Energy transition to create 60m solar jobs by 2050
The switch from fossil fuels and nuclear will bring a jobs dividend thanks to the greater labor-intensity of renewables plants, according to a paper published by Finland’s LUT. However, the jobs dividend is unlikely to be evenly spread around the world, with Europe set to be a big winner.
Olectra wins 50 EV bus order for Gujarat
With the latest award, Hyderabad-based Olectra Greentech’s electric bus fleet size in Gujarat will grow to 250.
SJVN wins Bihar’s 200 MW solar tender with INR 3.11/kWh bid
The hydropower producer will sell the solar electricity generated from the plant to Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
ReNew Power to acquire 359 MW of solar, hydropower assets
The Haryana-based developer has agreed to acquire 260 MW of operating solar projects in Telangana and a 99 MW hydropower project in Uttarakhand for around INR 28.5 billion (US$ 384 million).
Lithium-metal battery with capacity retention of 88% over 1,000 cycles
German scientists have applied a new combination of cathodes and electrolytes to improve the stability of lithium-metal batteries. They fabricated a device with an energy density of 560 watt-hours per kilogram and a Coulombic efficiency of 99.94%.
Sterling and Wilson Solar announces Q1 FY2022 results
The company’s revenue from EPC and operations and maintenance business stood at INR 1,195 crore, a 12% growth over the same period in the previous fiscal year. The gross margins remained suppressed owing to an increase in module and commodity prices.
Prime minister Narendra Modi announces National Hydrogen Mission
The prime minister said green hydrogen would play a significant role in achieving India’s decarbonization goals. He also announced the nation’s ambitions to become a global hub for green hydrogen production and export.
Plug-and-play solar module from the Netherlands
Supersola has developed a 315 W, half-cut monocrystalline PV module. It costs €699 and can be coupled with other two panels to form a 1 kW residential PV system.
The long read: Battery gigafabs in India
India’s solar module makers have built a strong track record, and now the country is set to see vast battery facilities developed. A look into ambitious manufacturing projects and the wider enabled ecosystem.
Coal India Limited arm tenders 75 MW DC solar for self-consumption
Bids are invited to build the solar project in ‘design-build-demonstrate-transfer’ mode anywhere in Odisha. The electricity produced will be utilized for captive consumption of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited through long-term open access. Bidding closes on September 1.
