Tata Power switches on 225 MW hybrid project
The hybrid renewable energy project will supply power to Tata Power’s Mumbai distribution company under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
US to extend Investment Tax Credit for solar at 30% to 2032
As written in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the tax credit will begin at 30% and step down to 26% in 2033 and 22% in 2034.
India’s solar report card for FY 2021-22
India installed 12.3 GW of solar in the twelve months ending March 31, 2022. The nation is expected to add a record 20 GW in the current fiscal.
India has installed more than 57.7 GW of solar
The nation reached a cumulative 57.7 GW of solar power generation capacity by June 30, 2022. Rajasthan (14.4 GW), Gujarat (7.8 GW), and Karnataka (7.6 GW) top in PV installations.
NTPC launches tender for 1.15 GW solar, 150 MW/150 MWh battery storage in Cuba
NTPC, as a project management consultant to Unión Eléctrica de Cuba (UNE), has launched bids to develop 1.15 GW of grid-connected solar and 150 MW/150 MWh battery storage projects in Cuba. The prospective developer will execute the project on a ‘build-own-operate-transfer’ basis and transfer to UNE after 25 years.
TERI draws up roadmap to India’s 2030 renewable energy goal
A new report by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) examines the challenges before India in achieving its ambitious target of having 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity and meeting 50% of its energy requirements from renewables by 2030. It also discusses feasible pathways for achieving these.
ONGC partners Greenko to make green hydrogen
India’s largest crude oil and natural gas company has signed an agreement with renewables major Greenko to undertake renewable energy, green hydrogen, and green ammonia projects jointly.
NLC launches 500 MW solar tender
The state-run thermal energy giant has invited bids to install and commission 500 MW (AC) of grid-connected solar projects anywhere in India. Bidding closes on August 24.
Assam chief minister inaugurates Azure Power’s 90 MW solar project
The solar project, the largest in the state, will supply power to Assam Power Distribution Co. Ltd under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
Novel method to turn existing solar parks into agrivoltaic facilities
An international research team has developed a new methodology to increase levels of pollination at ground-mounted solar plants. It involves the development of new vegetated land cover below and around solar parks.
