Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches on-grid solar project with battery storage in Lakshadweep
SunSource Energy provided engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for the 1.7 MW solar project with 1.4 MWh battery storage.
NLC invites EPC bids for 100 MW solar power project
NLC India Ltd, a mining company under India’s Ministry of Coal, has invited bids to set up a 100 MW solar power project with operation and maintenance for three years. Bidding closes on Jan. 18.
Gensol awarded 33 MW solar project by steel producer SEML
Gensol Engineering will build a 33 MW solar power plant for consumption by Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd’s Kharora plant in Chhattisgarh.
How to integrate residential solar-plus-storage with vehicle-to-home systems
Researchers from Australia have created a model to optimize the interaction between vehicle-to-home (V2H) systems and residential PV connected to battery storage. They claim V2H can help reduce the cost of energy by 16.7% for workplace charging and 25% for public charging.
SJVN gets approval for 6 GW of renewable energy JVs
SJVN Ltd will form joint ventures with Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd and Assam Power Development Co. Ltd to develop 5 GW and 1 GW of renewable energy projects, respectively.
SECI launches 1.5 GW solar tender
Solar Energy Corp. Of India (SECI) has invited bids to develop 1.5 GW of solar PV power projects on a build-own-operate basis. The projects can be located anywhere in India and must connect to the interstate transmission system. Bidding closes on Jan. 31.
Worldwide PV growth set to slow in 2024
The number of PV installations around the world grew by an annual average of 28% between 2019 and 2023, including a 56% jump from 2022 to 2023, according to Wood Mackenzie. Growth is not expected from 2024 to 2028, however.
Adani Energy Solutions to build 7 GW renewable energy evacuation transmission network
Spanning over 300 km, the INR 3,000-crore transmission project will evacuate 7 GW of energy from Gujarat’s Khavda RE park into the national grid
Major trends in the Indian solar PV sector
The Indian solar PV sector is experiencing transformative trends, driven by a combination of technological advancements, government support, and a growing awareness of the need for sustainable energy sources. The rapid expansion of solar capacity, coupled with innovations such as floating solar farms and green hydrogen production, paints a promising picture for the future of renewable energy in India.
Hinduja Renewables wins 140 MW solar power project in GUVNL tender
Hinduja Renewables will develop 140 MW of solar power projects to supply power under a 25-year power purchase agreement with GUVNL. The project can be located anywhere in India.
