Coal India sets up renewable energy JV with RRVUNL in Rajasthan
The joint venture company, CIL Rajasthan Akshay Urja Ltd, will develop, construct, and operate solar, wind, pumped storage, and other renewable energy projects. The power generated will be sold to Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd under Section 62 of the Electricity Act, 2003, or to other eligible entities.
SEPC Ltd secures 133 MW AC solar EPC order from India Power Corp. arm
SEPC Ltd (formerly Shriram EPC Ltd) has secured the EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contract of a 133 MW AC solar power project in Maharashtra. The project has been awarded by Parmeshi Urja Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kolkata-based integrated power utility India Power Corp. Ltd (IPCL).
Understanding P50, P90, and P99 in solar energy
In the solar energy sector, P50, P90, and P99 represent the probability that a project will generate at least a certain amount of electricity in a given year. This article explains what these probabilities mean, why they are important, how they are calculated, and how to use them.
Waaree Energies secures 150 MW solar PPA with MPPMCL
Waaree Energies has signed a power purchase agreement to supply 150 MW of solar power to M.P. Power Management Co. Ltd (MPPMCL).
Solar risks: Hail, AI error, wildfire, and more
Hail damage remains a top risk to large-scale solar assets in USA, according to an annual report from kWh Analytics.
2025: A landmark year for solar energy
The IEA-PVPS 2025 Snapshot of Global PV Markets reveals a pivotal moment for solar power: global PV capacity surpassed 2.2 TW, with more than 600 GW installed in 2024 alone. As module prices fell due to oversupply, installation volumes continued to grow, highlighting both the strength and volatility of the global PV industry.
Financing India’s clean energy transition
To effectively meet its clean energy and net zero targets, India must address the current limitations in its green financing models. Additionally, the lenders must take into account sector specific risks.
Solarium Green re-enters solar module manufacturing with new 1 GW facility in Ahmedabad
The 1 GW solar module facility is scheduled to start commercial operation in the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year 2025-26.
New cooling gel could raise PV module efficiency by 12%
Researchers in Saudi Arabia have developed a hydrogel composite that absorbs moisture in solar modules overnight and facilitates evaporative cooling throughout daylight hours. The system has undergone lab tests and outdoor experiments on two continents.
Sunnova files for bankruptcy
US residential solar company Sunnova has entered into asset and power purchase agreements to support operations while it seeks a buyer.
