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Avaada signs $2 million robotic cleaning deal with Airtouch Solar

Indian developer Avaada Group has selected Israeli robotic cleaning specialist Airtouch Solar for the maintenance of PV modules at its solar farms in Rajasthan and Maharashtra. The robotic cleaning contract between the two companies is pegged at around $2 million.

NLC tenders 300 MW of solar in Rajasthan

The state-run thermal energy giant has invited bids to install and commission 300 MW of grid-connected solar projects in Rajasthan. Bidding closes on November 11.

Tata Power targets 10 GW of renewables portfolio in Rajasthan in next five years

Tata Power is looking to expand its renewable power portfolio in Rajasthan to 10 GW in the next five years, from around 5 GW at present. It will also set up solar manufacturing units in the state.

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Why do solar power plants work inefficiently?

When choosing a solar power plant, individuals and businesses pay the most attention to its power – after all, this will determine how much electricity will be produced. Other equipment, systems and sensors that allow monitoring and analysis of the operation of the power plant are often underestimated. But they shouldn’t be: the solar power plant will be used for several decades, so various failures and poor-quality monitoring can have a significant impact on the efficiency of electricity production.

Challenges to utility-scale solar in India

The growth of utility-scale solar PV in India is marred by several challenges such as availability of land, limited local manufacturing capacity, high transmission and distribution losses, grid integration, and other inefficiencies.

India installed 90.3 GW of utility-scale solar and wind as of June 30, 2022

Rajasthan leads in utility-scale solar capacity, accounting for 22% (10,635 MW) of cumulative 48,768 MW PV installations. Karnataka (7,662 MW) ranks second, followed by Maharashtra (5,263 MW).

Sungrow surpasses 14 GW milestone in India

The Chinese solar inverter manufacturer has shipped more than 14 GW of inverters in India since entering the market in 2014.  

Uttar Pradesh seeks consultant for 1.2 GW Jalaun Solar Park

Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL) has opened bids from project management consultants for 1.2 GW Jalaun Solar Park it is developing in the Jalaun district of Uttar Pradesh.

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Gujarat tenders up to 1.2 GW of solar projects

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has issued a tender to procure up to 600 MW of solar power from Khavda solar park-based projects and an additional 600 MW under the Greenshoe option. Bidding closes on November 15.

Renewable Energy India Expo 2022: Key takeaways

This past week saw the Renewable Energy India Expo come to Greater Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi, for its 15th edition. pv magazine spent three days navigating the packed halls of the exhibition and conference, and has compiled these takeaways.

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