Scaling solar faces realities on the ground
Large-scale solar projects in India face challenges from land constraints to harsh climates and technical losses. This article explores five key roadblocks and how installers are navigating around them.
Juniper Green signs PPA with TATA Power for 70 MW FDRE power project
Juniper Green Energy Ltd has secured a 25-year power purchase agreement with TATA Power Co. Ltd for a 70 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) power project. To supply the contracted power, it will deploy 180 MWp of renewable energy (solar and wind) capacity backed with around 280 MWh of battery storage.
Loom Solar announces strategic expansion into utility-scale solar plus battery storage projects
Loom Solar has unveiled its strategy to expand into the deployment of large-scale solar power plants, supported by battery energy storage systems (BESS) to ensure grid stability.
Ceigall secures 147 MW AC solar project from MSEDCL
Ceigall India has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) for the development of a 147 MW (AC) grid-connected solar power project under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 Scheme.
ACME Solar Holdings upgraded to CRISIL AA-/Stable rating
CRISIL Ratings has upgraded its rating on ACME Solar’s non-fund-based long-term bank facilities of INR 1,000 crore to ‘AA-/Stable’ from ‘A+/Positive’.
Spain’s solar capacity to hit 152.8 GW by 2035, says GlobalData
GlobalData projects Spain’s renewables to reach 218.1 GW by 2035, while solar will drive growth with 152.8 GW of capacity.
New study reveals 3,343 GWp deployable ground-mounted solar potential in India
India has an estimated 3,343 GWp of deployable ground-mounted solar PV potential (DC capacity), significantly higher than the 2014 total estimate of approximately 748.98 GWp, according to a new comprehensive study by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). This updated figure is based on an analysis of 27,571 km² of technically feasible land — about 6.69% of the country’s total identified wasteland area (412,458.37 km²).
Vsole Solar opens inverter factory
Vsole Solar Energy has inaugurated its fully integrated in-house solar inverter manufacturing facility with a capacity to produce more than 20,000 inverters every month.
Tata Power Renewable signs 80 MW FDRE PPA with Tata Power Mumbai Distribution
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) will develop a project combining solar, wind and battery storage components to ensure 80 MW firm and dispatchable renewable power supply during peak demand hours.
Adani Green reaches 16.7 GW of operating renewable capacity
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has achieved a total operational renewable energy generation capacity of 16,679.80 MW with the recent commissioning of solar, wind, and hybrid projects at Khavda, Gujarat.
