Shell to acquire Sprng Energy
Shell has signed the agreement to acquire Solenergi Power, an Actis company owning 100% of Indian developer Sprng Energy. The transaction, valued at $1.55 billion, is expected to close later this year.
Uttar Pradesh opens 1.2 GW Jalaun Solar Park to developers
Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL) has invited proposals to develop grid-connected solar power projects in the Jalaun Solar Park of Uttar Pradesh. May 18 is the deadline for submission.
Jakson Group wins O&M services for NTPC’s 260 MW solar plant
The Noida-headquartered energy company will provide three-year comprehensive operation and maintenance support for the 260 MW PV plant located at Bhadla Solar Park.
Azure Power to develop 1.7 GW of renewable energy projects in Karnataka
The NYSE-listed Indian solar developer has signed an Expression of Interest (EoI) with the Karnataka government to establish 1.7 GW of solar, wind, and hybrid renewable energy capacity in the state.
Cleantech Solar commissions 625 kWp rooftop solar plant for Yachiyo India
The solar project was executed in just 59 days from the signing of the power purchase agreement (PPA) to commissioning.
India’s race to 175 GW renewables slowed by performance of key States
A new report finds Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh account for two-thirds of India’s 65 GW shortfall on 175 GW renewable energy target as of March 2022.
Delhi discom deploys digital data platform for solar energy management
BSES Yamuna Power Limited has deployed a digital solution pilot project that predicts the energy demand at consumption points like electric vehicle charging stations and energy generation capacity at solar rooftops. This will help the utility plan to store excess energy by considering the distribution congestion and commercial aspects.
Mobile agrivoltaic system from the Netherlands
Created by a Dutch group of companies and research institutions, the mobile solar system may also be combined with an electrolyzer for hydrogen generation. Two prototypes are currently being tested by a farmer and a research institute in the Netherlands.
Linde raises 26% stake in 32.5 MW solar plant for self-consumption
The captive solar plant is developed by Avaada Group through a special purpose vehicle called Avaada MHYavat. The solar electricity generated will power energy-intensive air-separation operations of the industrial gas producer.
Torrent Power acquires 50 MW solar plant from Canadian developer SkyPower
The solar plant, located in Telangana, benefits from a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the State discom at a fixed tariff of approx. INR 5.35/kWh. It has a remaining useful life of approx. 20 years.
