The outlook for residential rooftop solar in India
After stagnant annual growth for a couple of years, the rooftop PV market is showing signs of improvement with the usual obstacles no longer so daunting.
Central Electronics Limited tenders 95 MW of solar sites in Maharashtra
The successful contractor will install the arrays in blocks of 2-10 MW and will carry out all stages of installation, from site surveys through to 12 years’ operation and maintenance.
Mahanadi Coalfields to set up 50 MW solar plant in Odisha
The Coal India arm has selected a Chennai-based firm to build the ‘captive mode’ solar PV project in Odisha. It shall utilize the energy produced through long-term open access.
Solar heat pump solution for water, pool heating
U.S. solar thermal specialist Fafco is set to launch a new photovoltaic-thermal heat pump solution for water and pool heating. The system consists of photovoltaic-thermal panels, a 5 kWh thermal battery with a heat pump, and an electric hot water heater.
NTPC arm signs PPA for 325 MW solar project in Madhya Pradesh
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited has signed a power purchase agreement with Indian Railways, Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL), and Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL).
NTPC tenders 1.2 GW solar EPC work in Karnataka
Solar installers must bid for a minimum of 50 MW and a maximum of up to 600 MW, in 10 MW multiples. Bidding closes on December 24.
JSW Energy to re-organize renewable and thermal businesses
The private-sector power producer will group its renewable energy business under wholly-owned arm JSW Neo Energy as it targets growth in renewable energy generation, energy storage, and green hydrogen business.
MG Motor India to buy 4.85 MW of wind-solar hybrid power from CleanMax
CleanMax will supply 4.85 MW power from its wind-solar hybrid park in Rajkot, Gujarat, allowing the passenger car maker’s Halol production facility to meet 50% of its electricity requirement.
Automation in solar O&M delivering plant ROI
Data analytics and digital process support in solar plant operation and maintenance delivers unmatched improvement in efficiency, while modern technology drives down development costs. It also helps service providers in ensuring sustained energy generation, long-term performance, and plant’s return on investment.
RWE sells Belectric to Czech utility CEZ
The German Federal Cartel Office is currently reviewing the transaction. RWE confirmed the plan.
