Rajasthan tenders 1 GW of solar projects
Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd is accepting bids to develop 1 GW of solar PV projects in Rajasthan, connected to the state transmission utility grid. Minimum bid capacity is 50 MW.
Rays Power Infra switches on 275 MW DC solar plant in Bangladesh
Rajasthan-based Rays Power Infra has switched on Bangladesh’s largest solar power plant of 275 MW DC. It completed the project within the scheduled timeline of 14 months.
JSW Energy secures Letter of Award for 500 MW/1 GWh battery storage projects
The private-sector power producer has been awarded 500 MW/1 GWh of standalone, grid-connected battery energy storage projects by the Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd. It will set up the projects on a build-own-operate-transfer basis.
Longi plans new 100 GW wafer plant, 50 GW solar cell factory in China
Longi Solar said it will invest CNY 42.5 billion ($6.65 billion) in 100 GW of wafer capacity and 50 GW of solar cell capacity in Shaanxi province, China.
All-perovskite tandem solar cell with 27.1% efficiency via gas quenching
The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has achieved remarkable efficiency and stability for a wide-bandgap all-perovskite tandem solar cell. The scientist developed the device with an inverted architecture and used gas quenching instead of an antisolvent in the manufacturing process.
Adani Green Energy buys 50% stake in Rajasthan-based solar park developer
The developer’s arm Adani Renewable Energy Holding Two has signed a deal to acquire a 50% stake in Essel Saurya Urja Co. of Rajasthan Ltd (ESUCRL) from Essel Infraprojects Ltd, for INR 15 crore. The remaining 50% equity of ESUCRL will continue to be held by the Government of Rajasthan.
Hydrogen as a sustainable alternative fuel for transport
At Hydrogen India Summit 2023, Black & Veatch pinpointed business models that will hasten India’s shift to cleaner fuels like green hydrogen.
Emerging investment opportunities in India’s renewable energy sector
Corporate decarbonization, value chain integration, wind-solar hybrid projects, battery energy storage, offshore wind, green hydrogen, and value-added offerings such as energy-as-a-service are key trends and technologies shaping up India’s renewable energy sector and offering ample scope for investments.
Lithium sulfur flow battery with 250 Wh/L energy density
Edinburgh-based energy storage solutions specialist StorTera has developed a long-duration, energy-dense, lithium-sulfur-based single liquid flow battery (SLIQ). The tech is said to last for 30 years with minimal degradation.
US startup unveils portable solid-state lithium-ion battery for residential use
California-based Yoshino Technology has developed portable batteries using solid-state Li-NCM cell technology. The four variants come with power outputs of 330 W, 660 W, 2,000 W, and 4,000 W.
