Sify partners Vibrant Energy for 231 MW of solar and wind power
The digital solutions provider has signed power purchase agreements with Vibrant Energy for a total of 231 MW of solar and wind energy capacity to power its latest hyperscale data centers.
Rollable CIGS solar modules from France
French start-up Solar Cloth is planning to scale up capacity at its module production facility near Cannes. The factory will produce 17.6%-efficient flexible solar modules integrated into textile supports.
NTPC exploring canal-top, floating solar potential at thermal power station in Uttar Pradesh
NTPC has invited bids to carry out the feasibility study for canal-top, elevated-module mounting structure and floating solar at its Tanda thermal power station in the Ambedkar Nagar district.
Philippines’ largest battery comes online at 120MW solar park
The 40MW/60MWh Alaminos Energy Storage system is now connected to the 120MW Alaminos solar park. Both facilities were built by renewable energy developer AC Energy.
Azure Power refinances its 600MW Rajasthan solar project at the lowest rate of interest in its portfolio to date
The Indian developer has refinanced its existing term loan of INR 23.50 billion (US$ 313 million) for the 600MW solar project at an interest rate of 7.2% per annum, fixed for 42 months.
IFC to support development of a 600MW solar park in Uttar Pradesh
The solar project-ready site will be developed by state-run hydropower company THDC in a joint venture with the Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency. The International Finance Corporation will lend its expertise to attract private investment for the public-private partnership.
KPI bags repeat ‘captive solar’ order from chemicals manufacturer
Gujarat-based solar developer KPI Global has landed a 7.5 MW DC captive solar power project from Surat-based Anupam Rasayan India Limited after having commissioned a 12.5 MW capacity for the chemicals manufacturer.
Bangladesh Army signs 1GW solar deal for training base
American power company Eleris Energy has agreed to construct five 200MW solar plants on the Swarna Dweep island administered by the army and used for training exercises, with the capacity due online within five years.
Ecoppia’s full robotic cleaning suite lands job at Azure Power’s 400MW solar site
The Israeli robotic cleaning specialist will deploy its E4, T4 as well as the latest H4 products for the Indian developer’s 400 MW solar project that combines fixed-tilt and single-axis trackers.
IIFL Home Finance signs $68 million loan agreement with ADB
The funding is aimed to boost women’s access to affordable green housing in India. It includes up to $58 million direct loan by the Asian Development Bank and a $10 million concessional loan by the Canadian Climate Fund for the Private Sector in Asia.
