Sterling and Wilson Solar appoints Amit Jain as Global CEO
Amit Jain has been instrumental in developing the US and Australia as key markets for the Company in his previous role as Country Head for US and Australia.
NTPC seeks expressions of interest for hydrogen fuel cell-electrolyzers
The state-run power company wants to explore the feasibility of using hydrogen instead of diesel for back-up power and micro-grid application.
The long read: Dial manganese for battery stability
Often sidelined by nickel and cobalt when it comes to batteries, the metal manganese is finding proponents in science and industry – in particular, by those attempting to avoid supply and cost issues. Ian Morse reports on the role of manganese in battery cell production.
Upscaling solar-powered irrigation in India
India’s solar-powered irrigation mission has had a sluggish run despite the PM-KUSUM scheme providing ample flexibility and budgetary support for the system implementation. An IEEFA report highlights the need to address the challenges of coordination, affordability, business models, technology and awareness creation at State level to increase the uptake.
Surge in solar panel and polysilicon prices may impact projects in India
Modules represent 45 to 55% of the project capex. In a very competitive market like India, independent power producers have lower margins, and even a modest increase in module prices will put more pressure on them.
Acme retracts decision to abandon 600 MW solar in Rajasthan
A fresh petition filed with the regulator Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) shows the clean energy developer is not seeking discharge from the 2×300 MW solar project won at an INR 2.44/kWh (US$ 0.033/kWh) tariff in 2018.
BHEL commissions 5.4 MWp floating solar plant in West Bengal
The floating solar plant is located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It is built upon a raw water pond of the Sagardighi thermal power project owned by The West Bengal Power Development Corp. Ltd (WBPDCL).
Simplifying solar cell deposition
Scientists in Germany have developed a new process for deposition of silicon dioxide layers during cell production. Without the need for high pressure, flammable gases, or vacuum conditions, the process could lead to cost reductions for cell manufacturers, provided it can be developed and applied in a large-scale production setting.
Electricity derivatives will offer power offtake certainty for renewable investors
An Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) report says the sale of power in the futures market will benefit renewable energy developers and distribution companies alike.
Manipur tenders 50 MW grid-connected solar
The solar capacity is to be developed on a build-own-operate basis in the Jiribam district. Bidding closes on July 9.
