How AI is optimizing solar plant efficiency
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world of solar energy as it allows plants to monitor, learn and adapt in real time. Given enormous data collected from several sensors, smart meters, drones, and even weather stations, AI systems utilize machine machine learning algorithms to optimize performance, predict problems and even detect patterns.
BluPine Energy achieves financial closure of INR 376 crore for 100 MW solar project in Gujarat
BluPine Energy has achieved the financial closure of debt funding worth INR 376 crore for its 100 MW solar power project under development in Gujarat.
BC Jindal Group’s JIRE secures 300 MW solar-BESS order from SJVN
Jindal India Renewable Energy (JIRE) has won a 300 MW solar project coupled with battery energy storage system at a tariff of INR 3.32/kWh.
Vikram Solar secures 326 MW module order for Khavda Renewable Energy Park
The latest order brings Vikram Solar’s total contribution to the Khavda Renewable Energy Park to approximately 1.3 GW.
Taiwan proposes mandatory solar for new buildings
The Taiwanese government has proposed new rules requiring PV installations on most new, expanded, or renovated buildings. The draft standards aim to boost renewable energy and decarbonisation by setting minimum solar capacity requirements, with potential exemptions for insufficient sunlight or technical issues.
US-based SEG Solar launches cell production in Indonesia
SEG Solar, a US-based PV module manufacturer, has commissioned a solar cell factory in Indonesia and produced its first n-type cell at the facility.
Acme Solar commissions 52.5 MW of 300 MW Sikar project in Rajasthan
Acme Solar has switched on first-phase 52.5 MW of its 300 MW Sikar PV project in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
Reliance Power wins 350 MW solar with 175 MW/700 MWh battery storage in SJVN auction
The latest win positions Reliance Power as India’s largest integrated solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) player with a pipeline of 2.5 GWp solar and more than 2.5 GWh of BESS.
Advait Energy Transitions secures 180 MW/360 MWh BESS EPC project in Gujarat
Advait Energy Transitions Ltd has received an order from Gujarat BESS Pvt Ltd to set up a 180 MW/360 MWh (AC side) battery energy storage system (BESS) project on an EPC basis.
IH2A proposes hydrogen purchase obligations for refinery, ammonia plants
The India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) has proposed that the government consider introducing a 10% hydrogen purchase obligation (HPO) for existing refineries and ammonia plants, and a 100% HPO for new plants by 2030.
