Bifacial PV, single-axis tracking produces cheapest electricity, says IEA-PVPS
The IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme’s (IEA-PVPS) latest factsheet covers bifacial PV modules and advanced tracking systems. It says a combination of bifacial modules with single-axis tracking could increase energy output by up to 35%.
Alpex Solar appoints global head of EPC business
Alpex Solar Ltd has appointed Gaurav Bector as the global head of its EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) business as the company looks to expand its global footprints.
Hindustan Zinc receives renewable power from Serentica’s 180 MW solar project
Hindustan Zinc has initiated power purchase from Serentica’s 180 MW solar project in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan. The procurement is part of a power delivery agreement signed with Serentica for 450 MW of round-the-clock renewable power.
Brookfield acquires controlling stake in Leap Green Energy
Brookfield will initially make an equity investment of over $200 million in Leap Green Energy, through subscription of new shares and acquisition of shares from current shareholders. It may infuse further $350 million of incremental equity capital to support Leap Green’s future growth in renewable energy solutions for the commercial and industrial sector.
KPIL wins new projects worth INR 2,995 crore
With these order wins, Kalpataru Projects International Ltd’s order intake till date in the current financial year stands at INR 6,178 crore.
REC secures JPY 31.96 billion green loan from Deutsche Bank AG
REC Ltd has secured a green loan of JPY 31.96 billion (equivalent to $200 million) from Deutsche Bank AG to finance eligible green projects in India.
Amazon meets 100% renewable energy goal seven years early
All of the electricity consumed by Amazon’s operations, including its data centers, was matched with 100% renewable energy in 2023
Juniper Green secures PPAs for 480 MW of hybrid wind-solar
Juniper Green has secured power purchase agreements with NTPC and Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd for 290 MW and 190 MW of hybrid wind-solar projects, respectively.
Advait Infratech secures solar, green hydrogen projects worth INR 72.69 crore
Advait Infratech Ltd has received Letters of intent from KP Group of Companies to execute a 30 MW solar plant and a 1 MW green hydrogen project on EPC basis in Gujarat.
Godrej & Boyce sets up 12.5 MWp rooftop solar plant for a textile customer
The project is purportedly one of the three largest rooftop solar installations in India and the largest in Madhya Pradesh.
