The case for agrivoltaics in India
Given 60% of India’s land area is farmed, agrivoltaics (pairing solar with farming) holds special promise for the nation to accelerate its transition to clean energy. However, the roll-out of agrivoltaics in India cannot proceed without addressing the various policy and regulatory challenges.
Puffer fish inspired floating PV structure
With a new system for floating photovoltaic power plants, engineers from Germany want to make the application cheaper, higher-yielding, and safer. The result is somewhat reminiscent of a pufferfish, which also gave the system its name.
NTPC tenders 100 MW solar EPC with land in Maharashtra
The solar plants are to be installed in 2 MW to 10 (2×5) MW sizes for giving daytime power to agricultural consumers. Bidding closes on December 20.
Record solar numbers expected this year but IEA highlights pricing concern
The Paris-based body expects the world will have installed almost 160 GW of solar this year, a record number, but still not enough to keep the prospect of a net zero global economy by mid century in sight.
Photovoltaic rotary energy system for domestic applications, high-rise buildings
Developed by scientists in Turkey, a system prototype has operated at lower PV module temperatures and removed most of the dust accumulation. The researchers are now planning to improve the device by applying MPPT converter topologies.
KSEB tenders over 100 MW of floating solar in Kerala
Developers have until December 29 to bid for setting up floating solar projects on ten reservoirs in Kerala. The bidders must quote for a minimum of 100 MW involving at least three reservoir sites.
Invergy to set up residential-solar inverter factory in India
Director Deepak Pandey is confident the company’s hybrid devices – which are lead-acid and lithium battery compatibility – will replace the existing market.
Gujarat tops in approved capacity under government’s solar park scheme
The State accounts for 38% (14,375 MW) of the overall PV capacity (37,771 MW) sanctioned under the government’s scheme for “Development of Solar Parks and Ultra-Mega Solar Power Projects.”
Tata Power awarded India’s largest solar and battery storage project
Tata Power Solar has secured the engineering, procurement, and construction contract for a 100 MW solar field with a 120 MWh battery. The project, awarded by the Solar Energy Corporation of India, will be in Chhattisgarh.
IREDA, BVFCL sign MoU on renewable energy and green hydrogen
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) shall provide its techno-financial expertise to help Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited develop renewable energy, green hydrogen, green ammonia, and energy efficiency and conservation projects.
