$89 billion worth of investments likely to flow into the C&I RE sector in India by 2030
An additional 120 GW of C&I RE capacity is required to be set up by 2030 for India to attain its solar and wind target of 420 GW by 2030. This translates to US$89 billion worth of investments flowing into the sector between 2024 and 2030.
Spanish startup offers pre-assembled vertical rooftop PV systems equipped with reflectors
FutureVoltaics says it has developed pre-assembled, reflector-based vertical rooftop PV systems. The systems feature 175 W heterojunction bifacial solar modules and special reflectors on both sides.
BluPine Energy signs PPA with Dalmia Cement for 46.87 MWp solar plant
The solar plant will help reduce manufacturing costs and increase energy efficiency for Dalmia Cement.
Indonesia targets over 5.7 GW of rooftop solar by 2028
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Indonesia has set a quota of 5,746 MW of rooftop solar to be deployed between 2024 and 2028. The Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform anticipates rooftop solar to be more commonly adopted by commercial and industrial consumers than residential users, following the abolishment of net-metering earlier this year.
Industry tie-ups and innovative financing mechanisms will drive MSMEs’ renewable energy adoption in India
Innovative financing mechanisms, such as credit guarantees and first-loss coverage, are essential to funding MSMEs’ adoption of renewable energy.
Weather-related damage to solar assets in USA exceed modeling expectations by 300%
The report from kWh Analytics, with input from several industry leaders, identified 14 risks to be aware of in the solar industry, including risks related to extreme weather, such as hail, and operational risks.
Waaree supplies 68 MW of solar modules for Gensol’s Mahagenco project
Waaree Energies Ltd has supplied 68 MW of its bifacial dual-glass solar modules to Gensol Engineering Ltd. The modules are currently being commissioned for the Mahagenco solar PV project.
SJVN allocates 1.5 GW wind-solar hybrid at $0.041/kWh
The winning developers will establish wind-solar hybrid power projects on a build-own-operate basis for power supply under a 25-year power purchase agreement with SJVN.
German startup offers plug-and-play 2.46 kW PV system
Wattando has developed a new rooftop PV solution that can be easily connected to a household’s power network via an AC connection. The system uses existing infrastructure and reportedly reduces installation work and time.
Radiance, PIDG form JV for C&I solar, hybrid projects in India
Radiance Renewables and UK-based investor Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) have announced a joint venture to develop greenfield solar and hybrid wind-solar energy projects for commercial and industrial (C&I) clients in India.
