Japan’s 22nd solar auction concludes with lowest bid of $0.049/kWh
Japan has allocated 56.4 MW of PV capacity in its latest procurement exercise. The lowest bid came in at JPY 7.5 ($0.049)/kWh, while the average final price was JPY 8.17/kWh.
New research finds utility-scale solar parks foster biodiversity
A series of longitudinal studies of three solar-pollinator sites in Minnesota have demonstrated evidence of native prairie growing under solar panels, providing both soil benefits and habitat for wildlife and pollinators.
Hitachi Energy HVDC technology selected by PowerGrid to transmit renewable energy from Khavda to Nagpur
The consortium of Hitachi Energy India Ltd and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) will design and execute the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link to transmit renewable energy from Khavda in Gujarat to the industrial center of Nagpur in Maharashtra.
Renewables (including large hydro) share reaches 45% in India’s cumulative installed power capacity
India’s installed power generation capacity hit 453 GW as of September 2024 with renewables (including large hydro) contributing 45%.
Germany’s national, federal highways could host 54 GW of PV
A new study by Germany’s Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt) points to strong potential for solar deployment across the nation’s roadways and highways.
NGEL, NREDCAP tie up for 25 GW of renewable energy projects in Andhra Pradesh
NTPC Green energy Ltd (NGEL) and New and Renewable Energy Development Corp. of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) have entered a joint venture agreement to develop 25 GW of renewable energy projects, 0.5 mmtpa of green hydrogen and derivatives projects, and 10 GW of pumped hydro projects in the state.
India installed 16 GW of solar in first nine months of 2024, says Mercom
The solar addition in the Jan.-Sep. period of 2024 topped all previous nine-month and annual installations.
Adani calls US allegations ‘baseless,’ to seek all possible legal recourse
The Adani Group has termed the US allegations of bribery for solar contracts ‘baseless’ and added that it will seek all possible legal recourse.
Gautam Adani indicted in US for an alleged solar-related bribery scheme
Gautam Adani faces an indictment in the United States over claims it led a scheme to bribe Indian officials to secure multibillion-dollar solar contracts. The charges allege the group concealed its actions while seeking capital from US and global investors.
Datta Infra commits INR 5,000-crore renewable energy investment in Rajasthan
Datta Power Infra has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Rajasthan to invest INR 5,000 crore in setting up 1 GW of wind, solar, and wind-solar hybrid projects in Rajasthan.
