Adani commissions 2 GW solar cell and module plant under SECI’s manufacturing-linked PV tender
Adani Green Energy Ltd has announced the commissioning of a solar PV cell and module manufacturing plant with a capacity of 2 GW per annum through its associate company Mundra Solar Energy Ltd. The plant is located at Mundra in the Indian state of Gujarat.
NLC seeks owner’s engineer for 600 MW solar project in Gujarat
NLC India Ltd is developing the 600 MW solar PV project in GSECL Solar Park (Phase-II) at Khavda. It has invited domestic bids to provide owner’s engineer services for this project.
NLC India signs 300 MW solar power agreement with Rajasthan discom
NLC has signed a long-term power usage agreement with Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (RUVNL). Under the agreement, it will supply power from its 300 MW PV plant for the next 25 years.
AmpIn Energy solar plant starts power supply to JK Cement
AmpIn Energy Transition has started supplying power from its 30 MWp solar plant in Mishrikh, Uttar Pradesh. JK Cement is the offtaker for 10 MWp of the power produced by the plant.
Solar-powered islands? The story of Diu and T’au
The solar-powered islands of Diu and T’au have set an example for other such land masses to meet their power requirements through green energy.
SJVN’s 1 GW Bikaner solar project to become operational by September next year
The state-run hydropower producer is developing a 1 GW solar project in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan. The total project outlay is around INR 5,500 crore ($661.61 million).
SECI tenders 800 MW of renewables storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has launched a tender to select developers for 800 MW of firm and dispatchable power from renewable power projects with energy storage systems. Bidding closes on Sept. 29.
Growth and challenges in EV infrastructure:
The lack of standardized charging systems can create complications for EV owners. Different EV models may require specific charging systems, and a universal standard is crucial to ensure compatibility and ease of use.
Combining PV with pumped hydro storage in open-cast coal mines
Indian scientists have suggested building pumped-hydro storage systems connected to solar plants using mines as the lower reservoir and nearby rivers as the upper reservoir. They claim that the proposed combination may reach a levelized cost of energy of $0.2693/kWh.
NTPC to pilot solid gravity energy storage
NTPC has invited an expression of interest to supply, design, install and commission a mechanical energy storage system at its Talcher Thermal Power station in Odisha. The project is intended for demonstration purposes.
