“India will be the fastest-growing renewable energy market among large economies through 2030,” says IEA
The International Energy Agency projects India’s annual renewable energy capacity additions to more than quadruple from 15 GW in 2023 to 62 GW in 2030.
Vision Mechatronics launches India’s first high-voltage second-life battery
Vision Mechatronics has partnered with JSW MG Motors India to repurpose retired MG ZS EV batteries for industrial use. The initial deployment of the battery is in a Pune-based facility. It uses six modules from MG ZS EV batteries and is paired with an industrial UPS to deliver 36 kW of power.
Rooftop PV installations could raise daytime temperatures in urban environments by up to 1.5 C
New research shows that rooftop PV system may have “unintended” consequences on temperartures in urban environments. Rooftop arrays, for example, may potentially lower nighttime temperatures by up to 0.6 C.
Torrent Power secures LoA from MSEDCL for 2 GW pumped storage capacity
Torrent Power will provide 2 GW of energy storage capacity from its upcoming intrastate transmission system-connected pumped hydro storage plant being set up in Maharashtra.
NHPC tenders 2.4 GW of solar projects
NHPC Ltd has launched a tender to select developers for setting up 1.2 GW of grid-connected solar PV projects and additional capacity up to 1.2 GW under ‘Greenshoe Option.’ Bidding closes on Nov. 4.
Rayzon Solar ramping up module manufacturing capacity to 12 GW by September next year
Rayzon Solar, which currently has 4 GW PV panel manufacturing capacity, will add 3 GW by December and a further 5 GW by September next year to reach a cumulative module capacity of 12 GW per year. The company will also build a 1.2 GW cell line by the end of 2025.
Solartive hits one lakh solar pumps milestone
The solar pump manufacturer’s annual turnover jumped to INR 181 crore in FY 2024, from INR 87 crore in FY 2023.
Energy storage is a solved problem
There are thousands of extraordinarily good pumped hydro energy storage sites around the world with extraordinarily low capital cost. When coupled with batteries, the resulting hybrid system has large energy storage, low cost for both energy and power, and rapid response. Storage is a solved problem.
The impact of sodium, moisture on heterojunction PV module performance
Researchers in France have investigated heterojunction solar module reliability in damp heat environment and have found that sodium ions are the main source of degradation.
Kärcher to deepen presence in Indian market with tailored cleaning solutions
Kärcher India, the Indian arm of Germany-based cleaning technology company Kärcher, is eyeing the growing demand from large-scale commercial and industrial solar installations in India and also looking to tailor its solutions for residential rooftop solar installations.
