Waaree supplies 50 MW solar modules for an American project
The Mumbai-based manufacturer has a 2 GW state-of-the-art solar module manufacturing capacity in Gujarat and is setting up an additional Rs 11-billion modules and cells factory in the state.
ISA to hold World Solar Technology Summit next month
The inaugural event will be attended by prime minister Narendra Modi, ministers from all the International Solar Alliance member countries and high-level dignitaries from global R&D institutions.
Financing in rooftop solar
There is a need to innovate and pay attention to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), SMEs, and residential society consumers to activate the next leg of growth in the rooftop solar market.
Waaree solar panels power CtrlS data centre
Waaree solar panels installed on all four facades of CtrlS datacenter facility in Mumbai cover over 50,000 square feet of facade area and generate about 1 MW of power.
Tata Power to supply solar energy for IHC hotels in Mumbai
Hospitality major IHC has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with Tata Power arm TP Kirnali Solar, which will allow it to meet up to 60% power requirement of its Mumbai hotels with solar energy.
Sona Comstar, IIT Delhi launch incubation program for EV startups
The program aims at supporting the development of innovative electric vehicle (EV) solutions like extending range through battery capacity improvements, and battery management, fast charging infrastructure, and mobile charging solutions for emergencies. Two startups shall be supported each year with up to INR 80 lakh each to complete proof of concept and develop prototypes.
India added just 205 MW of solar capacity in second quarter
New large-scale solar installations totaled 120 MW compared to 896 MW in the first quarter of year 2020. Rooftop solar addition fell to 85 MW from 194 MW installed in the previous quarter.
Under-construction solar projects get a five-month blanket extension for completion
In March, the government said delays in renewable energy plant construction on account of Covid-19-prompted supply chain disruption would be considered a force majeure event.
KPI Global gets Rs 107.50-crore PFC loan for 35 MW solar projects
The Gujarat-based solar developer will use Rs 76 crore to finance a new 20 MW solar project at Bharuch and Rs 31.50 crore to refinance an existing 15 MW plant.
EESL opens tender for 279 MW ground-based solar in Maharashtra
Bids are invited to install solar power generating systems ranging from 2 MW to 10 MW at various locations in Maharashtra. Bidding closes on September 25.
