IndiGrid partners BII, Norfund, and Techno Electric to develop transmission projects in India
British International Investment and Norfund will invest in IndiGrid’s three inter-state transmission system projects currently under-construction. These projects are expected to support evacuation of 6 GW of renewable energy in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Techno will co-develop two of these projects.
Gensol Engineering, Matrix Gas consortium wins 237 MW hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing capacity under PLI Scheme
Gensol Engineering Ltd, in collaboration with Matrix Gas and Renewables, has emerged as a winner bidder for 237 MW of annual electrolyzer manufacturing capacity under the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. With this, it has secured a cumulative 300 MW capacity under the PLI tender launched by Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI), including 63 MW awarded in the first round.
BT Imaging to supply PL imaging tool for 1.5 GW TOPCon solar cell line in India
Australia’s BT Imaging will supply its advanced photoluminescence (PL) imaging tool, LIS R3, for Emmvee’s 1.5 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in India.
India’s renewable energy storage capacity to surge 6 GW by fiscal 2028
Ratings agency Crisil expects India’s renewable energy (RE) storage capacity to surge 6 GW by fiscal 2028 driven by a healthy pipeline and government push towards renewables boosting adoption.
Distributed or utility-scale solar?
The choice between distributed and utility-scale solar often comes down to balancing these benefits based on the specific context, goals, and constraints of a project or region. In the Indian context, a balanced approach that leverages the strengths of both models is essential.
The Hydrogen Stream: Advait signs alkaline electrolyzer deal with China’s Guofu Hydrogen
Advait Infratech has signed a technology licensing agreement to gain access to Guofu Hydrogen Energy’s technology for alkaline electrolyzer production.
Tata Power signs MoU for 2.8 GW pumped hydro storage in Maharashtra
Tata Power has signed an agreement with the state government of Maharashtra to develop two large pumped hydro storage projects with a combined capacity of 2.8 GW in the state.
Waaree Energies secures 90 MW solar module contract for Juniper Green’s Bikaner project
Waaree Energies will supply 90 MW of its 540Wp/545Wp dual-glass modules for Juniper Green’s project in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
Vikram Solar unveils 20-busbar bifacial heterojunction module
Vikram Solar has unveiled the Suryava bifacial heterojunction (HJT) module with efficiency level exceeding 23%. The module is built with 20-busbar, G12 solar cells.
Uttar Pradesh launches 1.2 GWh battery storage tender
Uttar Pradesh Power Corp. Ltd (UPPCL) has invited bids from developers to set up 1,200 MWh (300 MW x 4 hours) of standalone battery energy storage systems for on-demand use during peak and off-peak hours. It will enter into a battery energy storage purchase agreement with the successful developers.
