World’s first transnational solar power grid network launched in Glasgow
The India and UK-led global supergrid program seeks to connect 140 countries to round-the-clock green and renewable power.
SJVN secures 100 MW solar project from Punjab discom
The state-owned hydropower producer has landed a 100 MW solar project from the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd at INR 2.69/kWh tariff.
NTPC commissions 80 MW of Jetsar solar project in Rajasthan
The ground-mount solar capacity commissioned is part of the 160 MW Jetsar solar project in the Sri Ganganagar District.
Belectric commissions 250 MW solar farm in Rajasthan
The German EPC player has hit the 1 GWp milestone of installed PV capacity in India with the delivery of a 250 MW solar plant for Fortum. Around 40% of the plant is equipped with high-performance bifacial modules.
India commits to net-zero by 2070
At COP26 Summit in Glasgow, prime minister Narendra Modi also announced India’s pledge to increase its non-fossil energy capacity to 500 GW by 2030. The nation would also increase renewable energy’s share in its overall energy generation mix to 50% by 2030.
Sungrow hits 10 GW of solar inverter shipments in India
The Chinese inverter company has shipped more than 10 GW of solar inverters in India since it began its operations in the market in 2014.
SECI tenders 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid projects
Developers have until December 6 to bid for setting up a cumulative 1.2 GW of wind-solar hybrid capacity on a build-own-operate basis anywhere in India.
Sterling and Wilson Solar appoints India head for solar EPC business
The Indian multinational has elevated Shilpa Urhekar to the position of national head-India for its solar EPC business.
China power crisis hits Indian solar projects
After the ravages of Covid-19, electricity shortages in China have now raised costs for its solar manufacturers, with knock-on effects for developers in India too, again highlighting the dangers of relying on a single solar supply chain.
Investors bet big on renewables while solar takes on coal
Foreign direct investment’s role in bringing in finance, superior technology and other resources is undoubtedly a critical one. The Indian government has tried to create a conducive environment for enabling flow of foreign investments into the solar energy sector in the country, but the norms need to be eased further to really push the industry to its maximum growth potential.
