Sungrow hits 10 GW of solar inverter shipments in India
The Chinese inverter company has shipped more than 10 GW of solar inverters in India since it began its operations in the market in 2014.
SECI tenders 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid projects
Developers have until December 6 to bid for setting up a cumulative 1.2 GW of wind-solar hybrid capacity on a build-own-operate basis anywhere in India.
Sterling and Wilson Solar appoints India head for solar EPC business
The Indian multinational has elevated Shilpa Urhekar to the position of national head-India for its solar EPC business.
Should I include a battery with my home solar project?
An increasing share of residential solar arrays now include energy storage batteries. In this article, costs, benefits and timing of these batteries are evaluated.
China power crisis hits Indian solar projects
After the ravages of Covid-19, electricity shortages in China have now raised costs for its solar manufacturers, with knock-on effects for developers in India too, again highlighting the dangers of relying on a single solar supply chain.
Tata Power to develop 41 MW solar projects for Tata Steel
The grid-connected solar projects, to be installed at Tata Steel’s operating locations in Jharkhand and Odisha, will be a mix of rooftops, floating, and ground-mounted solar plants.
Investors bet big on renewables while solar takes on coal
Foreign direct investment’s role in bringing in finance, superior technology and other resources is undoubtedly a critical one. The Indian government has tried to create a conducive environment for enabling flow of foreign investments into the solar energy sector in the country, but the norms need to be eased further to really push the industry to its maximum growth potential.
The long read: Indonesia’s largest floating PV project – under the surface
The 145 MW Cirata floating PV project achieved financial close in August. The developers claim that the array, which covers 200 hectares of the water’s surface, is an example of transferring new technology that will pave the way for Indonesia’s solar industry and enable the setting of new policies.
Tata Power consolidated PAT up 36% in September quarter
The integrated power producer’s revenue from operations increased 18% to INR 9,810 crore from INR 8,290 crore in the same period last fiscal year.
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.
