L&T wins transmission project backing solar power evacuation from Rajasthan
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured EPC orders for transmission lines backing renewable energy (RE) projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
BVG wins BOS package for 100 MW solar project in Punjab
Bharat Vikas Group (BVG) has won the balance-of-system package for SJVN Green Energy’s 100 MW (AC) grid-connected solar PV power project in Punjab. The total project value, including three-year operation and maintenance, is INR 116.29 crore.
4,995 MW of solar parks approved for Bundelkhand region
The Bundelkhand region in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a solar hub with an aggregate solar park capacity of 4,995 MW approved so far by the government.
Airtouch Solar signs $4 million cleaning robot deal with Acme
Israel-based Airtouch Solar has signed a $4 million deal with Indian developer Acme for the supply and maintenance of PV panel cleaning robots.
Gensol Engineering acquires solar tracker specialist Scorpius
Gensol Engineering Ltd has acquired Pune-based Scorpius Trackers for INR 135 crore ($16.42 million). The acquisition allows Gensol Engineering to offer a comprehensive solar EPC package that includes Scorpius Trackers’ innovative solar tracking technology.
New global solar capacity additions hit 191 GW in 2022, says IRENA
Global renewable capacity increased by 295 GW last year, bringing the world to a cumulative installed capacity of 3,372 GW, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Ircon Renewable Power seeks bifacial modules for 600 MW DC solar project in Karnataka
Ircon Renewable Power has tendered the manufacturing and supply of 530 Wp+ mono PERC bifacial modules under the domestic content requirement of a 600 MWp solar PV project at Pavagada.
Global study highlights potential of floating solar
An international group of researchers has calculated the potential for floating solar across the world. The results show a generation potential of 9,434 TWh per year across 114,555 global reservoirs, with 30% of their area covered. The United States leads with 1,911 TWh per year of potential, followed by China at 1,107 TWh per year and Brazil at 865 TWh per year.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy wins BOS package for NTPC’s 1.2 GW solar project in Gujarat
The solar project comprises four blocks of 300 MW (AC) each at Khavda RE Power Park in Rann of Kutch. The total project value, including three-year operation and maintenance, is INR 2,100 crore.
NTPC Renewable Energy to build green hydrogen projects in Army establishments
NTPC REL will design, develop, and install renewable energy projects (solar, wind, etc) and hydrogen energy storage systems for supplying electricity to Indian Army establishments in off-grid locations.
