Designing behind-the-meter solar-plus-storage program for India
A new report outlines key considerations for Indian regulators and other stakeholders when designing behind-the-meter distributed solar-plus-storage system programs, based on evidence from similar programs in the United States.
India’s renewable energy revolution serves as a model for the world
The country—aiming for a renewable power target of 450 GW by 2030—has emerged as the world’s largest and most competitive clean energy auction market.
Sterling and Wilson bags 194 MW solar project in USA
The PV plant—the EPC provider’s largest in USA—will use bifacial modules and likely be commissioned by November 2021.
Avaada Energy to set up 350 MW solar plant in Maharashtra
The electricity generated will be supplied to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (MSEDCL) under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
REIL tenders residential rooftop solar in Bihar
Bids are invited to set up an aggregate 1 MW grid-connected rooftop solar capacity in residential sector across various locations in Bihar. The projects—in sizes of 1 kW to 10 kW and beyond 10 kW—are to be set up in turnkey mode. Bidding closes on July 8.
NTPC gets 500 MW solar project management contract from Mali
After a 285 MW award from Togo, this is the second such overseas contract for the state-owned power producer which aims to anchor 10 GW of solar parks in ISA member countries over two years.
Financing solar projects amid the Covid-19 crisis – thinktank interview
Vaibhav Pratap Singh, senior analyst at the CEEW Centre for Energy Finance, tells pv magazine about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Indian solar sector, green finance and investment down the line.
Singapore’s Cleantech Solar secures US$75 million green loan from ING Bank
The commercial and industrial solar developer, which commands a significant share in the Indian market, will use the amount to fund rooftop PV installations for corporates across Southeast Asia.
Hybrid and RTC projects to boost India’s RE and energy storage market
The global hybrid energy market, including energy storage, is projected to touch $40 billion by 2025. It is an opportunity that India has capitalized upon, earlier than others.
NSEFI demands 12-month blanket extension of ISTS charges and losses waiver
The lobby group has asked the ministry that the interstate transmission charges waiver be extended to cover solar and wind projects that get commissioned up to December 31, 2023. It also recommended that the waiver be linked to bidding, allowing projects commissioned within 36 months from the award of contract to avail the exemption, even if they get commissioned beyond December 31, 2023.
