Tirex, Power Grid to deploy DC fast-charging EV stations across India
Gujarat-based Tirex Transmission will supply 60 kW DC fast chargers for Power Grid Corp. of India’s new EV-charging infrastructure project. The chargers feature combined charging system output connectors, so multiple vehicles can be charged simultaneously.
Statkraft switches on first large-scale solar park in India
Statkraft has completed a 76 MWdc solar power in Tamil Nadu, set up under group captive mode for industrial consumption. It features 140,000 PV panels and spans 773,678 square meters of land.
Meghmani Finechem raises 26% stake in wind-solar hybrid power plant
Chemical producer Meghmani Finechem has partnered with Renew Green Energy Solutions to develop an 18.34 MW wind-solar captive power project in Gujarat. The electricity will help it meet its power requirements and produce green hydrogen.
Adani Green switches on 390 MW wind-solar hybrid power plant
Adani Green’s new 390 MW project will supply electricity under a 25-year power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) at a tariff of INR 2.69 ($0.035)/kWh.
The long read: China’s PV industry reaches new heights
Against all odds, China’s gross domestic product grew by 8.1% in 2021, up 5.8% year on year. Electricity consumption grew by 10.3%, up 7.2%. Taking this into account, it’s no surprise that China’s PV industry also reached new heights. Frank Haugwitz, the founder of the Asia Europe Clean Energy (Solar) Advisory (AECEA), takes a closer look at what is still by far the world’s largest PV market.
Acme Group signs MoU with Japan’s NYK for ammonia shipping
The Indian sustainable energy company has signed an agreement with the Japanese ship operator to transport green ammonia from its projects to customers globally.
Waaree gets NCLT nod for Indosolar acquisition
India’s National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved Waaree’s acquisition of Indosolar, in a deal that will expand its planned PV cell production capacity from 4 GW to 5.4 GW, while complementing its upcoming foray into module manufacturing.
JA Solar supplies DeepBlue 3.0 modules for 225 MW PV plant
Chinese manufacturer JA Solar has supplied its M10 DeepBlue 3.0 modules for a 225 MW PV solar plant operated by JSW Energy in Karnataka. The modules have an efficiency rating above 21.0% and a power output of up to 545 W, with a 72-cell configuration.
Tata Power commissions 100 MW solar project in Maharashtra
The solar installation, spread across 600 acres, will supply electricity to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL).
Acme Solar commissions 300 MW solar project in Rajasthan
Indian developer Acme Solar has commissioned its largest single-location PV project so far. The solar project has a capacity of 300 MW and will supply electricity to Maharashtra.
