Tamil Nadu tenders 20 MW rooftop solar under Capex mode
Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency has invited bids to install an aggregate 20 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar capacity under CAPEX mode in the State of Tamil Nadu.
DVC to set up 2 GW of floating solar across its reservoirs
The state-owned thermal and hydel power generator has already received approval for 990 MW of floating solar under the Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Parks (UMREPP) scheme. A tender for part of this capacity will be launched shortly.
Husk Power secures $750,000 to expand solar microgrid business in Nigeria and India
Bihar-based Husk Power Systems has secured $750,000 in debt to build eight new community solar microgrids in Nigeria and expand operations in India.
Is floating solar PV the future?
The major impediments to floating solar photovoltaics (floatovoltaics) are the high cost of materials and the complex installation involved.
HPCL, NTPC sign MoU on renewable energy and storage
Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd and NTPC Green Energy Ltd will collaborate in renewable energy, energy storage, round-the-clock (RTC) power, electric mobility, and solar-wind value chain projects.
Madhya Pradesh to promote pumped hydro storage projects
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that pumped hydro storage projects will be encouraged under the Madhya Pradesh Renewable Energy Policy 2022. The sites for these projects will be allotted based on a competitive tender process.
Impact of dust, heat, soiling on solar project performance
Scientists in Morocco recently conducted a year-long study on the impacts of soiling on PV modules in arid, dusty conditions. They found that soiling could contribute to daily performance losses of as much as 15%.
India approves National Green Hydrogen Mission
The Union Cabinet has approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an initial outlay of INR 19,744 crore ($2,385 million). The Mission aims to make India a global hub for the production, utilization and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives.
India misses 2022 renewables target of 175 GW by 30%
India has installed a cumulative renewables capacity (excluding large hydro) of 122 GW as of December 31, 2022, falling 30% short of its 175 GW target. While solar addition has remained more consistent than wind over the last few years, 2023 is going to be a challenging year for PV installation due to the shortage of domestically manufactured modules.
EV manufacturers’ wishlist for Union Budget 2023–24
Electric vehicle (EV) and component manufacturers seek a uniform 5% goods and service tax (GST) for all EV spare parts. They also want the scrapping of import duty on lithium-ion battery cells and policy support for battery recycling.
