Adani Green Energy’s operational capacity grew by 93% YoY to 5,410 MW
The renewable energy developer’s operational capacity increased to 5,410 MW (4,763 MW solar and 647 MW wind) as of September 30, 2021, a 93% growth from 2,800 MW in September last year. Much of this capacity addition during the year was through the acquisition of operational solar assets.
Innovative financing can help India achieve solar energy goals
Funding avenues available to solar developers range from green bonds and multilateral development bank loans to infrastructure investment trusts.
Module and shipping cost inflation could cost the world 50 GW of solar next year
The input costs of the two biggest contributors to solar plant development expense have gone through the roof since the world began to come out of Covid-19 lockdowns, to leave project developers with some difficult choices.
Reliance offers INR 375/share to raise 25.9% stake in Sterling and Wilson Solar
The new energy arm of Reliance Industries Limited has made an open offer to acquire 4,91,37,420 shares from Sterling and Wilson Solar’ public shareholders at a price of INR 375 per share.
India added 8.8 GW of solar in the first nine months of 2021
The solar capacity addition for the calendar year 2021 is expected to touch 14 GW (11 GW utility scale and 3 GW rooftop) if the third Covid wave does not strike between November and December.
Australian prefabricated solar array manufacturer launches new modular solution
Sydney-based 5B has taken the wraps off a new generation of its re-deployable modular Maverick solar technology which it says is not only quicker and easier to install than the previous model but 30% more powerful.
Microgrid-forming PV microinverter from Enphase
The 97%-efficient device is said to be the most powerful PV microinverter developed by the company to date and is capable of forming a microgrid during a power outage. The U.S. manufacturer expects to ship the first products in December.
Solar tariffs could rise to INR2.60/kWh in the next fiscal year
The recent increase in the goods and services tax applied to solar cells and modules, from 5% to 12%, coupled with a planned 40% customs duty on panel imports, is set to increase project costs for developers.
Gujarat tenders 60 MW of solar EPC work
Bids are invited to install 60 MW of grid-connected solar projects around various substations of the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited in the Kachchh district.
Larsen & Toubro targets carbon neutrality by 2040
The Indian multinational EPC contractor will increase the share of renewable energy in the electricity mix across its campuses and project sites as part of efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
