“Indian solar manufacturers cannot merely catch up—we must lead”
Suhas Donthi, CEO of Emmvee, speaks with pv magazine about India’s evolving role in the global solar supply chain, the risks of oversupply, and what it will take for Indian manufacturers to lead on the world stage.
JSW Energy completes acquisition of O2 Power
JSW Energy has completed the acquisition of 4.7 GW renewable energy platform O2 Power at an enterprise valuation of around INR 12,468 crore.
Kosol Energie secures 400 MW PV module order for NTPC’s Khavda Solar Project
Kosol Energie spokesperson told pv magazine that out of the total 400 MW solar module order, 55 MW has already been supplied to the Khavda project site. The balance will be supplied in the next two-three months.
Waaree Renewable Technologies debuts on National Stock Exchange
Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd, solar EPC arm of Waaree Group, has installed over 1.82 GW of solar projects and is currently managing the execution of an additional 1.7 GW of projects. National Stock Exchange (NSE) debut provides the company with wider stakeholder engagement, and enhanced capital access to drive future expansion.
Bihar tenders EPC of 116 MW solar with 50.5 MW/241 MWh battery storage
Bihar State Power Generation Co. Ltd has invited bids to set up a 116 MW AC grid-connected solar PV plant with 50.5 MW/241 MWh battery storage system in Lakhisarai district of Bihar.
“Distributed renewable energy should serve as an inclusive, community-centric growth engine”: ISA Director General
Ashish Khanna, Director General of International Solar Alliance, highlighted the need to enable private-sector investments in driving technology and innovation for distributed renewable energy, while the government focuses on developing the policy and regulatory framework and results-based financing to make these solutions affordable for the poor.
BGR Tech, Chemie-Tech partner on green hydrogen and ammonia projects globally
India’s BGR Tech Ltd has joined hands with Dubai-based EPC company Chemie-Tech to execute multi-megawatt green hydrogen and ammonia projects on lump sum turnkey basis worldwide.
NTPC Green Energy, MAHAPREIT to jointly develop solar and hybrid power projects
NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) and Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Ltd (MAHAPREIT) have formed a 74:26 joint venture to develop solar, wind, and hybrid power projects with or without storage in India.
BPCL, Sembcorp form renewable energy, green hydrogen joint venture
Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) and Sembcorp will jointly explore renewable energy and green hydrogen production projects to help decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors in India.
Solex Energy’s new 2.2 GW solar module line to start production by October
Solex Energy Ltd is ramping up its solar module production capacity to 4 GW with the addition of a 2.2 GW line. The new production line is set for completion by September.
