ReNew repaid over $1 billion to offshore bondholders in FY2023
The amount repaid included the most recent amortization of $180 million this month.
IREDA touches new record in lending for renewable energy projects
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) disbursed loans of INR 16,320 crore and sanctioned INR 32,578 crore for renewable energy projects, in FY 2022-23.
BVG wins BOS package for 100 MW solar project in Punjab
Bharat Vikas Group (BVG) has won the balance-of-system package for SJVN Green Energy’s 100 MW (AC) grid-connected solar PV power project in Punjab. The total project value, including three-year operation and maintenance, is INR 116.29 crore.
4,995 MW of solar parks approved for Bundelkhand region
The Bundelkhand region in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a solar hub with an aggregate solar park capacity of 4,995 MW approved so far by the government.
Airtouch Solar signs $4 million cleaning robot deal with Acme
Israel-based Airtouch Solar has signed a $4 million deal with Indian developer Acme for the supply and maintenance of PV panel cleaning robots.
New global solar capacity additions hit 191 GW in 2022, says IRENA
Global renewable capacity increased by 295 GW last year, bringing the world to a cumulative installed capacity of 3,372 GW, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy wins BOS package for NTPC’s 1.2 GW solar project in Gujarat
The solar project comprises four blocks of 300 MW (AC) each at Khavda RE Power Park in Rann of Kutch. The total project value, including three-year operation and maintenance, is INR 2,100 crore.
Tata Power secures ‘Letter of Award’ for 200 MW solar project in Maharashtra
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd to set up a 200 MW solar PV project in the Solapur district of Maharashtra.
IndianOil targets 200 GW of renewable energy portfolio by 2050
The state-owned oil and gas major targets 200 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2050. It also plans to have around 2 million metric tons of green hydrogen capacity in its fold by 2050.
Iberdrola using dogs, robots to monitor solar plants
Iberdrola is using a springer spaniel in a solar park to smell electrical problems that could lead to power cuts. It is also using a robotic dog to detect and analyze faults in substations.
