Manoj Kohli, Mahesh Makhija appointed to Sunsure Energy Board of Directors
Sunsure Energy has appointed former SoftBank India head Manoj Kohli and renewable energy specialist Mahesh Makhija to its Board of Directors.
Blended finance key to scaling small-scale solar projects
Bringing together private and public capital in a risk-adjusted return structure, is key to scaling up financing for renewable energy assets such as solar mini-grids, says a new report.
Subsea pumped hydro for utility scale storage at deepwater
Researchers in Norway have investigated the technical potential of implementing subsea pumped hydro storage at water depth not exceeding 2,000 m. They also identified potential locations for these storage systems based on energy density.
Philippines proposes register for PV system installers
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) is moving ahead with plans to require solar system installers to officially register with it. The DOE says that only registered installers will be recommended to government entities seeking PV installation services.
SJVN gets Letter of Intent from GUVNL for 200 MW solar project
SJVN Green Energy Ltd will develop the project on a build-own-operate basis and supply the power generated to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd under a 25-year power purchase agreement. The project can be located anywhere in India.
Servotech Power Systems secures EV charger contract with Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility
Servotech Power Systems has signed a contract with Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility to manufacture, supply, install and provide maintenance of AC electric vehicle (EV) chargers at different Airports and other locations.
Larsen & Toubro wins 75 MW floating solar project
Larsen & Toubro, an Indian multinational EPC provider, has secured the contract to build a 75 MW floating solar PV plant on Panchet Dam.
The Hydrogen Stream: India working on policy mechanism to promote use of green hydrogen for providing round-the-clock renewable energy
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is working on the modalities for promoting the use of green hydrogen in supporting round-the-clock electricity.
Bauer Solar warns about counterfeit solar modules under its brand name
Several containers with fake glass-glass module are said to be in circulation in Europe. Germany’s Bauer Solar has taken legal action against the counterfeiters, who are suspected to be based in China. It said the fake panels can be identified by the packaging and a lack of wooden reinforcements for the pallets.
The impact of climate-based PV panel degradation rates on inverters
New research from Belgium shows the importance of assessing inverter reliability by including climate-based PV panel degradation rates. The scientists found that, especially in hot and arid climates, PV inverters should be designed with parameters above the standard value.
