IIT Kanpur, UK’s H.E.L to collaborate on battery testing
UK-based H.E.L Group will provide IIT Kanpur with the latest battery testing technology under a collaboration agreement signed with IIT Kanpur.
First half 2023 total solar corporate funding increased 54% year-over-year
According to Mercom’s Solar Funding report almost 25.5 GW of solar projects were acquired in the first half of the year, totaling $18.5 billion.
SECI invites bids to supply 1 GWp of solar modules
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) is accepting bids from solar manufacturers in India to supply 1 GWp of PV modules built with domestically manufactured solar cells. Bidding closes on August 17.
Exide Energy secured $85.3 million of orders for lithium-ion battery packs, modules in fiscal 2022-23
Exide Energy (Nexcharge), which started commercial production last year, received a healthy order inflow for lithium-ion-based battery packs and modules during FY 2022-23.
Bright prospects ahead for corporate solar market
In an exclusive article for pv magazine, Bridge To India provides a quick look at the key drivers and outlook for the corporate solar market in India.
Fourth Partner Energy commissions its first wind-solar hybrid project
The 70 MW wind-solar hybrid plant in Gujarat will supply clean electricity to corporate clients in New Delhi and Hyderabad.
CleanMax commissions 400 MW wind-solar hybrid plant for C&I offtake
The 400 MW wind-solar plant, located in Gujarat, is purportedly India’s largest single hybrid project for offtake by the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector.
JSW Energy targets 40 GWh/5 GW of storage capacity by 2030
JSW Energy targets to become a 20 GW power generation company along with 40 GWh/5 GW of energy storage by 2030. It is also investing in solar manufacturing and green hydrogen production.
Oriana Power looks to raise up to INR 60 crore through IPO
The Noida-based commercial and industrial solar developer will use the proceeds for working capital, ‘Resco mode’ project capex, and technology upgradation requirements.
The solar glass opportunity in India
Large capacity addition in solar modules by 15-20 players is likely to drive domestic solar glass demand, say CRISIL analysts in an interview with pv magazine. New players have expressed interest to set up solar glass manufacturing in India, however, import duty removal last year on solar tempered glass has put them in a wait and watch mode.
