Acciona Energía to build 412 MWp solar plant in Rajasthan
Acciona Energy expects to complete the 412 MWp solar PV project by 2025. The plant will be the Spanish renewable energy developer’s largest project in the country.
Engie to showcase decarbonization solutions at India Energy Week 2024, Goa
India Energy Week (IEW) 2024 is being organized by the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI), under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, from Feb. 6 to 9, 2024.
SJVN launches 1.5 GW wind-solar hybrid tender
Developers have until March 15 to lodge their interest in setting up 1.5 GW of wind-solar hybrid power projects on a build-own-operate basis. The projects can be located anywhere in India and must connect to the interstate transmission grid.
Shapoorji Pallonji’s seawater desalination units buy stake in 150 MW of solar projects for self-consumption
Torrent Power will develop 150 MW of solar projects for supply of power to the seawater desalination plants being set up by Shapoorji Pallonji and Company in Gujarat.
Lithos technology reduces water use in lithium extraction
Lithos applied for a $30 million DOE grant, which will help increase the facility’s capacity to sustainably process lithium hydroxide.
Africa’s annual PV additions hit 3.7 GW in 2023
According to new figures from the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA), the continent’s cumulative installed PV capacity reached 16 GW at the end of December, based on 3.7 GW of new annual installations.
Waaree Renewable Technologies wins 412 MWp solar EPC project
Waaree Renewable Technologies has secured the letter of award for a 412 MWp (335 MW AC) solar power plant. It will execute the EPC work of the PV plant and provide operations and maintenance for a period of two years.
Tata Power Solar facilitates INR 3,500 crore of customer financing to boost PV adoption in India
Tata Power Solar ties up with 20+ leading financial institutions, financing up to 85% of the addressable order book. It has facilitated solar financing for over 2,200 commercial and industrial customers till date.
Mitigating the challenges in solar project development
Developing the solar market in India has been a multifaceted journey marked by commendable achievements and occasional challenges. While the government’s support has been instrumental in fostering growth, addressing the challenges, ensuring policy stability, and promoting technological innovation will be critical to reignite momentum and achieve India’s renewable energy targets in the coming years.
How to combine residential heat pumps with PV, battery storage
New research from Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) has shown that combining rooftop PV systems with battery storage and heat pumps can improve heat pump efficiency while reducing reliance on grid electricity.
