New battery sizing approach for virtual synchronous generators, control-based grid-forming inverters
A group of researchers in Australia has outlined a new methodology to determine the minimum power rating of energy storage systems (ESSs) used for emergency under-frequency response. The ESS size must be calculated to maintain the frequency within the standard operating range.
Amara Raja Infra commissions NTPC’s 135 MWp solar PV project in Rajasthan
Amara Raja Infra has commissioned NTPC’s Anta ground-mounted solar PV project of 90 MW AC (135 MWp) in the Baran district of Rajasthan.
SECI launches 2 GW solar, storage tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) is accepting bids to set up 2 GW of solar PV power projects with 1 GW/4 GWh energy storage systems on a build-own-operate basis. The projects can be located anywhere in India and must connect to the interstate transmission system. Bidding closes on Sept. 2.
Hail risk may bring financial instability to solar projects
To ensure sustainability and financial viability, the solar industry needs a critical reevaluation and enhancement of both technical protective measures and financial risk management practices for solar installations in hail-prone regions.
Can the grid cope with the surge in electricity demand?
The grid needs to modernize to meet a booming demand for electricity, which is only predicted to grow even further in coming years. IEC Standards are key to help with the transition.
Dynamic Services to develop 100 MW solar plant in Manipur
Dynamic Services & Security Ltd has signed an agreement with Sungevity Enterprises to develop a 100 MW solar power plant in Manipur, India, through a special purpose vehicle. Dynamic will own 85% of the equity in the SPV.
India can leverage its solar and storage edge to avoid power shortages
Large-scale solar + storage deployment is the main option left to avoid power shortages, as they can be deployed much faster than new thermal and hydro assets. Recent gigawatt-scale solar + storage auction results, with a record low price of INR 3.4/kWh, show that such deployment will be highly economical, says a new study from the University of California’s India Energy and Climate Center.
AI-enabled solar installation robot
Maximo the robot will soon help to construct the 2 GW Bellefield solar project in California.
Waaree Renewable Q1 profit up 209% YoY
Waaree Renewable Technologies, the solar EPC arm of Waaree Group, has reported a revenue of INR 236.35 crore and net profit of INR 28.16 crore for the first quarter of FY 2024-25.
New model to identify optimal power sizing ratio for solar inverters
Researchers in Malaysia have proposed a new approach to identify the optimal power sizing ratio to balance PV energy capture with inverter costs. The calibrated model is said to accurately reflect the relationship between inverter efficiency and real-world system behavior.
