Amplus Solar commissions 360 MWp ISTS-connected PV project in Rajasthan
The 360 MW DC solar plant, connected to the inter-state transmission system, will supply power to commercial and industrial customers nationwide.
Jakson Green signs its first renewable power pact with Solar Energy Corp. of India
Jakson Green will develop a utility-scale solar project for power supply to Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) under a 25-year power purchase agreement. The power procured by SECI has been provisioned to be sold to different discom entities in India.
Cabinet approves scheme for installing rooftop solar in ten million households
The residential rooftop solar scheme provides a central financial assistance (CFA) of 60% of the system cost for 2 kW systems and 40% of the additional system cost for systems between 2 to 3 kW capacity. The CFA will be capped at 3 kW. At current benchmark prices, this will mean INR 30,000 subsidy for 1 kW system, INR 60,000 for 2 kW systems, and INR 78,000 for 3 kW systems or higher.
Perovskite: The next breakthrough in solar panel technology for India
Perovskite technology, with its potential for large-scale deployment and local production, presents a compelling pathway towards a more secure and sustainable energy future.
Indonesian government abolishes net metering
The Indonesian government has ended net metering for rooftop solar installations. The Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform says this could make it harder for the country to meet its solar deployment targets, as PV installations will become more expensive for households and small businesses.
NTPC Green Energy, MAHAGENCO join hands to develop renewable energy parks in Maharashtra
NTPC Green Energy Ltd and Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd have agreed to form a joint venture for the development of gigawatt-scale renewable energy parks in Maharashtra.
SJVN commission 100 MW Raghanesda solar power project in Gujarat
The 100 MW solar project will supply electricity to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
SECI launches 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid tender
The Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has invited bids to build 1.2 GW of wind-solar hybrid power projects on a build-own-operate basis anywhere in India. The projects must connect to the interstate transmission grid. Bidding closes on March 29.
Saatvik Solar commissions ‘Asia’s largest’ single-rooftop solar project
Saatvik Solar has installed a 12 MW rooftop solar plant at Jindal Steel and Power Ltd’s plate mill based in Angul, Odisha. The plant uses Saatvik mono PERC 545 Wp solar modules.
Polycab unveils three-phase inverters for residential, commercial rooftop solar projects
Polycab has unveiled three-phase inverters for residential and commercial rooftop solar PV projects. The inverters have a nominal power rating ranging from 5 kW to 30 kW and a maximum efficiency of 98.4%.
