BYPL commissions solar microgrids with storage batteries
Power discom BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) has set up four such microgrids at its offices in East Delhi. These microgrids will combine rooftop solar with lithium-ion-based battery energy storage systems.
Tata Power DDL deploys its first 15 KWp microgrids in the Indian state of Bihar
Tapping into the high potential for the implementation of microgrid projects for reliable electricity supply to rural areas, the Indian utility is piloting two such installations in the state of Bihar.
Husk Power secures $750,000 to expand solar microgrid business in Nigeria and India
Bihar-based Husk Power Systems has secured $750,000 in debt to build eight new community solar microgrids in Nigeria and expand operations in India.
Husk Power Systems and Smart Power India launch the “Pragati ki Aur” campaign to boost income of solar-powered, women-led MSMEs in rural India
In the campaign’s initial phase, about 500 women business owners were recruited in the communities served by Husk’s solar microgrids. After recruitment, coupons valued at up to 1 million INR (USD 12,500) were distributed to drive more business to these MSMEs.
Tata Power aids ‘Green Tourism’ at Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan; Installs EV Charging points at The Tigress Resort
The EV Charging points will encourage tourists to travel by electric vehicles, thus promoting adoption of green mobility alternatives. This will reduce the environmental impact of petrol and diesel run vehicles at the country’s ecological tourist spots.
EnVision: Energy festival driving industry-academia led technology transformation towards net-zero emissions in India
India’s first energy festival happening from 3rd to 5th November 2022 by India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) and IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP).
Statcon Energiaa launches plug-and-play microgrid inverter solution
India’s Statcon Energiaa has developed an outdoor inverter solution for microgrids that can integrate multiple energy sources including renewables (biomass, wind, hydro and solar), battery storage, and diesel generator and deliver continuous, voltage-stabilized power to the loads. It supports both AC and DC coupling.
OGO Energy aims 1 GWh/year lithium battery capacity by Dec. 2023
The Indian startup plans to expand its lithium battery manufacturing capacity to 1 GWh by December next year, from the currently under-construction 100 MWh.
Tata Power reinforces commitment towards green ecosystem conservation around its renewable sites
Tata Power has collaborated with the Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Environment Education and Research, Pune, for first of its kind study to evaluate the biodiversity and bio-resource potential of solar plant sites, piloted at Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh.
Husk Power Systems secures $6 million from EU-funded EDFI ElectriFI
Bihar-based Husk Power Systems will use $6 million of newly acquired funds to build solar hybrid microgrids in 80 communities in rural India. The renewables services provider already owns and operates more than 120 microgrids in India.
