plants in Tripura
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has signed an agreement with the state government of Tripura to collaborate for the development of ground-mount and floating solar projects in Tripura.
Cleantech Solar commissions 40 MWp PV project for a global industrial manufacturing giant
The Singapore-headquartered corporate renewable energy provider installed the 40 MWp captive solar project at its 280 MWp PV park in Tamil Nadu.
Swiss startup makes first attempt to deploy solar on railways
Swiss startup Sun-Ways has developed a patented solution under which it directly rolls out solar modules between railway tracks like a carpet. The panels can be removed at any time for maintenance work.
Amp Energy secures PPA for 200 MWp wind-solar hybrid project
The developer will set up the wind-solar plant on a build-own-operate basis and sell the generated electricity to the Solar Energy Corp. of India.
SJVN starts construction of 90 MW floating solar plant in Madhya Pradesh
The state-owned hydropower producer is developing the floating solar project on a build-own-operate basis. Larsen & Toubro Ltd is tasked with the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the plant.
Amara Raja selects Nextracker for NTPC’s 306 MWp Nokh solar power plant
Nextracker will supply its optimized bifacial tracker solution for NTPC’s 306 MWp solar plant in Rajasthan. Amara Raja is executing the plant on a turnkey basis.
