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.
Gujarat allocates 500 MW solar at $0.032/kWh
Avaada, BluPine Energy, Hinduja Renewable Energy, KPI Green and NRC Industries have emerged winners in Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd’s tender for 500 MW of grid-connected solar with greenshoe option of additional 500 MW.
NTPC seeks channel partners for residential rooftop solar installations under rebate scheme
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd has launched the tender to select channel partners for installation of grid-connected solar PV projects under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna in Maharashtra.
HomeScape by Amplus Solar partners SBI to provide easy finance options for residential solar customers
HomeScape by Amplus Solar customers can secure State Bank of India (SBI) loans of up to INR 200,000 for residential solar installations up to 3 kW and INR 600,000 for installations up to 10 kW.
BluPine Energy secures solar PPA with APL Apollo Group
BluPine Energy will set up a 61.65 MW solar plant in Chhattisgarh for consumption by APL Apollo Building Products and other offtakers.
The Hydrogen Stream: Sembcorp signs term sheet to supply green ammonia from India to Japan
Sembcorp Green Hydrogen, an arm of Sembcorp Industries, has signed a term sheet with Sojitz Corp. and Kyushu Electric for the supply of green ammonia produced in India to Japanese off-takers. Sembcorp will utilise renewable energy to produce an initial 200,000 metric tonnes per annum of green ammonia in India.
