India needs $223 billion to meet 2030 wind, solar goals
India requires $223 billion of investment over the next eight years to reach nearly 280 GW of solar and 140 GW of wind capacity by 2030.
Solar auctions in India to attract large developers
A new report shows that renewable energy companies will continue to compete in upcoming auctions in India, undeterred by challenges such as rising materials costs and surging interest rates.
DVC seeks EPC contractors for 30 MW of floating solar
State-owned Damodar Valley Corp. (DVC) is seeking contractors to install and commission 30 MW of grid-connected floating solar capacity at its thermal power stations in Jharkhand and West Bengal. Bidding closes on Aug. 1.
Spanish court orders Iberdrola to dismantle 60% of 500 MW operational PV plant
A Spanish court has ruled that Spain’s largest operational PV project – the 500 MW Nuñez de Balboa solar plant – occupies a piece of land that was illegally expropriated. Project owner Iberdrola must now shut down a large portion of the installation.
Servotech tests solar monitoring device along with PV Port in Germany
Servotech has successfully tested ComPort solar monitoring device with the portable PV system PV Port at the EUREF-Campus in Berlin, Germany. This first-of-its-kind instrument can integrate with any off-grid and hybrid inverter and empower users to get the most out of their solar systems.
Ornate Solar commissions made-in-India, roof-integrated solar system
Ornate Solar’s engineering team designed, engineered and manufactured the new 530 kWp InRoof solar system in India. It serves as the primary roof over Pangaea Natural Stone’s factory in Rajasthan, covering a total area of 35,000 square feet.
Maharashtra launches 105 MW floating solar tender
Solar developers have until July 15 to lodge their interest in developing 105 MW of grid-connected floating solar at the Erai dam in Chandrapur district.
Gujarat tenders 500 MW of renewables with storage
The selected developers shall set up grid-connected solar, wind or hybrid wind-solar projects on a ‘build-own-operate’ basis along with required energy storage systems for assured peak power supply. Bidding closes on July 30.
NHPC signs 600 MW solar EPC contract with Adani Infra
NHPC has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract to Adani Infra for 600 MW of solar. The capacity is part of 1 GW of grid-connected solar projects won by NHPC under the third tranche of the Central Public Sector Undertaking Program (Phase-II).
Tata Power commissions 66 MW of solar for Vibrant Energy
Tata Power Solar has completed a solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a 66 MW solar project in India within nine months, bringing its cumulative utility-scale PV portfolio to 9.7 GWp.
