Indonesia targets over 5.7 GW of rooftop solar by 2028
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Indonesia has set a quota of 5,746 MW of rooftop solar to be deployed between 2024 and 2028. The Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform anticipates rooftop solar to be more commonly adopted by commercial and industrial consumers than residential users, following the abolishment of net-metering earlier this year.
Vibrant Energy promotes Vinay Pabba to CEO
Vinay Pabba, who is currently Vibrant Energy’s chief operating officer, will shortly be taking up the role of chief executive officer (CEO).
Industry tie-ups and innovative financing mechanisms will drive MSMEs’ renewable energy adoption in India
Innovative financing mechanisms, such as credit guarantees and first-loss coverage, are essential to funding MSMEs’ adoption of renewable energy.
Jakson Solar recognized as top performer in PVEL’s 2024 PV Module Reliability Scorecard
Jakson Solar’s Helia range of mono PERC PV modules, both monofacial and bifacial variants, attained Top Performer status in the 2024 PV Module Reliability Scorecard by Kiwa PVEL (PV Evolution Labs).
Gensol wins GUVNL’s 250 MW/500 MWh standalone battery storage tender
Gensol Engineering Ltd has won the 250 MW/ 500 MWh standalone battery storage tender by quoting the lowest price of INR 3.72 lacs/MW/month.
Australia adds 9.6 GWh pumped hydro project to pipeline
The pipeline of pumped hydro storage projects in the Australian state of Queensland continues to grow, with Victoria-based renewables company BE Power announcing plans to develop an 800 MW/9.6 GWh project at Mount Alma near Gladstone.
Weather-related damage to solar assets in USA exceed modeling expectations by 300%
The report from kWh Analytics, with input from several industry leaders, identified 14 risks to be aware of in the solar industry, including risks related to extreme weather, such as hail, and operational risks.
Waaree supplies 68 MW of solar modules for Gensol’s Mahagenco project
Waaree Energies Ltd has supplied 68 MW of its bifacial dual-glass solar modules to Gensol Engineering Ltd. The modules are currently being commissioned for the Mahagenco solar PV project.
SJVN allocates 1.5 GW wind-solar hybrid at $0.041/kWh
The winning developers will establish wind-solar hybrid power projects on a build-own-operate basis for power supply under a 25-year power purchase agreement with SJVN.
Avaada signs green ammonia offtake MoU with Mysore Ammonia
Avaada Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for long-term supply of green ammonia to Mysore Ammonia, an ammonia distributor and trader in India.
