Equis Energy commissions 100 MW of solar in Karnataka
One of the largest renewable energy companies in Asia, Equis Energy has commissioned a 100 MW (135MWp) solar PV project in the state of Karnataka. The company has nearly 1 GW of renewable projects under operation, construction and advanced development across India.
Fossil fuel global grip being loosened by holy trinity of affordable PV, wind and storage, finds BNEF
‘Unprecedented challenge’ for fossil fuels as low LCOE for solar and wind power, allied to tumbling storage costs, sees renewables claim a larger share of bulk and dispatchable generation while adding vital flexibility to the global energy mix.
Q&A: ISMA discusses the anti-dumping petition
Dhruv Sharma, Governing Council Member, Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) told pv magazine about the recent anti-dumping petition withdrawal. He mentioned that ISMA is, however, anticipating safeguard petition completion that aims to protect domestic manufacturing.
With the termination of the anti-dumping investigation, uncertainties will remain, IHS Markit says
On the request of the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA), the Directorate-General of Anti-Dumping & Allied Duties have terminated the ongoing petition into imported solar cells. Dharmendra Kumar, an analyst at IHS Markit, told pv magazine that ISMA will re-file this petition in April.
Grid infrastructure, policy framework key to India’s renewables target, IRENA says
India should strengthen its power grids and put an emphasis on a clear policy framework to bring down the cost of capital investments, Adnan Amin, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency said, as the nation aims for ambitious renewable energy targets of 175 GW by 2022.
ISA and India sign host country agreement
At signing event of the ISA, MNRE head, RK Singh emphasized need for solar industry to set up energy infrastructure in other ISA member countries.
Mahindra, Ford sign MoU to co-develop electric vehicle model
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd and Ford has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to co-develop electric vehicles for India and emerging markets. To support Mahindra’s EV roadmap, the company had signed an agreement with LG Chem for its lithium-ion batteries.
BHEL wins 75 MW solar project in Gujarat
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has won an EPC order for a 75 MW solar PV plant to be installed at solar park in Charanka, Gujarat. The company also has manufacturing capacity of solar cells to 105 MW and solar modules to 226 MW annually.
Delhi 2018-19 budget goes green
The Delhi government run by the Aam Aadmi Party has completed three years in the governance, and yesterday announced its budget for the financial year 2018-19. The government has announced India’s first ‘Green Budget’ – it has a 26 point program. With the green budget it is estimated that around 2.1 million tons of CO2 emissions will be reduced.
Indian government to incentivize battery manufacturing industry
RK Singh chairs meeting with battery manufacturers, urges them to set up battery manufacturing units in India. He assures that all possible efforts from the government for setting up the facilities will be made.
