India

Ayana Renewable Power and Greenstat Hydrogen India have signed an agreement to jointly develop green hydrogen projects in India. The first one will be launched in Karnataka.

Enray Solutions has developed an autonomous, water-free cleaning robot for ground-mount solar installations that draws its power from an on-board PV panel and battery. The robot is designed to withstand the harsh environmental conditions of all kinds of terrain.

A unit of NTPC has opened global bids to develop 250 MW/500 MWh of battery energy storage capacity in Rajasthan. The proposed plants will need to have enough capacity to store two hours of electricity. Bidding closes on June 6.

NASDAQ-listed ReNew Power has signed power purchase agreements for 1.5 GW of new utility-scale PV capacity in Rajasthan. It will also build around 0.5 GW of renewables for corporate customers.

Shell has signed the agreement to acquire Solenergi Power, an Actis company owning 100% of Indian developer Sprng Energy. The transaction, valued at $1.55 billion, is expected to close later this year.

Tata Power has signed an agreement to set up 5,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across National Real Estate Development Council’s member properties in Maharashtra.

Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL) has invited proposals to develop grid-connected solar power projects in the Jalaun Solar Park of Uttar Pradesh. May 18 is the deadline for submission.

The Noida-headquartered energy company will provide three-year comprehensive operation and maintenance support for the 260 MW PV plant located at Bhadla Solar Park.

Switzerland’s Energy Vault will support India’s state-run power producer NTPC in energy transition by deploying its gravity-based energy storage technology and software solutions.

The NYSE-listed Indian solar developer has signed an Expression of Interest (EoI) with the Karnataka government to establish 1.7 GW of solar, wind, and hybrid renewable energy capacity in the state.