Bondada Engineering secures 2.6 GWp solar project in Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad-based Bondada Engineering Ltd has secured the development of a 2.6 GWp solar power project in Ananthapuramu and Sri Sathya Sai districts of Andhra Pradesh.
India Ratings upgrades rating for JSW Renew Energy’s debt facilities
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has upgraded the rating of JSW Renew Energy Two Ltd’s debt facilities from ‘IND A-/Stable’ to ‘IND A/Stable’. JSW Renew Energy Two Ltd is a step-down subsidiary of JSW Energy and is currently implementing a 300 MW AC (429 MW DC) solar power project in Thirumani, Pavagada, Karnataka.
The next evolution in solar degradation, unavailability
US-based software provider Solesca presents new ways of handling PV system unavailability and solar module degradation. Engineers have a key role to play in this evolution, ensuring more accurate and reliable energy predictions for solar projects.
Cooling bifacial PV modules with mist
Scientists have placed mist nozzles inside a bifacial PV module and measured it under an extremely hot climate. The module was found to generate up to 37% more electricity on sunny days and up to 46% more on cloudy days compared to standard monofacial panels.
Acme Solar commissions 112.5 MW in Rajasthan
Acme Solar has commissioned an additional 112.5 MW of its 300 MW Sikar PV project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. This follows the commissioning of an initial capacity of 52.5 MW in early May.
Inox Green secures O&M contract for 639 MWp of solar projects
Inox Green Energy Services announced it has signed agreements to provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services for 639 MWp of solar projects owned by one of India’s leading renewable energy companies.
Adani Green switches on 187.5 MW solar at Khavda
Adani Green Energy Ltd has operationalised 187.5 MW solar power capacity at Khavda, Gujarat.
Italy installs 1.24 GW of solar in Q1
Italy installed 1.24 GW of new solar capacity in the first quarter, a 19% decline from the same period in 2024, according to renewables association Anie Rinnovabili. The slowdown highlights mounting headwinds in the country’s PV market.
India installed 7 GW solar in Q1 2025, says Mercom
India installed 5.5 GW of large-scale solar and 1.2 GW of rooftop solar in the January–March quarter of 2025. Large-scale solar installations were down over 36% year-on-year.
Biwatt launches commercial sodium-ion energy storage product
Biwatt has unveiled a 155 kWh sodium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.
