Punjab tenders for purchase of 1.2 GW of solar power
The selected bidders will set up grid-connected solar projects anywhere in Punjab to supply the power.
Amp Energy India receives $250 million from SMBC, ICG, and AIIB
Indian developer Amp Energy has secured up to $250 million in growth capital from Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), UK’s Intermediate Capital Group (ICG), and China’s Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
Maruti Suzuki breaks ground on two new solar plants
Maruti Suzuki India has started building a new 20 MWp solar plant at its Manesar factory and a 1.85 MWp capacity at R&D Centre, Rohtak.
Floating solar may reach LCOE of $0.0341/kWh in Bangladesh
New research shows that floating PV plants may have superior generating capabilities compared with ground-mounted PV plants in several areas of Bangladesh. Furthermore, the study indicates that floating arrays in the country may reach a levelized cost of energy ranging from $0.0341/kWh to $0.0486/kWh depending on the location.
NTPC to assess floating solar potential in different states, union territories
The state-owned power producer is seeking consultants to evaluate the feasibility of developing floating solar PV plants on reservoirs of different States and union territories in India.
NHDC to build 525 MW pumped storage project in Madhya Pradesh
NHDC is constructing a 525 MW pumped storage power project near Indira Sagar Dam to meet the peak-hour energy demand of Madhya Pradesh.
Govt puts pumped storage on fast track
The Central Electricity Authority recently approved a 1.35 GW pumped storage project in Andhra Pradesh in a record time of 70 days.
HHV builds directional solidification furnace for solar PV industry
Bengaluru-based Hind High Vacuum (HHV) has designed and built a directional solidification (DSS) furnace to produce polycrystalline silicon ingots in the solar industry.
Green hydrogen: A key enabler for a sustainable future
Green hydrogen holds the potential to decarbonize critical sectors and provide clean energy solutions. However, it accounts for less than 1% of global hydrogen production. Targeted interventions are required to facilitate a smooth transition toward a green hydrogen economy.
Tata Power Renewable Energy to build 966 MW hybrid wind-solar project for Tata Steel
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd has received the letter of award to build a 966 MW hybrid RE project (comprising 379 MW solar and 587 MW wind) for captive consumption by Tata Steel.
