Commissioning extension for solar projects only on case-by-case basis, says MNRE
Solar Energy Corp. of India, NTPC, and NHPC would examine developers’ requests for an extension to their solar and wind-solar projects on a case-by-case basis. The extension would be granted only if the developer has taken all possible measures to implement the project (such as land acquisition and order for module/balance-of-system supply) but couldn’t complete it for reasons beyond his control.
US House of Representatives votes to resume solar tariffs
US President Joe Biden’s two-year halt on solar import tariffs is designed to create a bridge of supply as the United States ramps up its domestic manufacturing capacity.
Adani Green Energy doubles profit in FY 2022-23
Adani Green Energy has reported a profit after tax of INR 973 crore in FY 2022-23, almost 100% up from INR 489 crore in FY 2021-22.
GAIL to enter solar manufacturing
India’s largest natural gas company plans to partner with an undisclosed company to undertake vertically integrated solar manufacturing.
People on the move: Longi Hydrogen and Hygenco
Gaurav Gaba has joined Longi Hydrogen as sales director. Shashank Adlakha is starting a new position as a chief operating officer at Hygenco -The Hydrogen Company.
Serentica Renewables secures additional $250 million from KKR
US investor KKR’s latest investment builds on its $400 million commitment to Serentica Renewables last year.
BHEL to make electrolyzers
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd is seeking a business consultant to realize potential opportunities in electrolyzer manufacturing and the green hydrogen value chain.
Strong policy focus needed to drive pumped storage development
Despite being a mature and largely indigenous technology, pumped storage hydropower’s operational capacity in India remains very low at 3.3 GW because of the high development costs and inherent challenges in constructing these schemes.
Avaada Group raises $1.07 billion for green hydrogen, ammonia ventures
Avaada Group has secured $1.07 billion to fund its green hydrogen and green ammonia ventures in India. The funding includes $1 billion from Brookfield Renewable and $68 million from Global Power Synergy Public Co. (GPSC).
IREDA reports record profit in FY 2022-23
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) recorded an all-time high annual net profit of INR 865 crore in FY 2022-23. The profit was up 36% over FY 2021-22. Loans sanctioned and disbursed also hit record levels.
