SECI tenders 1.2 GW solar in Karnataka
Developers have until September 3 to bid for the solar projects to be set up on a build-own-operate basis in Karnataka.
IndiGrid acquires 100 MW solar assets from Fotowatio Renewable
With this, India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) has become the first infrastructure investment trust in India to acquire renewable energy assets. The acquisition of 100 MW solar assets from the Spanish developer was done at an enterprise value of INR 6.6 billion.
Earth sciences ministry revisiting weather forecast approach to suit solar sector needs
The Ministry of Earth Sciences will strengthen meteorological forecasting activities in sync with the demands of the solar and wind energy sector stakeholders. It is already working on a five-year (2021-26) plan, said M. Rajeevan, Secretary, MoES, at a virtual workshop conducted recently.
Hyderabad International Airport adds a second 5 MW solar plant
With this, the GMR Hyderabad International Airport now has an aggregate 10 MW solar capacity operational for captive use.
Solar module cooling techniques for the desert
Saudi scientists have tested several cooling technologies for solar panels and have found that active techniques work better than passive ones under harsh climatic conditions. The most effective one consists of a system based on four heat pipes immersed in a box of liquid, as liquid bulk, integrated with the back of the solar panel.
NHPC tenders 600 MW solar EPC work in Rajasthan
The state-owned hydropower producer has already identified the land for the solar project in village Deora of the Jaisalmer district. It shall acquire the land on a long-team lease basis to develop the project.
NTPC to set up India’s largest solar park at Rann of Kutch
The state-run power producer will set up a 4.75 GW solar park at Rann of Kutch—a saline desert in the Indian State of Gujarat.
SECI tenders 100 MW solar in Chhattisgarh
Bidders have until September 9 to lodge their interest in engineering, procurement, and construction of a 100 MW solar project. The responsibility for the land arrangement lies with the installer.
Mahindra & Mahindra signs solar PPA with ReNew Sunlight
The company will purchase power from a 58 MW captive solar plant to be developed by ReNew Sunlight, a step-down subsidiary of ReNew Power.
The prospects for solar in a 1.5C world
We will need 10.7 TW of clean energy generation capacity this decade to stay on track with the most ambitious of the climate change paths agreed in Paris, which would include plenty of solar investment and jobs, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency.
