India installed third most solar capacity in the world in 2022
India installed an impressive 17.4 GW of new solar capacity in 2022, retaining its third spot in annual PV capacity addition globally.
Gautam Solar unveils n-type TOPCon modules at Intersolar Europe
The Indian manufacturer is launching n-type TOPCon solar modules for residential, commercial and industrial, and utility-scale markets at Intersolar Europe 2023. It is offering these modules in all black, silver frame, glass-to-glass bifacial, and light-weight bifacial variants.
Waaree Renewable wins solar EPC contract for steel major
The company has secured the EPC contract for a 6.5 MW DC (5 MW AC) solar power project in Chhattisgarh.
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.
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.
