Vibrant Energy secures INR 2,200 crore for 300 MW wind-solar hybrid projects
Vibrant Energy has secured over INR 2,200 crore ($268.55 million) from Power Finance Corp. (PFC) to build 300 MW (AC) of wind-solar projects in Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.
Waaree Renewable Technologies secures 221.8 MW DC solar EPC contract
Waaree Renewable Technologies has secured a 221.8 MW DC solar project from a steel manufacturing company. It will execute the project on a turnkey basis.
India to tender 50 GW of renewable energy capacity annually for next five years
The structured bidding trajectory will provide sufficient time to renewable energy developers to plan their finances, develop business plans and manage the supply chain more efficiently, said power minister R.K. Singh.
US manufacturer releases new dual solar optimizer
Enteligent, a residential PV solutions specialist, has introduced an optimizer model that can be paired with two solar panels. It claims that it features rapid shutdown and monitoring capabilities.
Jakson Green to build CO2-to-methanol plant in partnership with NTPC
Set to commence production shortly, the CO2-to-methanol plant is being established at NTPC’s existing thermal power station in Vindhyachal, Madhya Pradesh. It will convert 20 tonnes-per-day (tpd) of CO2 to 10 tpd methanol through a catalytic hydrogenation process, utilizing CO2 from thermal plant flue gas through a carbon capture unit and green hydrogen produced by electrolysis.
IndiGrid commissions its first battery storage project coupled with solar panels
IndiGrid has installed and commissioned a pilot project of solar panel bank coupled with battery energy storage systems (BESS) at its Dhule Substation in Maharashtra.
Tata Power Renewable to set up 40 MWp captive solar plant for INOX Air Products
The solar plant in Dhule would supply power to air separation units operated by INOX Air Products in Maharashtra.
Amp Energy India wins 1 GW solar cell and module capacity under PLI Scheme
The renewable energy developer has won incentives of INR 140 crore ($17 million) for 1 GW of integrated solar PV cell and module production capacity.
Jakson signs 600 MW PV production equipment deal with Jinchen
Jakson Group has placed the order for a 600 MW PV production line with Jinchen. The fully automated line will be equipped to produce the latest p-type, n-type, and G-12 solar modules in both mono-facial and bi-facial variants.
Australian manufacturer reveals 1 MWh sodium chloride battery design
Altech Batteries, a battery tech company in Western Australia, has included “game-changing” sodium chloride technology in its new battery 1 MWh GridPack. It said it expects the new systems to be up to 40% cheaper to produce than dominant lithium-ion alternatives.
