India installed 10 GW of solar in 2021
India recorded the highest ever annual solar installation in 2021 despite a rise in component costs.
SJVN secures 15MW floating solar project
The State-owned hydropower producer has landed a 15MW grid-connected floating solar PV power project in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. It has also received the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s approval to develop a 400MW solar park in the Kinnaur district of the State.
ReNew Power announces third-quarter and nine-month results for FY2021-22
The developer reported a widening of net loss for nine months ending December with the increase in expenses.
Jharkhand mulling MW-scale canal-top solar at three sites
Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has invited bids to prepare feasibility-cum-detailed project report for megawatt-scale canal-top solar power capacity at three sites in the State.
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.
