Adani chief talks solar and hydrogen storage opportunity
Covid-19 crisis has provided system operators with insights on keeping the grid stable with high levels of renewable penetration. Post Covid-19, this may be the new norm, Gautam Adani said in a LinkedIn post recently.
MNRE seeks consultants for the global supergrid plan
July 6 is the last date to submit proposals for the ambitious ‘one sun, one world, one grid’ plan that aims at seamless sharing of renewable energy resources among countries for mutual benefits and global sustainability. The program has been taken up by the Ministry with assistance from the World Bank.
Modi calls for a rooftop-solar-powered city in every state
The prime minister again emphasized the need for India to develop a domestic solar manufacturing industry and also urged officials to get on with plans to make Ladakh carbon-neutral.
NTPC tenders 600 MW grid-connected solar EPC work
The interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected solar projects—to be set up on a turnkey basis—can be located anywhere in India. Bidding closes on June 22.
Integrating agriculture and solar energy production
A study by Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems has evaluated the feasibility of horticulture PV at the site of Paras in Akola district of Maharashtra, where the state utility Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd (Mahagenco) is considering to install a ground-mounted solar system on more than 100 hectare (ha) of arable land.
Rs 900-billion package not a solution to Discoms’ woes, but offers respite
For long-term stability, Discoms need to address operational issues like low billing and collection efficiency and high aggregate technical and commercial losses.
Three signs that battery energy storage is mainstream today
With the inclusion of battery energy storage into new building codes and safety standards, it’s obvious just how mainstream storage is today.
NTPC, ONGC sign MoU to set up renewable energy JV
As per the MoU, the state-owned power producer along with the oil and gas producer shall explore setting up of renewable energy projects in India and overseas, and sustainability, storage, e-mobility and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) compliant projects.
Italian homeowners can now install PV systems for free
The Italian government has raised the tax breaks it offers for building renovations and energy-requalification projects – potentially including storage-backed rooftop PV systems – to 110%. The new measure is part of the Relaunch Decree, which is a package of guidelines aimed at reviving the Italian economy in response to the Covid-19 crisis.
Solar tariffs below Rs 2.55/kWh financially unviable now, says Ieefa
To earn reasonable returns on solar projects, developers must factor in the various risks and correctly estimate the cost of every component before bidding.
