New study finds potential for 3,200 GW of agrivoltaics in India
The state of Punjab has a potential for around 871 GWp of agrivoltaics. It is followed by Haryana (700 GWp) and Rajasthan (592 GWp).
Airtouch Solar secures $6 million cleaning robot contract with Adani Green Energy
Airtouch Solar has secured a third order from Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) in a span of nine months. The company will deploy its latest AT 4.1 series water-free cleaning robots for AGEL’s select PV sites in Rajasthan, increasing the energy output of the assets whilst saving 50 million litres of water annually.
SECI allocates 1.5 GW of solar at $0.031/kWh
The winning developers will set up the solar projects on a build-own-operate basis and supply the power under a 25-year power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corp. of India.
AMPIN Energy unveils 135 MWp solar project for Amazon Web Services
The solar plant, located in Rajasthan, is India’s first interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected PV project with a long-term commercial and industrial (C&I) offtaker.
Innovations in EV charging infrastructure
With the introduction of fast-charging stations, sophisticated battery technology, intelligent charging schemes, and bidirectional charging capabilities, electric vehicles are now more feasible, practical, and affordable than in the past.
JSW Energy to raise INR 5,000 crore via QIP
The floor price for the qualified institutional placement is set at INR 510.09 per equity share.
NTPC launches concentrated solar-plus-thermal storage tender
Applications can be submitted until May 9 to develop a 50 MW concentrated solar power project with thermal energy storage system.
Electric vehicle sales in India surged 42% YoY in FY2024
A new report by JMK Research says annual electric vehicle sales in India touched 1.67 million units in FY 2024, 42% up year-on-year. Among all segments, electric cars registered maximum YoY growth of 90% despite the availability of limited models in this segment.
Adani Green Energy surpasses 10 GW of operating renewables capacity
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has reached an operating renewable energy portfolio of 10,934 MW, consisting of 7,393 MW solar, 1,401 MW wind, and 2,140 MW wind-solar hybrid capacity.
Log9 Materials achieves BIS certification for its LTO batteries
The certification signifies that Log9’s lithium titanate oxide (LTO) batteries comply with India’s stringent safety and performance standards for EV batteries.
