Hail damage and toxicity risks in solar plants
US news outlets have reported resident concerns about leaked toxins from solar facilities in Texas that were damaged by a hailstorm. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has rejected the reports, which contained categorically false information.
Indus Towers partners NTPC to develop renewable energy projects for business operations
Indus Towers has signed a memorandum of understanding with NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) to explore joint development of grid-connected renewable energy based power projects including solar, wind, energy storage, etc.
EWEC seeking proposals for 1.5 GW of solar in Abu Dhabi
Emirates Water and Electricity Co. (EWEC) is now accepting proposals for a 1.5 GW solar project in Abu Dhabi. The tender is open to the 19 bidders who passed the qualification process, following an expression of interest stage last year. The chosen developer or consortium will sign a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Abu Dhabi-based utility.
MG Motor India partners with Epsilon Group for EV charging, battery recycling
MG Motor India has signed an agreement with Epsilon Group for electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions and battery recycling and second-life expertise.
AMPIN Energy switches on 135 MWp solar project in Rajasthan
AMPIN Energy Transition completed construction of the 135 MWp solar project in a record time of just four months.
Juniper Green Energy wins 150 MW in NTPC’s 1 GW wind-solar hybrid tender
Juniper Green Energy secured the 150 MW wind-solar hybrid capacity at a tariff of INR 3.43 per kWh. It will develop the project on a build-own-operate basis.
ISA to help boost solar initiatives in Bhutan
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will work with the government of Bhutan to enhance energy access and ensure energy security in Bhutan through solar energy interventions and diversification of the nation’s energy portfolio.
Premier Energies secures 140 MW PV modules supply order for solar project in Bangladesh
Premier Energies Photovoltaic has secured a contract with Amara Raja Infra to supply 140 MW of solar PV modules.
Apple partners CleanMax on rooftop solar projects for its operations in India
Apple has formed a joint venture with CleanMax to set up 14.4 MW of rooftop solar projects to power its operations in India.
Avaada Energy wins 250 MW solar-wind hybrid project in NTPC auction
Avaada Energy won the 250 MW solar-wind hybrid power project by offering a competitive tariff of INR 3.47 per kWh.
