Hartek commissions 300 MW solar project in Rajasthan
Hartek Power has commissioned a 300 MW AC (435 MWp DC) solar PV power project in Rajasthan. The project, valued at INR 474 crore, was awarded by a global private-sector renewable power producer.
Pahal Solar starts work on 2 GW solar cell, aluminium frame manufacturing facility in Gujarat
Pahal Solar has commenced construction of its new manufacturing complex in Surat, which will house a 2 GW solar cell manufacturing unit and a 2 GW aluminium frame production unit. The new units are expected to be fully commissioned by late 2026.
Coal power in India could peak by 2030, says CREA
If India achieves its stated clean energy target, power-sector emissions across this major coal-growth market could begin to decline by 2030, according to a new analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
Unlimited low-cost energy storage
In its latest monthly for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how pumped-hydro energy storage combined with PV power generation could provide 24/7 power to data centres
Foxconn launches Fox EnerStor brand to enter global energy storage market
Foxconn has launched its Fox EnerStor brand with residential, commercial and industrial (C&I), and utility-scale batteries. It aims to compete globally, with China and India as key hubs for R&D and manufacturing.
Vikran Engineering secures 100 MW solar EPC contract in Maharashtra
The 100 MW AC (120 MW DC) solar power project in Maharashtra marks a key milestone in Vikran Engineering’s diversification strategy.
OMC Power, Honda Motor partner on energy storage solutions from repurposed EV batteries
OMC Power, a distributed renewable energy (DRE) company targeting 1 GWp clean energy portfolio in India, and Honda Motor have partnered on innovative business models in energy storage and battery repurposing from the electric mobility ecosystem.
Premier Energies enters solar inverter segment with acquisition of KSolare Energy in JV with Syrma SGS
Premier Energies Ltd will acquire a 51% stake in solar inverter manufacturing company KSolare Energy for around INR 86.7 crore. Syrma SGS Technologies will co-acquire the remaining 49% stake for INR 83.3 crore.
Shree Cement commissions 20 MW solar plant in Chitrakoot
Shree Cement Ltd has commissioned a 20 MWp solar power plant in the Chitrakoot district of Uttar Pradesh for self-consumption. The project will supply power to its Etah grinding unit using the Wheeling and Banking route.
‘Solar modules could be produced in Europe at €0.15/W’
At the Modules and Material Worksop in Konstanz, organized by solar manufacturing engineering company RCT Solutions and ICS Konstanz, experts from the European PV equipment production industry gathered to discuss the current and future trajectory of manufacturing costs, technology advancements and equipment and raw material capabilities. RCT Solutions CEO, Peter Fath, told pv magazine that a European 1 GW module assembly facility using the same supply chain as Chinese Tier 1 counterparts could reach module manufacturing costs of €0.11-0.12/W.
