Waaree Renewable Technologies to merge three arms
The solar equipment manufacturer and power producer announced this week its board of directors had approved the scheme for the merger of Sangam Rooftop Solar, Waaree PV Technologies, and Waasang Solar with the company.
Jharkhand launches tender for 2 MW canal-top solar project
Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has invited bids to build a 2 MW grid-connected solar project on top of the Sikdiri Canal in the Ranchi district. Bidding closes on October 6.
Canadian pension fund invests in Mahindra’s renewables arm
Mahindra Group has agreed to sell a 30% equity stake in Mahindra Susten to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan for around $300 million. The two parties have also agreed to set up an infrastructure investment trust so Mahindra Susten can strengthen its solar, hybrid energy, and integrated storage businesses, as well as its round-the-clock green energy plants.
The long read: What does India’s National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy mean?
In May 2018, India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy adopted the National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy. Though paltry when it comes to offering incentives or preferential treatment to solar-wind-hybrid (SWH) projects, the policy aims to enable more SWH projects to efficiently utilize transmission infrastructure and land, as well as reducing variability in renewable generation and thus improving grid stability.
Servotech launches lithium battery manufacturing arm
The New Delhi-based solar and EV charger manufacturer has formed a new arm, Techbec Industries, to manufacture lithium batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and solar energy storage applications.
Streamlining EPC functioning with SaaS
With software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, EPC users can manage different silos as per the solar project requirements. The software ensures that the silos are integrated and accessible during all phases of the EPC to maintain transparency.
UPL partners CleanMax on 61.05 MW wind-solar project for self-consumption
UPL, a Mumbai-based sustainable agricultural solutions provider, will commission a 61.05 MW captive wind-solar project in a joint venture with developer CleanMax. The project will be located in Gujarat.
Shell to install over 10,000 charging points across India by 2030
The energy major launched the first of these electric vehicle (EV) chargers for the four-wheeler and two-wheeler segments in Bengaluru today.
Mindtree solution to manage Larsen & Toubro’s green hydrogen plant
Mindtree’s digital solution enables remote monitoring and control of all services at Larsen & Toubro’s green hydrogen plant in Gujarat. It drives the effective utilization of resources such as solar and battery energy storage systems.
SJVN awards 100 MW solar project to Tata Power
State-owned hydropower producer SJVN has awarded a 100 MW solar engineering, procurement, and construction project to Tata Power Solar. The INR 612 crore ($76.7 million) PV project will be built at the Raghanesda solar park in the Indian state of Gujarat.
