Germany launches 33 kW prototype highway PV system
Germany has deployed a 33 kW prototype highway PV system in collaboration with Austria and Switzerland. The system aims to harness solar energy from highway infrastructure.
World Bank lends $200 million to increase renewable energy penetration in Himachal Pradesh
The World Bank loan will help Himachal Pradesh strengthen its power grid, enhance the share of renewable energy (RE) in its power mix, and diversify RE resources further.
WindStream launches hybrid wind-solar street light system
Telangana-based WindStream Energy Technologies has launched a hybrid wind-solar street light system for hilly, coastal, and rural areas.
Waaree Renewable commissions 122.5 MW solar project in Madhya Pradesh
Waaree Renewable has commissioned a 122.5 MW portion of a 210 MW DC solar power project in Madhya Pradesh. It executed the project on an EPC basis for UPC Renewables.
Gujarat wraps up 800 MW solar tender with $0.033/kWh tariff
SAEL Industries secured the biggest slice of 400 MW in Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd’s tender for 800 MW solar with an additional 800 MW under the greenshoe option.
Portugal aims to install 20.4 GW of solar by 2030
The Portuguese government has raised its 2030 solar target by 11.4 GW. It now hopes to cover 85% of its electricity mix with renewables by the end of the decade.
SECI tenders 500 MW of renewables with storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) will start accepting bids to select developers for 500 MW of firm and dispatchable power from renewable energy projects with energy storage systems.
Serentica signs deals for 1.25 GW of round-the-clock green energy
The developer will install 4 GW of renewable energy projects comprising wind and solar capacities, supplemented with balancing solutions like energy storage. The power generated will allows its industrial customers to offset 8.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
Roof-integrated solar takes 44% less time to install on new construction
A time-motion study by NREL discovered that retrofitting installations of roof-integrated photovoltaics takes 7% less labor time than standard solar installations. For new construction, the installation time drops by 44%.
World Bank approves $1.5 billion to support India’s low-carbon transition
The World Bank has approved $1.5 billion in financing to accelerate India’s development of low-carbon energy. The financing will help India scale up renewable energy, develop green hydrogen, and stimulate climate finance for low-carbon energy investments.
