Brazil generates 88% of power from renewables in 2024
Brazil’s electricity mix was 88% renewable in 2024, with wind and solar supplying about 24% of total demand, according to new data from state-owned energy agency Empresa de Pesquisa Energetica (EPE).
The hydrogen stream: Honeywell, NTPC Green join hands for production of sustainable aviation fuel
The collaboration will leverage Honeywell’s eFining technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel from carbon dioxide (CO2) feedstock captured from NTPC’s power plants and green hydrogen.
Automation and AI in driving evolution in solar operations
The solar energy industry is capitalising on the integration of automation and AI. These technologies play an integral role in transforming solar operations from reactive and manual processes into intelligent, predictive and highly efficient systems.
SJVN expects to complete 1 GW Bikaner solar project by October
With 320 MW already under commercial operation, the remaining 680 MW of the Bikaner solar project is scheduled for commissioning in the coming months.
Estimating potential-induced degradation in PV systems used for water pumping
Researchers in Spain have developed a new method to estimated potential-induced degradation (PID) in solar modules used in PV-driven water pumping systems. The proposed approach can detect PID from the open-circuit voltage measurement of the system’s PV module strings.
Sembcorp secures second solar-energy storage hybrid project in India
Sembcorp Industries has received a Letter of Award from SJVN Ltd for a 150 MW solar power project with a 300 MWh battery energy storage system.
NTPC Renewable Energy launches 245 MW solar EPC tender
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd is accepting bids for the installation and commissioning of a 245 MW grid-connected solar PV project on a turnkey basis in the Khavda Renewable Energy Park of Gujarat.
SAEL secures $132 million for 300 MW solar project in Andhra Pradesh
SAEL has secured $132 million in debt financing for the development of a 300 MW solar power project in Andhra Pradesh. The funding was secured from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), New Development Bank (NDB), and Societe Generale with each committing $44 million to the project.
Zambia completes 100 MW solar farm
Zesco has completed the 100 MW Chisamba solar farm in southern Zambia and has launched plans for a second 100 MW phase at the site, now home to sub-Saharan Africa’s largest grid-connected solar plant outside South Africa.
NLC, MAHAPREIT form JV to develop 5 GW of renewable energy projects in Maharashtra
The joint venture company aims to develop 5 GW of renewable energy capacity in Maharashtra, with an initial target of 2 GW.
