The long read: What does India’s National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy mean?
In May 2018, India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy adopted the National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy. Though paltry when it comes to offering incentives or preferential treatment to solar-wind-hybrid (SWH) projects, the policy aims to enable more SWH projects to efficiently utilize transmission infrastructure and land, as well as reducing variability in renewable generation and thus improving grid stability.
Streamlining EPC functioning with SaaS
With software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, EPC users can manage different silos as per the solar project requirements. The software ensures that the silos are integrated and accessible during all phases of the EPC to maintain transparency.
UPL partners CleanMax on 61.05 MW wind-solar project for self-consumption
UPL, a Mumbai-based sustainable agricultural solutions provider, will commission a 61.05 MW captive wind-solar project in a joint venture with developer CleanMax. The project will be located in Gujarat.
Agrivoltaics for arable crops
French developer TSE has commissioned its first agrivoltaic pilot project in northeastern France. The 2.4 MW installation spans 3 hectares and is installed on arable land devoted to the cultivation of soya, wheat, rye, barley, and rapeseed.
Mindtree solution to manage Larsen & Toubro’s green hydrogen plant
Mindtree’s digital solution enables remote monitoring and control of all services at Larsen & Toubro’s green hydrogen plant in Gujarat. It drives the effective utilization of resources such as solar and battery energy storage systems.
SJVN awards 100 MW solar project to Tata Power
State-owned hydropower producer SJVN has awarded a 100 MW solar engineering, procurement, and construction project to Tata Power Solar. The INR 612 crore ($76.7 million) PV project will be built at the Raghanesda solar park in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Husk Power Systems secures $6 million from EU-funded EDFI ElectriFI
Bihar-based Husk Power Systems will use $6 million of newly acquired funds to build solar hybrid microgrids in 80 communities in rural India. The renewables services provider already owns and operates more than 120 microgrids in India.
Tata Power to develop 4 MWp solar project for Tata Motors
Tata Motors has collaborated with Tata Power to develop 4 MWp solar capacity at its vehicle manufacturing plant in Pune. The factory already hosts a cumulative 15 MWp of PV capacity across its passenger and commercial manufacturing facilities.
Tata Power secures EPC contract from NHDC for 125 MWp floating solar project
Tata Power Solar has secured an engineering, procurement and construction contract for a 125 MWp floating solar project at the Omkareshwar reservoir in Madhya Pradesh. The project was awarded by state-owned hydropower producer NHDC.
Battery energy storage systems as an alternative to diesel generators
A new study suggests that battery energy storage systems charged with solar are the most attractive power backup option for commercial and industrial entities in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
