India added 20 GW solar in twelve months ending October
A strong pipeline exists, and SBICAPS expects cumulative 50 GW of solar and wind additions in FY 2025 and FY 2026.
No FCPA violation charges against directors, clarifies Adani Green Energy
Adani Green Energy Ltd has clarified that its directors, namely, Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and Vneet Jaain have not been charged with violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in the indictment by US prosecutors in an alleged solar-related bribery case.
Japan’s 22nd solar auction concludes with lowest bid of $0.049/kWh
Japan has allocated 56.4 MW of PV capacity in its latest procurement exercise. The lowest bid came in at JPY 7.5 ($0.049)/kWh, while the average final price was JPY 8.17/kWh.
CleanMax secures wind-solar PPA with Pipavav cargo port
CleanMax has secured the power purchase agreement for a hybrid project featuring 3.50 MW wind and 1.06 MWp solar components in Gujarat.
THDC seeks consultants for floating solar projects across eight states
THDC India Ltd has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from technical consulting agencies for preparation of detailed project report of floating solar power projects at various locations across India.
Enphase introduces portable off-grid battery
The solar microinverter provider introduced a 1500 Wh portable battery bank.
New research finds utility-scale solar parks foster biodiversity
A series of longitudinal studies of three solar-pollinator sites in Minnesota have demonstrated evidence of native prairie growing under solar panels, providing both soil benefits and habitat for wildlife and pollinators.
Hitachi Energy HVDC technology selected by PowerGrid to transmit renewable energy from Khavda to Nagpur
The consortium of Hitachi Energy India Ltd and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) will design and execute the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link to transmit renewable energy from Khavda in Gujarat to the industrial center of Nagpur in Maharashtra.
Renewables (including large hydro) share reaches 45% in India’s cumulative installed power capacity
India’s installed power generation capacity hit 453 GW as of September 2024 with renewables (including large hydro) contributing 45%.
Germany’s national, federal highways could host 54 GW of PV
A new study by Germany’s Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt) points to strong potential for solar deployment across the nation’s roadways and highways.
