Bangladeh approves 50 MW solar project at $0.098/kWh
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has approved plans to build a 50 MW solar project in northwestern Bangladesh. The installation will sell power to the BPDB under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) at a rate of $0.098/kWh.
L&T selects Sungrow inverter solution for 2.2 GW AC solar plant in Saudi Arabia
Sungrow will supply its 1+X modular inverter solution to the 2.2 GW AC solar plant of the NEOM green hydrogen project. The PV plant is being executed by Larsen & Toubro on an EPC basis.
ONGC to spend $12 billion on green initiatives by 2030
The state-run explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corp. Ltd (ONGC) aims to achieve an installed renewable energy (RE) capacity of 10 GW by 2030 and 1 million tonnes per annum capacity of green ammonia production as part of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
SJVN tenders BOS package for 275 MW solar
SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL) has invited bids to install and commission 275 MW (AC) of grid-connected solar projects, including 200 MW at Khavda Solar Park (Gujarat) and 75 MW at Jamui (Bihar). The solar modules for both projects will be supplied by SGEL.
Hail-prone areas may require solar modules with 4 mm-thick front glass
New research from India claims solar modules with 3.2 mm-thick front glass may not be strong enough to withstand storms producing big hailstones. The scientists found that a front glass of at least 4 mm should be used to avoid significant damage.
Tata Power profit grows to INR 1,141 crore in Q1 FY24
Tata Power’s profit after tax (net profit) grew 29% year-on-year to INR 1,141 crore ($137.6 million) in the April-May-June period of FY 2023-24. Consolidated revenue stood at INR 15,003 crore.
Including flood, erosion hazards in solar project site selection
New research from Turkey shows the need for a more rigorous approach to PV site selection due to increasing hydrological extremes. The scientists claim that fixed-distance buffer zones are not sufficient to protect solar farms from flood and erosion hazards.
France aims for 48.1 GW of solar by 2030, 140 GW by 2050
The French government says it plans to install 48.1 GW of solar by 2030 and 140 GW by 2050. About 45 GW of the mid-century total will be generated via installations on wasteland, while 35 GW will come from rooftop installations.
NTPC wins 80 MW floating solar project in Madhya Pradesh
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) will develop 80 MW of floating solar capacity at Omkareshwar Reservoir. The electricity generated will be supplied to state-owned electricity distribution companies in Madhya Pradesh.
Mahindra Susten, GUVNL sign 200 MW solar PPA
Mahindra Susten will develop 200 MW of solar capacity to supply electricity to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL). The project can be developed anywhere in India, as long as it is connected to the interstate transmission grid.
