U.S. startup claims doubled energy per acre with terrain-following solar array
California startup Planted Solar uses construction robots and high-density arrays to deliver what the company says are higher energy outputs and lower balance of system costs.
AMPIN Energy Transition wins its third consecutive utility bid within a month
AMPIN Energy Transition (formerly Amp Energy India) has won a 246 MWp wind-solar hybrid project in an auction by Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI). This marks its third utility-scale renewable energy project win within a month.
Another bidding extension for 25 MW AC solar plant with 20 MW/50 MWh battery storage in Leh
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has announced third bidding extension for the installation and commissioning of a 25 MW AC (50 MWp DC) solar PV plant with 20 MW/50 MWh battery storage in Leh.
Adani Group to invest more than $100 billion in energy transition over the next decade
Next decade will see Adani Group invest more than $100 billion in the energy transition space and further expand its integrated renewable energy value chain—chairman Gautam Adani at CRISIL Ratings Annual Infrastructure Summit 2024.
Longi launches ultra-black HPBC solar modules for residential applications
The Chinese manufacturer said its new Hi-MO X6 Artist series has an efficiency of up to 22.3% and a power output ranging from 420 W to 430 W. The smaller version is currently priced at CNY 298 ($41.7)/m2 and the largest model is sold at CNY 268/m2.
Gree presents photovoltaic DC air conditioner
The Chinese manufacturer said its new photovoltaic air conditioner is available in three versions with a cooling capacity ranging from 12.1 kW to 16 kW and a heating capacity of 14 kW to 18 kW. It can be used for both residential and commercial applications.
IFC to finance Brookfield’s 550 MWp Bikaner solar power project
International Finance Corp. (IFC) has committed $105 million to Brookfield Asset Management’s 550 MWp solar power project in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
Mahagenco launches 65 MW AC solar EPC tender
Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (Mahagenco) has invited bids for setting up a 65 MW AC grid-interactive solar plant on EPC basis in Maharashtra. Bidding closes on July 30.
Antaisolar to supply solar trackers for 294 MWp Nokh project in Rajasthan
Antaisolar will supply its 1P single-axis trackers for 294 MWp of NTPC’s Nokh solar project. The project is being executed by Larsen & Toubro on EPC basis.
SolarPower Europe says 1 TW of solar could be annually installed by 2028
SolarPower Europe forecasts more than 1 TW of annual solar installations by 2028, but financing and energy system flexibility must be unlocked.
