Adani sponsored ‘green energy gallery’ opens at London Science Museum
London Science Museum’s newest exhibit is focused on energy transition and renewable energy. The gallery showcases how the world can generate and use energy more sustainably, highlighting technologies and projects from the UK and abroad. Adani Green Energy is the gallery’s title sponsor.
Turkey introduces duties on PV module imports from 5 countries
The Turkish government has decided to impose a tariff of $25 per square meter on solar modules imported from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Croatia, and Jordan.
EDF, KOWEPO to build 1.5 GW solar project in UAE
Korea Western Power Co. (KOWEPO) and EDF Renewables have signed a joint development agreement for a 1.5 GW solar farm in Khazna, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The partners also recently won another project of the same size in the Al-Ajban region.
Renewable energy developers applaud Supreme Court verdict on Great Indian Bustard protection
India’s apex court has relaxed restrictions on the construction of overhead transmission lines in the potential areas for renewable energy generation in Rajasthan and Gujarat. It has also constituted a new committee to identify measures and safeguards to be adopted in overhead transmission that can help conservation of Great Indian Bustard.
Polysilicon prices persist in potential trend downward, governed by unfavorable factors
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, offers bite-sized analysis on solar PV module supply and price trends.
NTPC allocates 1,584 MW of renewables-plus-storage at $0.056/kWh
The winning developers will set up renewable energy projects backed with energy storage system to supply firm and dispatchable renewable energy. The projects are to be developed on a build-own-operate basis.
Tata Power sets up EV charging points in and around Ayodhya
Tata Power, in collaboration with Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA), has made Ayodhya electric vehicle (EV) ready by establishing EV charging points in and around the city.
India needs the most advanced battery storage ecosystem with over 238 GWh of capacity to support 500 GW non-fossil energy target by 2032, say experts at IESA SESI 2024
Industry experts at the 4th Edition of the International Conference on Stationary Energy Storage India (SESI) 2024 emphasised the rapid deployment of battery energy storage system (BESS) and pumped hydro in India.
SECI launches 1.2 GW solar-plus-storage tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has invited bids to set up 1.2 GW of solar PV projects linked to 600 MW/1,200 MWh of energy storage systems on a build-own-operate basis anywhere in India. Power procured by SECI from these projects has been provisioned to be sold to the different buying entities of India. Bidding closes on April 30.
Gensol Engineering secures 135 MWp solar PV project in Maharashtra
Gensol Engineering Ltd has secured the engineering, procurement, and construction contract for a 100 MW AC/135 MWp ground-mount solar PV power project in Maharashtra. The project, awarded by an undisclosed power generation utility, has a total order value of INR 520 crore ($62.4 million).
