Tata Power Renewable Energy signs 12.5 MW solar power delivery agreement with Endurance Technologies
Tata Power Renewable Energy will develop a 12.5 MW (AC) solar power plant for consumption by auto-component manufacturer Endurance Technologies.
Combination of half-cut, bifacial solar cell designs may contribute to hotspot formation
Scientists in Spain tested PV modules under partial shading conditions, aiming to better understand the formation of performance-damaging hotspots. The study reveals a potential issue particularly affecting half-cell and bifacial modules, which may cause accelerated performance loss and is not covered by current testing/certification standards.
Avaada secures $1.8 billion REC finance for green ammonia project
Avaada has signed a memorandum of understanding with REC Ltd for $1.8 billion green ammonia project financing.
SECI launches 1 GW solar tender
The Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) is accepting bids to develop 1 GW of interstate transmission grid-connected solar projects in India. Bids can be submitted until Nov. 20.
Arctech surpasses 6.2 GW of solar tracker installation in India
Arctech manufactures solar trackers in India through its joint venture Jash Energy, which has an annual manufacturing capacity of 3 GW.
Residential battery inventories soaring in Europe, says S&P Global
European warehouses are reporting extremely high inventory levels for residential energy storage systems, with aggressive prices expected, as distributors need to start clearing their stocks, according to S&P Global.
India’s steel, cement plants need $627 billion to go net zero
A CEEW study calculates the cost of decarbonizing the steel and cement production plants in India. It also finds carbon capture and storage, if successfully scaled up, could abate 56% of emissions from the steel industry.
Uttar Pradesh selects TNC’s solar siting tool
Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) India will collaborate to identify land parcels for large-scale renewable energy projects in the state. They will also collaborate on policy and research related to the low-impact siting of utility-scale solar and wind projects.
Bangladesh introduces rooftop PV requirement for big, new buildings
Bangladesh has implemented a new rule stating that new buildings with rooftop spaces exceeding 92.2 square meters must install net-metered solar power systems as a prerequisite for grid connection.
Maharashtra discom tenders EPC package for 600 MW solar
Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MSPGCL) has invited bids to install and commission 600 MW of solar projects in Maharashtra.
