India to lead new energy wave
A new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) tracks key trends at major companies across India’s power sector value chain. It finds the nation is poised to lead the clean energy wave, with investors committing in response to the bold policies that are enabling the transition.
Tata Power Renewables commissions 120 MW solar project in Gujarat
Tata Power Renewables has commissioned a new 120 MW solar project in just five months. The installation uses 381,000 thin-film glass-on-glass modules with peak outputs of 440 W to 460 W.
Transport minister calls for needs-based research on battery storage
India should focus on developing and manufacturing battery storage chemistries that are locally suitable in terms of economic, environmental and social considerations, Minister of Road Transport Nitin Gadkari said at India Energy Storage Week 2022 in New Delhi.
Ayana Renewable, Greenstat Hydrogen to launch green hydrogen pilot in Karnataka
Ayana Renewable Power and Greenstat Hydrogen India have signed an agreement to jointly develop green hydrogen projects in India. The first one will be launched in Karnataka.
Self-powered, dry-cleaning robot for solar panels
Enray Solutions has developed an autonomous, water-free cleaning robot for ground-mount solar installations that draws its power from an on-board PV panel and battery. The robot is designed to withstand the harsh environmental conditions of all kinds of terrain.
NTPC tenders 250 MW/500 MWh energy storage project in Rajasthan
A unit of NTPC has opened global bids to develop 250 MW/500 MWh of battery energy storage capacity in Rajasthan. The proposed plants will need to have enough capacity to store two hours of electricity. Bidding closes on June 6.
ReNew Power signs PPAs for 2 GW
NASDAQ-listed ReNew Power has signed power purchase agreements for 1.5 GW of new utility-scale PV capacity in Rajasthan. It will also build around 0.5 GW of renewables for corporate customers.
Shell to acquire Sprng Energy
Shell has signed the agreement to acquire Solenergi Power, an Actis company owning 100% of Indian developer Sprng Energy. The transaction, valued at $1.55 billion, is expected to close later this year.
Tata Power, NAREDCO sign 5,000 EV charging point deal
Tata Power has signed an agreement to set up 5,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across National Real Estate Development Council’s member properties in Maharashtra.
Uttar Pradesh opens 1.2 GW Jalaun Solar Park to developers
Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL) has invited proposals to develop grid-connected solar power projects in the Jalaun Solar Park of Uttar Pradesh. May 18 is the deadline for submission.
