Hybrid wind-solar for highways
Switzerland-based Energy Pier has developed a new concept for hybrid-wind solar projects located along highways. The proposed solution combines a rooftop PV system with small scale wind generators that are installed on both sides of the supporting pillars of the system.
GSECL tenders EPC work for 35 MW/57 MWh solar-plus-storage
Bidders have until September 29 to lodge their interest to set up the solar-plus-storage system at Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited’ Kutch Lignite Thermal Power Station in the Kutch district of Gujarat.
Responsible land-use for solar, wind plants could smooth the path for India’s energy transition
India will require large swaths of land for the huge expansion of renewable energy capacity over the coming decades. The energy transition requires planning for proper siting of these plants and solutions like agrivoltaics, distributed energy systems, and offshore wind to reduce land-use conflicts.
JinkoSolar was biggest module supplier for India’s Q2 PV installations
JinkoSolar modules accounted for 20% (528 MW) of India’s 2,662 MW DC of solar deployment in the April-May-June period of 2021.
Storing wind, solar power with silica sands
NREL researchers developed a system that uses heated silica particles for thermal energy storage. The baseline technology is designed for a storage capacity of up to 26,000 MWh and is claimed to have a cost of of between $2 and $4 per kWh.
UK to invest $1.2 billion in green energy projects in India
UK’s development finance institution CDC will invest $1 billion in green projects in India between 2022-26. Besides, UK has committed a new $200-million private and multilateral investment into the joint UK-India Green Growth Equity Fund that invests in Indian renewable energy.
Tata Power awarded 330 MW solar project in Madhya Pradesh
The company’s arm TP Saurya Limited has received the letter of award to build an aggregate 330 MW PV capacity in the 500MW Neemuch Solar Park.
Adani Green Energy raises US$ 750 million from issuance of green bonds
The solar developer shall utilize the proceeds towards equity funding of the capex for its under-construction renewable projects.
International group offers $68m loans for struggling off-grid clean energy distributors
‘More than 90’ suppliers of appliances such as solar lanterns and home solar panels, as well as mini-grid installers, will be offered low-interest credit by an assortment of government-backed and privately-financed entities.
Indian Railways could power one in four trains with its own solar panels
Feeding solar electricity directly from its own panels into overhead lines on a fully-electrified rail network would be more cost-effective for the state-owned company than buying that green power from the grid, according to a new study.
