The long read: Avoiding PV performance killers
GIZ, Germany’s development agency, has partnered with India‘s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to follow up on its successful “kW-to-kWh” study, which has become a quality benchmark for MNRE’s projects in India. PI Berlin acted as lead consultant on the project, and Asier Ukar, senior consultant and managing director of PI Berlin S.L., shares some of the key conclusions.
Oriano secures 40+ MWp of open-access solar projects for cement manufacturer
The Mumbai-based utility-scale solar power development and EPC company has secured 30MWp of solar projects in Bihar and 10.30MWp in Jharkhand under captive, open-access mode.
Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company to invest US$ 2 billion in Adani Group’s green portfolio
Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) has signed the agreement to invest US$ 500 million in Adani Green Energy Ltd, US$ 500 million in Adani Transmission Ltd, and US$ 1 billion in Adani Enterprises Ltd.
Powin, O2 Power sign battery storage supply agreement
The agreement will see Powin supply and commission its advanced Stacks battery storage product lines for round-the-clock renewable energy projects undertaken by O2 Power.
Offgrid Energy Labs unveils ZincGel battery technology for stationary and low-powered mobility applications
The IIT Kanpur-incubated startup has introduced ZincGel battery technology that offers energy efficiency at par with lithium-ion products but with twice the lifecycle and negligible operational cost, which can lead to significant savings for two-wheeler EV operators.
Madhya Pradesh seeks EPC contractors for 20MW of residential rooftop solar
April 25 is the deadline to lodge the interest in installing and commissioning grid-connected rooftop solar plants in various sizes for residential consumers in the State.
Aluminum-nickel molten salt battery for seasonal renewables storage
US scientists have developed a battery that can retain 92% of its initial capacity over periods of 12 weeks, with a theoretical energy density of 260 W/hour per kg. It was built with an aluminum anode and a nickel cathode, immersed in molten-salt electrolyte.
NHPC tenders EPC work for 75MW of solar
Domestic bids are invited for the engineering, procurement and construction of 75MW of ISTS connected solar power projects anywhere in India for sale of energy through power exchange. Bidding closes on May 18.
Japan’s Mitsui to buy 49% in ReNew Power’s round-the-clock project
Japanese investor Mitsui has signed the agreement to raise a 49% stake in ReNew Power’s 1.3GW hybrid renewable energy project supplemented with up to 100MWh of battery storage. The project will supply 400MW of round-the-clock power to the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
Tractor-mounted, hydraulic panel cleaning arm for solar farms
Tamil Nadu based Next Automation has come up with a tractor-mounted hydraulically operated arm as a fast, accurate, cost-effective, and water-efficient cleaning solution for panels in solar farms.
