How to convert PV plants with dual-axis trackers into agrivoltaic facilities
A Spanish group of researchers has investigated how much agricultural production may be hosted by existing ground-mounted PV plants using dual-axis trackers. They outlined a new methodology that reportedly enables to quantify how much space around and beneath the panels can be uses for agricultural purposes.
Sri Lanka launches tender for 165 MW of ground-mounted solar
Sri Lanka has launched a tender for 165 MW (AC) of ground-mounted solar, accepting applicants to develop solar plants up to 5 MW ins size, connected to one of 20 selected substations across the country. The winners will sign 20-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with the state-owned Ceylon Electricity Board.
Mahindra Susten secures 300 MW project in NTPC 1.5 GW solar tender
Mahindra Susten will develop a 300 MW solar PV project for power supply to NTPC under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
SJVN secures Letter of Intent for 200 MW solar project at Khavda
SJVN Green Energy Ltd will develop a 200 MW solar project on a build-own-operate basis for power supply to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL).
Solar asset underperformance estimated to cause $4.6 billion in preventable losses
Analyzing a global dataset of 125 GW of PV systems, drone operator Raptor Maps marked a rising trend of system underperformance.
Bangladesh approves 300 MW of solar
The Bangladeshi authorities have approved three 100 MW solar projects, with tariff rates of around $0.10/kWh.
JSW Energy secures LoA for 700 MW solar capacity from SECI
JSW Neo Energy had secured 700 MW solar capacity through tariff-based competitive bid in SECI auction for setting up 1.5 GW of ISTS-connected PV projects.
ACEN, BrightNight to develop 1 GW of renewables in Philippines
ACEN, an energy company in the Philippines, has agreed to help US-based BrightNight to develop its 1 GW renewable power portfolio in the Philippines.
SJVN gets Letter of Intent from GUVNL for 500 MW solar project
SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL) has received the Letter of Intent (LoI) to develop a 500 MW solar project, on a build-own-operate basis, at GIPCL Solar Park in the Khavda region of Gujarat.
Maharashtra launches 600 MW solar EPC tender
Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MSPGCL) has tendered the EPC package with land for 600 MW(AC) of grid-connected ground-mounted solar PV projects.
