NTPC Green Energy, MAHAPREIT to jointly develop solar and hybrid power projects
NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) and Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Ltd (MAHAPREIT) have formed a 74:26 joint venture to develop solar, wind, and hybrid power projects with or without storage in India.
BPCL, Sembcorp form renewable energy, green hydrogen joint venture
Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) and Sembcorp will jointly explore renewable energy and green hydrogen production projects to help decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors in India.
Fraunhofer ISE testing agrivoltaics on standard weather protection covers
Fraunhofer ISE and German weather protection specialist VOEN Vöhringer are testing an agrivoltaic system that uses existing crop cover structures to support solar modules, eliminating the need for a dedicated mounting system.
Solex Energy’s new 2.2 GW solar module line to start production by October
Solex Energy Ltd is ramping up its solar module production capacity to 4 GW with the addition of a 2.2 GW line. The new production line is set for completion by September.
Ladakh to host 13 GW hybrid renewable energy park
The 13 GW hybrid renewable energy park will comprise solar, wind and battery energy storage systems.
India added 25.3 GW of solar module and 11.6 GW cell capacity in 2024, says Mercom
Domestic manufacturers added 25.3 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity in 2024, taking the nation’s panel capacity to 90.9 GW as of Dec. 31, 2024.
Perovskite tandem provider integrates with existing solar manufacturing lines
While many perovskite developers pursue a 2-terminal format, which poses design and production constraints, Caelux uses a 4-terminal approach that bypasses technical challenges.
SCCL seeks consultant for 137 MW of solar
State-owned coal miner Singareni Collieries Co. Ltd (SCCL) is seeking project management consultancy (PMC) services for setting up a cumulative 137 MW AC of solar power capacity across its six different sites.
South Africa targeting up to 5 GW of new renewables per year
The South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM) aims to deploy at least 3 GW of new renewables per year, increasing to 5 GW by 2030, while creating 25,000 jobs in the country’s renewable energy and storage sectors.
KPI Green terminates 66.2 MW C&I hybrid power project
KPI Green announced termination of a 66.2 MW hybrid plant order from Sai Bandhan Infinium over change in project technical requirement post receipt of order.
