JSW Energy secures 700 MW solar PPA, 300 MW wind-solar hybrid LoA from SJVN
JSW Energy has secured a power purchase agreement with SJVN for 700 MW of interstate-connected solar capacity in Rajasthan. It has also been awarded a 300 MW wind-solar hybrid project by SJVN.
Israeli startup launches agrivoltaic pilot in desert with double-axis sun tracking
Agri-Light has launched its first pilot agrivoltaic project, using a two-axis solar installation on a rail system to move solar panels horizontally above a vineyard in the Negev Desert. The results are due this summer, and the company plans to build commercial projects in Israel and Spain next year.
NHPC secures 200 MW solar PPA with GUVNL
NHPC has signed a power purchase agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) for its 200 MW solar power project at Khavda in Gujarat.
Bluebird Solar supplies PV modules for C&I project in Rajasthan
Bluebird Solar has supplied 3.38 MW of PV modules for a commercial & industrial (C&I) solar project located in Bhiwadi district of Rajasthan. Orb Energy has installed the project for C&I client Hi-Tech Gears.
Delhi’s peak power demand grew 3.8 times faster on hot and humid days than on moderate days in the last 12 months: IEEFA
Also, hot and humid days nearly doubled in the 12-month period till June 22, 2024 compared to the corresponding period in 2022-23, according to a new briefing note by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
Guide to solar development under PM-KUSUM Scheme
Achieving and maintaining a capacity utilization factor (CUF) of 19% over 25 years without deration is feasible through careful selection of high-efficiency, low-degradation solar panels, and implementing robust design, maintenance, and monitoring strategies. By following the guidelines provided in this article, developers can ensure compliance with PM-KUSUM scheme and achieve sustainable, long-term performance of their solar power plants.
IEA-PVPS releases fact sheet on environmental life cycle assessment of PV Systems
The updated IEA PVPS Task 12 Fact Sheet provides a comprehensive assessment of the environmental impacts associated with PV systems. It highlights the significant advancements made in PV technology, emphasizing improved efficiencies and reduced environmental footprints.
Financial incentives, awareness could boost energy transition among MSMEs: WRI India
A new working paper by WRI India identifies existing gaps and offers suggestions to design policies that assist micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to switch to clean energy at a faster rate.
SJVN inks renewable power supply MoU with AM Ammonia
SJVN Green Energy Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AM Green Ammonia (India) for long-term supply of renewable energy to AM Green’s forthcoming green ammonia plants in Andhra Pradesh.
India installed 14.7 GW solar in FY 2024
India installed about 11.7 GW of utility-scale solar capacity and another 3 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the twelve months ending March 31, 2024.
