Using end-of-life photovoltaic panels as building material
Scientists in India have proposed to use solar modules at the end of their lifecycle as a building material for low-cost small housing units. With solar module recycling currently not viable economically, the researchers said their approach makes conventional solar panels into BIPV products without any modifications.
40 MW solar plant to power Ayodhya
The Uttar Pradesh government will lease out 165 acres of land to NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd to develop the solar project. The power generated will be purchased by Uttar Pradesh Power Corp. Ltd at a fixed price.
Adani New Industries Q1 revenue up 209% YoY
Adani New Industries Ltd recorded a revenue of INR 1,898 crore ($229 million) in the first quarter of FY 2023-24, 209% up year-on-year. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) increased 7.5 times to INR 355 crore as export volumes surged 19 times.
Sterling and Wilson wins renewable EPC orders worth INR 826 crore
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has won around 1 GW of EPC projects in the first four months of FY 2023-24. The projects are located in the Indian states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.
SJVN tenders 1.5 GW wind-solar hybrid projects
SJVN Ltd has invited bids to develop 1.5 GW of wind-solar hybrid power projects anywhere in India.
HPCL to empanel PV panel manufacturers for its solar projects
Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd (HPCL) is enlisting solar panel suppliers and manufacturers for its future PV projects across India.
Apraava Energy secures renewable energy transmission projects in Rajasthan
The projects are part of the evacuation scheme for 20 GW of renewable energy generation in Rajasthan to the national grid.
KPIT testing sodium-ion battery packs in three-wheelers
The sodium-ion battery technology has been designed and developed by KPIT Technologies.
Mitigating supply chain challenges for solar projects
Since July, the solar market has seen a stark drop in module prices. Forecasts indicate a price increase in the coming months. This uncertainty has cast a shadow on the growth of renewable energy assets in India.
Tata Power secures PPAs for 350 MW of solar projects
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd will develop 200 MW and 150 MW solar projects for power supply to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL). The projects will be located in Maharashtra.
