General Electric to triple its solar and battery energy storage capacity in India
The US multinational will expand the solar and battery energy storage manufacturing capacity at its factory in Tamil Nadu to 9 GW per annum by the end of 2022. The factory manufactures FlexInverter power conversion solution and FlexReservoir utility-scale energy storage solution.
Solar arm for agrivoltaic applications
A Slovakian startup has developed a photovoltaic-integrated arm that provides off-grid power for weeding and other small agricultural applications. In its largest configuration, the system is 18 meters long, has a capacity of 2.4 kW, and is able to cover a cultivated area of 994 m².
Toyota unveils 8.7 kWh battery for residential applications
The battery has a rated output of 5.5 kW and can be installed in outdoor environments. It is equipped with a hybrid power conditioner, a DC-to-DC converter, and a vehicle power supply adapter with a maximum output of 1.1 kWh.
Indian renewable energy sector recorded $14.5 billion investment in FY2021-22
The investment needs to more than double to $30-$40 billion annually for India to reach the 2030 renewables target of 450 GW.
Ayana wants to develop 2 GW of solar and wind projects in Karnataka
The Bengaluru-based renewable energy producer has signed an Expression of Interest with the Government of Karnataka to invest around INR 120 billion ($1.54 billion) in developing 2 GW of solar and wind projects in the state.
Tata Power commissions 450 MW DC solar project for Brookfield Renewable India
Tata Power’s solar manufacturing and EPC unit has commissioned a 450 MW DC solar project in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Telecom industry body hails green energy open-access reforms
The Cellular Operators Association of India has welcomed lowering of the green energy open-access transaction limit from 1 MW to 100 kW under the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy through Green Open Access) Rules 2022.
Cleantech Solar switches on 2.6 MW rooftop PV plant for Exide Industries’ Haldia factory
The Singapore-headquartered corporate solar solutions provider has commissioned a 2.6 MW rooftop PV plant for Exide Industries’ subsidiary Chloride Metals Limited.
Maruti Suzuki installs Asia’s largest 20 MW solar carport
Maruti Suzuki’s new 20 MW solar carport will host about 9,000 finished vehicles and will meet 11.5 % of the total electricity requirements of its factory in Haryana.
Acme to invest in green hydrogen, ammonia plant with captive solar in Karnataka
Renewables developer Acme Cleantech Solutions has signed a deal with the Karnataka government to invest INR 52,000 crore ($6.7 billion) in a new plant capable of producing 1.2 million tons of green hydrogen and ammonia per year, co-located with a captive solar plant.
