Rajasthan to host 1.8GW of new solar parks in Jaisalmer and Bikaner
The Indian State of Rajasthan, with 10,560MW of installed solar power capacity, will have an 800MW solar park in Jaisalmer developed through Rajasthan Power Generation Corporation. Rajasthan Solar Park Development Company, a Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation subsidiary, will build a 1,000MW solar park in Bikaner.
Solar module anti-soiling coating for retrofit application
Dutch company Rads Global Business has developed an anti-soiling coating for solar PV modules that are at least two years old. The new product is claimed to increase power yield by up to 7% and to have a payback time of 2.5 to four years depending on the dust level of the site.
Assam mulling 90MW floating solar project at Sonbeel lake
Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL) has invited bids to conduct the feasibility study for a 70-90MW floating solar project at Sonbeel lake in the Karimganj District of Assam.
Azure net loss reduces 44% in Q3 as revenue grows
The NYSE-listed Indian solar developer reported a net loss of INR 610 million (US$ 8.2 million) for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 against INR 1,088 million for the corresponding period in the previous year.
Avaada Energy raises US$192 million through green bonds
Avaada Energy is issuing green bonds for INR 1440 crore (US$192 million) at 6.75%, making it India’s largest AAA-rated green bond by any renewable energy developer.
Goldi Solar to solarize an entire village in Gujarat
The Gujarat-based solar panel manufacturer and EPC services provider has been chosen by Shree Ramkrishna Knowledge Foundation to set up 450kW of solar rooftop projects to power around 350 houses and public areas in the village of Dudhala.
India installed 10 GW of solar in 2021
India recorded the highest ever annual solar installation in 2021 despite a rise in component costs.
SJVN secures 15MW floating solar project
The State-owned hydropower producer has landed a 15MW grid-connected floating solar PV power project in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. It has also received the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s approval to develop a 400MW solar park in the Kinnaur district of the State.
ReNew Power announces third-quarter and nine-month results for FY2021-22
The developer reported a widening of net loss for nine months ending December with the increase in expenses.
Jharkhand mulling MW-scale canal-top solar at three sites
Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has invited bids to prepare feasibility-cum-detailed project report for megawatt-scale canal-top solar power capacity at three sites in the State.
