Most significant roadblocks to India’s solar energy goals
India needs to install an average of 25 GW solar capacity every year to reach its renewable energy target of ‘450 GW by 2030’ with over 60% (280 GW) from solar. The nation must build enough manufacturing capacity back home to be ready on the supply side to support the new installations.
International Solar Alliance launches programs on solar and battery waste management, green hydrogen
The International Solar Alliance (ISA), which aims to mobilize more than $1 trillion of solar power investment by 2030 in its member countries, expanded its scope of work by launching programs on solar panel and battery waste management and solar-powered hydrogen production in its fourth assembly held recently.
NITI Aayog launches geospatial energy map of India
The map attempts to identify and locate all primary and secondary sources of energy and their transportation/transmission networks to provide a comprehensive view of energy production and distribution in the country.
New tracker design for agrivoltaics
Spanish company Axial Structural is introducing a new type of tracker for agrivoltaic installations. The product can be adapted to various ground conditions and gradients, with programmable to optimize light and shade for different crops in different climates.
Technique Solaire completes acquisition of 34 MW solar plant from Jakson
The ground-mounted solar plant, located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, is now the highest capacity PV plant owned by the France-based Technique Solaire group. The plant produces 49,500 MWh of renewable electricity per annum.
Large clusters of solar power stations
Solar pioneer Philip Wolfe looks at areas where solar generating stations are clustered together, without the coordination of organised solar parks.
Reliance Industries’ new energy arm to acquire 40% stake in Sterling and Wilson Solar
The acquisition gives Reliance New Energy Solar access to Sterling and Wilson Solar’s PV plant engineering and project management skills as it aspires to become a global leader in green energy based on the latest and most cost-competitive technologies and development capabilities.
Maharashtra tenders 25 MW grid-connected solar
The Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd (MAHAGENCO) has invited bids to set up a 25 MW grid-connected solar plant in the Dhule district on a revenue share basis.
Large-scale solar can cool nearby areas
An international team of scientists observed a cooling effect in a large radius around solar arrays. The cooling may have implications for local ecosystem management.
Emerging trends in the Indian solar power sector
The Indian solar power sector is undergoing a technology-backed transformation at every stage from manufacturing to installation to improve cost and performance efficiency.
