‘Solar crime’ on the rise
With copper prices rising, inflation driving up the cost of living, and organized criminal gangs stepping up operations in the United Kingdom and across Europe, solar project owners need to be more conscious than ever of security.
Maharashtra tenders 615 MW of distributed solar
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) has started accepting bids to develop grid-connected, ground-mounted solar plants in the Aurangabad, Kokan, and Pune regions of Maharashtra. The ceiling tariff is fixed at INR 3.20 ($0.039)/kWh. Bidding will close on May 8.
Su-Kam Power Systems to establish sustainable energy storage park in Himachal Pradesh
Su-Kam Power Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with Himachal Pradesh government to establish a sustainable energy storage park in the state. It plans to invest around INR 300 crore to manufacture renewable, e-mobility, and solar energy products in this park in the near future.
SECI tenders 300 MW solar under CPSU Scheme
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) has invited domestic bids to install a 300 MW (AC) solar PV project, on a turnkey basis, in Andhra Pradesh.
Amplus led ‘Opex’ mode rooftop solar installations in 2022
Amplus accounted for around 26% of the overall Opex mode rooftop/on-site solar installations in India during CY 2022, according to a report by JMK Research and Analytics.
Top PV module manufacturers by shipment volume in 2022
TrendForce has ranked the top six module manufacturers by shipment volume in 2022, with Longi topping the list, followed by Trina Solar and JinkoSolar. JA Solar, Canadian Solar, and Risen Energy rounded out the top six, in a year dominated by large-format modules.
Avaada Energy wins 560 MW (DC) solar project in Maharashtra
Avaada has secured a 560 MW (DC) solar project from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL). The project will supply power to MSEDCL at a tariff of INR 2.88 ($0.035)/kWh.
Saatvik establishes US subsidiary
The Indian solar manufacturer will sell its made-in-India PV modules in the USA through the newly opened office in Texas. Going forward, it plans to set up an overseas manufacturing facility too.
KP Group and UAE’s Tristar partner on renewable energy projects
KP Group, a Gujarat-based renewable energy developer, has signed an agreement with UAE’s Tristar to jointly identify and execute wind, solar, green hydrogen, and green ammonia projects in multiple regions globally.
US company develops robotic solution to address installer shortage
Sarcos has designed a robotic PV construction solution that delivers, detects, lifts, and places PV modules in large-scale solar plants. It has recently field tested and validated the prototype solution in a pilot project funded by the US Department of Energy.
