New solar capacity 10 times cheaper than gas, says Rystad
Operating gas-fired power plants would be 10 times more expensive in the long-term than building new solar capacity in Europe, according to research from intelligence company Rystad. Their study uses the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for gas and coal-fired power generation at different price levels and compares it to the LCOE of solar PV and wind.
Annual added PV capacity will more than quadruple to 650 GW in 2030, says IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has published its “World Energy Outlook 2022” report. It expects the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to accelerate the global energy transition.
GUVNL tenders 1 GW of solar projects
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has launched a tender to procure up to 500 MW of solar power from non-park-based PV projects to be set up anywhere in India with greenshoe option of additional up to 500 MW. Bidding closes on November 28.
Automating maintenance for solar power plants
Robotics is evolving to ease the maintenance of solar power plants. From drones combined with thermal imaging to the robotic cleaning crew for large-scale solar PV plants, automation and robotics are constantly evolving for the cleaning and maintenance of PV plants.
EKI Energy, First Source launch climate edtech, finance venture
EKI Energy and First Source Energy have launched a joint venture entity that will drive focused educational initiatives while also mobilising funds from global markets for sustainable climate projects across the globe.
Tata Power Solar Systems launches off-grid PV solutions
Tata Power Solar Systems has launched off-grid PV solutions in eleven variants ranging from 1 to 10 kW. The solutions are a combination of modules, inverters, and batteries.
Photovoltaic-thermal solar tiles
Germany’s Paxos is currently testing the solar tile in a testing facility connected to an air heat pump. The panel can provide heat and electricity at the same time, while also improving the heat pump’s coefficient of performance by around 25%.
SJVN’s 75 MW Parasaran solar project to go online this month
The state-owned hydropower producer is developing the 75 MW solar power project in the Jalaun district of Uttar Pradesh.
NTPC tenders 21 MW of solar EPC in Madhya Pradesh
Domestic bids are open for the installation, commissioning, and three-year operation and maintenance support for two grid-connected solar projects of 10.5 MW each in the Neemuch district. Bidding closes on November 15.
Jakson Green to develop $2.8 billion green ammonia and green hydrogen project in Rajasthan
Jakson Green, a new energy platform backed by Jakson Group, will set up a 365,000 tons per annum green hydrogen and green ammonia plant in Rajasthan. It will develop the plant, along with an integrated hybrid renewable power complex, in phases with a cumulative investment of about INR 22,400 crore.
