Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of Avaada Group’s 1,560 MWp solar plus 2,500 MWh BESS project, inaugurates 282 MWp PV plant in Rajasthan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone of Avaada Group’s 1,560 MWp solar plus 2,500 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Pugal, and also inaugurated its 200 MW AC (282 MWp) solar power plant in Shri Dungargarh, both located in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district.
How lithium-ion batteries are reshaping the energy landscape
With renewable energy now making up nearly half of our installed power capacity, storage is the key to making clean energy truly dependable. On a national level, large-scale energy storage projects will be vital for balancing the grid and ensuring a steady flow of power, even when the wind isn’t blowing or the sun isn’t shining.
Jupiter Electric Mobility launches containerized BESS for C&I applications
Jupiter Electric Mobility (JEM) has launched its indigenously designed containerized battery energy storage systems (BESS) in India, with capacities ranging from 241 kWh to 3 MWh.
KPI Green secures INR 3,200 crore SBI sanction for 1+ GWp solar and hybrid projects in Gujarat
KPI Green Energy Ltd has secured a sanction of INR 3,200 crore from State Bank of India to part-finance the development of its Independent Power Producer (IPP) portfolio clean energy projects aggregating over 1 GWp in Gujarat.
Waaree Energies invests INR 300 crore in lithium battery subsidiary
Waaree Energies Ltd, a Gujarat-based manufacturer of solar cells and modules, has invested INR 300 crore in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Waaree Energy Storage Solutions Pvt Ltd (WESSPL), through a rights issue.
Alpex Solar raises INR 260.17 crore through preferential issue
The company will utilise the proceeds to complete its ongoing expansion and achieve full-scale production of solar cells, modules, and aluminium frames.
World Green Energy inks land deal with Tata Steel SEZ for 2 GW solar cell and 1.2 GW module factory in Odisha
World Green Energy (WGE) has signed a land sublease agreement with Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Ltd (TSSEZL) for 50 acres at Gopalpur Industrial Park in Odisha, paving the way for its upcoming 2 GW TOPCon solar cell and 1.2 GW solar module manufacturing facility.
Jakson Group hosts Sri Lankan and Maldivian ministers at Greater Noida solar facility
Kumara Jayakody, Minister of Energy, Government of Sri Lanka, and Muaviyath Mohamed, Minister of State, Environment and Tourism, Maldives, recently visited Jakson Group’s fully automated solar module manufacturing facility in Greater Noida to witness its advanced capabilities and explore avenues for clean energy partnerships.
Enhancing dual-axis solar tracker performance with new optimization techniques
Researchers in India have developed two solar tracker optimization techniques can purportedly increase power generation by up to 54.36% when combined. One uses a light sensor and the other relies on data from GPS and a real-time clock.
ACME Solar’s 250 MW renewable energy project secures “ICRA AA-/Stable” rating upgrade
The rating applies to ACME Aklera Power Technology’s 250 MW renewable energy capacity in Rajasthan for its INR 1,072 crore term loan facility from Bank of America, Standard Chartered Bank and India Infradebt Limited.
