Are robots coming for solar installer jobs?
Robots on solar sites are not new; they have been deployed to automate everything from operations and maintenance to inspection and cleaning. In recent months, there has been an uptick in interest in robots for installation, particularly among utility-scale solar developers dealing with staff shortages, safety concerns, rising costs, and pressure to build.
NHPC tenders 1.2 GW of solar with 600 MW/2.4 GWh of storage
NHPC Ltd has launched a tender to select developers for setting up 1,200 MW of grid-connected solar PV power projects with 600 MW/2,400 MWh of energy storage systems (ESS). Additional PV capacity up to 1,200 MW with ESS is available under Greenshoe option. Bidding closes on April 24.
RMC Switchgears sets up solar subsidiary
RMC Solar One will be engaged in the business of generation and distribution of power generated by solar and other resources.
Renewable energy sector in 2025 and beyond
Governments worldwide are enacting policies that encourage investment in green technologies. As businesses recognise the long-term benefits of transitioning to renewable sources, private capital is increasingly flowing into innovative projects that promise sustainable returns.
Bridge And Roof Co. seeks associate for 100 MW solar EPC in Rajasthan
Bridge And Roof Co. (India) has invited bids for selection of a sub-contractor to set up a 100 MW solar plant on a turnkey basis in Rajasthan.
Solar adds record 452 GW to global renewables capacity in 2024
Global renewables capacity grew by a record 585 GW in 2024, with solar accounting for 452 GW, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Solar and wind together made up 96.6% of the increase.
AMPIN Energy Transition secures equity investment of $50 million from Siemens
AMPIN Energy Transition has secured an investment of $50 million from Siemens Financial Services, the financing arm of Siemens AG, to scale its renewable energy portfolio in India.
NTPC commissions 245 MW of Nokh solar project in Rajasthan
The 245 MW capacity is part of the 735 MW Nokh solar PV project in Jaisalmer.
BluPine Energy secures INR 1,787 crore from NaBFID to strengthen renewable energy portfolio
BluPine Energy has secured INR 1,787 crore from the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID). The funding will allow it to optimize cost structure and expand renewable portfolio.
Bridging the digital divide: The reality of transformation in renewable energy
Digital adoption across the renewable energy value chain reveals a stark imbalance. Operations and maintenance (O&M) has embraced digitalization most enthusiastically, with SCADA systems and IoT-enabled devices revolutionizing efficiency through real-time monitoring and resource optimization. However, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) processes remain surprisingly under-digitized despite their critical importance.
