The case for floating PV on hydroelectric facilities
A study has analyzed the technical and financial feasibility of floating solar at hydro power plants. The report concludes floating PV reduces evaporation from hydropower reservoirs and the water saved can be used to generate more electricity.
NTPC arm commissions 50 MW solar project in Kerala
The 50 MW project at the 200 MW Kasargod Solar Park in Kerala was completed well ahead of the scheduled date.
New mounting system to integrate small PV into wind farms
Switzerland’s Smartvolt has developed a special mounting system that facilitates the quick deployment of small ground-mounted PV systems at the base of wind turbines.
Global bids invited for 190 MW capacity in Rajasthan’s Nokh Solar Park
Solar power developers have until February 10 to bid for the capacity, which shall be awarded through international competitive bidding followed by reverse auction.
India added 7 GW of renewable energy capacity in eight months
The capacity addition during FY 2020-21’s first eight months ending November is 38% lower year-on-year as the pandemic-led disruptions constrained new project development.
Adani Green commissions 25 MW solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh
The solar plant in Chitrakoot takes Adani Green Energy’s total operational renewable capacity to 2975 MW—a step closer to its vision of 25 GW capacity by 2025.
Hybrid renewable tariffs unlikely to match PV-specific
Uncertainty around generation compensation in the event of curtailment due to grid safety reasons and the requirement to maintain at least 33% wind project share in the total contracted capacity are among the deciding factors in tariff assessment.
Rajasthan’s second-largest solar park to complete by March 2022
The state—which is already home to 2250 MW Bhadla Solar Park—is on pace to complete a 925 MW Nokh Solar Park in the Jaisalmer district.
Singapore’s Sembcorp awarded 400 MW solar power project in Rajasthan
With this solar win, Sembcorp Industries’ renewables portfolio has swelled to over 3 GW in operation and under development across Singapore, China, and India.
Tata Power to develop 110 MW solar project for Kerala Discom
State Discom Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) will procure the solar electricity generated from the project under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
