Installations

Tata Power Solar has secured an engineering, procurement and construction contract for a 125 MWp floating solar project at the Omkareshwar reservoir in Madhya Pradesh. The project was awarded by state-owned hydropower producer NHDC.

A new study suggests that battery energy storage systems charged with solar are the most attractive power backup option for commercial and industrial entities in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. 

US manufacturer Yotta Energy said that its two new microinverters are compatible with up to four high-power PV modules. They have a peak efficiency of 96.5% and a nominal maximum power point tracking (MPPT) efficiency of 99.5%.

Serentica Renewables plans to install and commission 1.5 GW of solar and wind capacity in 24 months to serve energy-intensive industries in India. 

IHS Markit said it expects the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands to be the top three markets for cumulative shipments of module-level power electronics in the 2022-26 period. Cumulative shipments are set to hit almost 100 GW by 2026.

Hindalco’s Mahan aluminum smelter unit in Madhya Pradesh now hosts a 25 MW solar plant to power its operations.

Avaada has agreed to supply electricity from 300 MW of PV capacity to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. (MSEDCL) on a long-term basis.

Scientists in Australia have developed a new way to produce hydrogen using water from the atmosphere. They claim their new module can ensure stable performance and provide green hydrogen for remote areas.

China’s Bslbatt said its new battery has a rated capacity of 200 Ah. The product comes with a 10-year warranty and can reportedly provide steady operation for up to 6,000 charge cycles.

A bio-CNG plant in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, is saving INR 8 lakh ($10,055) per month on electricity bills with a new 800 kW solar array.