DVC launches 234 MW floating solar tender
Damodar Valley Corp. (DVC) is accepting bids to set up a 234 MW (AC) grid-tied floating solar PV plant on DVC’s Maithon Dam Reservoir in Jharkhand. Bidding closes on Jan. 7.
Worker charged following alleged theft of 8,000 solar panels
An employee of a solar company based in western Sydney has been charged after allegedly stealing, and then selling, $1.2 million worth of solar panels.
New sodium-ion developments from CATL, BYD, Huawei
Sodium-ion batteries are undergoing a critical period of commercialization with Chinese cleantech juggernauts actively working on their products.
SECI withdraws debarment notice issued to Reliance Power
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) has withdrawn the debarment notice issued to Reliance Power with immediate effect. Accordingly, the Company and its subsidiaries, except Reliance NU BESS Ltd (formerly known as Maharashtra Energy Generation Limited), are eligible to participate in all tenders issued by SECI.
Only 7% of Indian companies with net-zero targets hail from high-emission sectors: ICRA ESG Ratings
The ICRA report states that the 127 companies committing to net zero target through science-based target initiative (SBTi) are primarily from non-hard-to-abate sectors like textiles, software, and pharmaceuticals.
How developing economies are leading the surge in solar power
Favorable government policies have played a crucial role in driving the adoption of solar energy in emerging economies. However, investment in grid modernisation and energy storage solutions is crucial to unlock the next level of sustainable solar integration in these economies.
Waaree wins as pv magazine Awards recognizes Indian solar manufacturing
Gujurat based Waaree Energies takes the Publisher’s Pick prize at the pv magazine Awards 2024 in recognition of the company’s impressive solar production capability and ambitious plans for the future. It is the first time an Indian PV company has received this award.
Tata Power Renewable switches on 431 MW DC solar in Madhya Pradesh
Tata Power Renewable’s 431 MW DC solar project at Neemuch features a combination of single-axis solar trackers and 560 Wp and 565 Wp bifacial glass-to-glass modules.
Italy allocates 1.5 GW in agrivoltaics tender
The Italian authorities have chosen 540 projects, totaling 1.5 GW, in the nation’s first agrivoltaics tender.
US sets antidumping duties for Southeast Asian solar cells
US trade officials have announced preliminary affirmative determinations for antidumping duties on crystalline solar cell imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tariffs range from 21.31% to 271.28% depending on the company and country.
