Installations

Solargis data indicates that Indian solar operators have experienced below-average PV panel performance due to air pollution in each of the past five Winters. Northern India experienced the worst air quality in decades this January with data showing a 30-50% dip in solar irradiance due to high aerosol levels.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) has published a wide-reaching snapshot of the global PV market, covering installations, manufacturing, policy trends, and grid integration.

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has reported consolidated revenue of INR 3,035 crore in FY 2024, 51% up year-on-year. The company’s unexecuted order book surpassed INR 8,000 crore.

The 700 MWp solar project, spanning across a 2,200-acre site in the Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh, marks Amara Raja Infra’s largest-capacity solar project to date.

Greenzo Energy has secured a $6 million order to set up a 2.5 MW green hydrogen project integrated with a solar and water treatment plant in Karnataka. The offtaker is a steel producer.

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 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.

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 has signed an agreement with Epsilon Group for electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions and battery recycling and second-life expertise.

AMPIN Energy Transition completed construction of the 135 MWp solar project in a record time of just four months.