Rooftop solar’s success results in ‘struggling’ large-scale segment in Australia
As rooftop solar racks up records in Australia, price cannibalization has resulted in a “struggling” large-scale market segment. Bruce Mountain, head of the University of Victoria’s Energy Policy Centre, says that increasingly depressed wholesale electricity prices during the day are squeezing out big PV.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lay the foundation stone of NLC’s 300 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan
High-efficiency bifacial PV modules manufactured in India will be installed for the 300 MW Barsingsar solar project in Rajasthan. The project is set for commissioning by September this year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to dedicate NTPC’s 300 MW Nokhra solar project to the nation
Spread over 1550 acres in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan, the project is being executed under the CPSU Scheme (Phase-II) with an investment of INR 1,803 crore to ensure green power to the state of Telangana.
India needs INR 30 lakh crore investment during FY 2024-30 to meet its COP Climate Pledges: IREDA CMD
The investment is required in building capacities across solar, hydro, wind, and waste-to-energy sectors, green hydrogen (including electrolyzers), batteries, and transmission.
NTPC launches 1.5 GW solar tender
NTPC has invited bids to set up 1.5 GW of solar power projects on a build-own-operate basis anywhere in India.
The Hydrogen Stream: ACME, Avaada begin work on green hydrogen and ammonia projects in the Indian state of Odisha
Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, laid the foundation stone for Acme Cleantech’s 1.1 mmtpa green ammonia plant and Avaada Green’s 0.5 mtpa green hydrogen/ammonia facility at Gopalpur Industrial Park.
Adani Green begins generation from the world’s largest renewable energy park
Adani Green Energy Ltd has operationalized the first 551 MW solar capacity of the planned 30 GW renewable energy park at Khavda, Gujarat, by supplying power to the national grid.
Saudi Arabia reveals bidders for 3.7 GW solar tender
Saudi Power Procurement Co. (SPPC) has announced the selected bidders for the the fifth round of the Saudi Arabian government’s renewable energy tender program.
ALMM mandate reimposed: What it means
The ALMM mandate reimposed from April 1, 2024 provides relief for solar developers with advanced progress in development and with expected commissioning post-March 31, 2024. It also allows exemption for open access-based and captive solar projects, enabling these projects to source modules from the most cost-competitive sources.
Hartek secures 75 MW solar project from SJVN Green
Hartek Power has secured the contract to develop, implement, and maintain a 75 MW (AC) grid-connected solar PV power plant along with a 132 kV sub-station in the Jamui district of Bihar. The project is worth INR 113 crore.
