New battery sizing approach for virtual synchronous generators, control-based grid-forming inverters
A group of researchers in Australia has outlined a new methodology to determine the minimum power rating of energy storage systems (ESSs) used for emergency under-frequency response. The ESS size must be calculated to maintain the frequency within the standard operating range.
Weiheng Ecactus releases three-phase all-in-one battery storage system
The Chinese manufacturer’s new battery energy storage system consists of an inverter ranging in size from 5 kW to 13 kW and a storage system of 10 kWh to 30 kWh. Up to five units can be connected in parallel.
Amara Raja Infra commissions NTPC’s 135 MWp solar PV project in Rajasthan
Amara Raja Infra has commissioned NTPC’s Anta ground-mounted solar PV project of 90 MW AC (135 MWp) in the Baran district of Rajasthan.
Thermax exploring green hydrogen production through biomass, electrolysis routes
Thermax, which partnered with Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) last year, is looking at different ways of green hydrogen generation for commercial and industrial customers in India.
Shakti Pumps wins $66.65 million solar pump order
Shakti Pumps (India) has secured the contract to supply, install and commission 12,537 solar water pumps across Uttar Pradesh under Component-B of PM-KUSUM scheme (Phase-III).
Data center power loads threaten corporate net-zero goals
The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that by 2026, data centers will consume more than 800 TWh annually, more than double their consumption in 2022.
World’s largest vertical rooftop PV system deployed on Norway’s national football stadium
Norwegian vertical PV system provider Over Easy Solar deployed a 248.4 kW installation on Norway’s national football stadium. The system features over 1,200 vertical photovoltaic panels developed by Over Easy Solar itself.
SECI launches 2 GW solar, storage tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) is accepting bids to set up 2 GW of solar PV power projects with 1 GW/4 GWh energy storage systems on a build-own-operate basis. The projects can be located anywhere in India and must connect to the interstate transmission system. Bidding closes on Sept. 2.
Oorja raises $1.5 million to scale its solar farming-as-a-service model
Oorja owns, operates and maintains decentralised solar infrastructure at the farm level and sells solar-powered irrigation, milling and cooling services to smallholder farmers on a pay-per-use basis.
Hail risk may bring financial instability to solar projects
To ensure sustainability and financial viability, the solar industry needs a critical reevaluation and enhancement of both technical protective measures and financial risk management practices for solar installations in hail-prone regions.
