Kerala launches 125 MW/500 MWh battery storage tender
NHPC is accepting proposals to set up 125 MW/500 MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems on a build-own-operate basis in Kerala. The projects will be eligible for central financial assistance in the form of viability gap funding.
Blue Energy to set up EV truck, battery manufacturing facility in Maharashtra
Blue Energy Motors has signed an agreement with the Government of Maharashtra to set up a manufacturing facility designed to produce 30,000 EV trucks annually. The facility will also house a battery pack line.
S&P Global: Annual battery cell production passes 10 billion, lower prices to stimulate demand
While oversupply remains a feature of the lithium-ion battery production landscape, large production volumes are accelerating innovation and enhancing energy storage competitiveness. S&P Global analysis reveals that balance is likely to return to the global market in the coming years as stationary energy storage and EV adoption continues to accelerate.
The best tilt angle to improve PV module performance in world’s worst soiling accumulation zone
Scientists have measured the performance of PV modules under strong soiling conditions in Saudi Arabia and have identified the most suitable tilt angles for improving power generation. They have also found that a key role is played by rain intensity, dust, sandstorms, and cloud cover.
Renewable energy plus storage auctions to gain traction
India Ratings expects renewable energy plus storage tenders to gain further traction in the coming years, considering the storage requirement of around 74 GW/411 GWh as per National Electricity Plan (2023-2032).
NTPC-CEB JV finalizes landmark tariff for large-scale solar project in Sri Lanka
Trincomalee Power Co. Ltd, a 50:50 JV company between NTPC and Ceylon Electricity Board, has finalized a 5.97 US cents per unit tariff for its 50 MW project in Sampoor, Trincomalee, after rounds of deliberations with various stakeholders in Sri Lanka
Waaree Energies supplies 132.5 MWp of solar modules to Radiance Renewables
Waaree Energies manufactured and supplied 132.5 MWp of n-type TOPCon solar modules for a commercial and industrial project by Radiance Renewables.
Saudi Arabia commissions its largest battery energy storage system
The 2 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) features 122 prefabricated storage units, designed and supplied by China’s BYD.
Jupiter International secures INR 3-crore rooftop solar project in West Bengal
Jupiter International will deploy rooftop grid-connected solar PV power plants across West Bengal Khadi & Village Industries Board’s 23 locations in West Bengal.
The Hydrogen Stream: SECI awards LoAs for electrolyser production-linked incentives
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) has issued Letters of Award for incentives to set up electrolyzer manufacturing capacities under tranche II of the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme.
