Tata Power Delhi discom signs $20.2 million financing deal with ADB
Tata Power will use the secured financing to enhance Delhi’s power distribution through grid enhancements and a battery energy storage system.
NLC launches 200 MW solar EPC tender
The government-owned thermal energy producer has invited bids to install and commission a 200 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar plant anywhere in India. Bidding closes on May 9.
NTPC tenders EPC package for 300 MW solar in Gujarat
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) is accepting bids to install and commission a 300 MW grid-connected solar PV project at Khavda RE Power Park in Rann of Kutch. Bidding closes on May 26.
Kosol Energie buys 850 MW PV module production line from SC Solar
The Indian solar manufacturer is expanding its annual PV module production capacity to 1.1 GW with the installation of a new 850 MW line from SC Solar. It plans a cumulative PV module capacity of 1.9 GW by the end of the current fiscal with the commissioning of a second 850 MW line.
‘Least-cost’ model for compressed air energy storage
Stanford University researchers have created a model to assess how much compressed air storage capacity might be needed for the deep decarbonization of power systems, while compensating for the variability of wind and solar-based power systems. They applied the model to California’s energy system and found that compressed air could be very competitive on a dollars-per-kilowatt-hour basis.
Dutch city installs solar footpath
Hungary’s Platio has inaugurated a solar footpath in the Dutch city of Groningen. The installation consists of 2,544 monocrystalline Patio solar pavers with a 21.8% efficiency rating. It will generate 55,000 kWh of electricity per year and can purportedly withstand a pressure of 2 tons without microcracks.
Vedanta arm to source 105 MW hybrid renewable power for its aluminum operations
Vedanta arm Bharat Aluminium Co. Ltd (BALCO) and Serentica Renewables India have signed a power delivery agreement for 105 MW of hybrid renewable power.
Grew wins 2 GW wafer-to-module capacity under PLI Scheme
Ahmedabad-based Grew Energy will receive incentives of INR 566.71 crore for 2 GW of integrated wafer-cell-module manufacturing.
Avaada Energy secures 421 MW (DC) solar project
Avaada has won a 421 MW (DC) solar project at a tariff of INR 2.70 ($0.03)/kWh. The project, connected to the inter-state transmission system, will supply power to Damodar Valley Corp. (DVC).
Bangladesh needs up to $1.71 billion annually till 2041 for 40% renewable energy capacity
A new report says the time is ripe for Bangladesh to increase renewable energy-based generation capacity to reduce costly fossil-fuel imports and drive down subsidy burdens on the power sector. It finds the nation would need to consistently invest $1.53 billion to $1.71 billion annually until 2041 to build a 40% renewable energy capacity of the electricity demand of 61,866 MW in 2041.
