India hits solar module manufacturing capacity of 63 GW
India has reached a solar PV module manufacturing capacity of around 63 GW per annum as per the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) published by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
THDC empanels consultant for pumped storage projects across India
The empanelled company will prepare detailed projects reports for THDC’s upcoming pumped storage projects across India.
Waaree Energies secures NABL accreditation for advanced testing lab
Waaree Energies Ltd has secured NABL accreditation for the PV Module Test Lab (PMTL) at its Chikhli module manufacturing facility in Gujarat, following the first achieved for its Thumb manufacturing facility.
Refex Green Power sets up subsidiary to set up 100 MW NTPC solar project
Refex Solar SPV Five will develop a 100 MW solar power project for power supply under a 25-year power purchase agreement with NTPC.
TKIL Industries enters green hydrogen in alliance with Switzerland’s SoHHytec
TKIL Industries will be SoHHytec’s exclusive partner in India to manufacture and supply specific equipment as well as implement and install direct solar-to-green hydrogen projects.
DVC launches 234 MW floating solar tender
Damodar Valley Corp. (DVC) is accepting bids to set up a 234 MW (AC) grid-tied floating solar PV plant on DVC’s Maithon Dam Reservoir in Jharkhand. Bidding closes on Jan. 7.
SECI withdraws debarment notice issued to Reliance Power
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) has withdrawn the debarment notice issued to Reliance Power with immediate effect. Accordingly, the Company and its subsidiaries, except Reliance NU BESS Ltd (formerly known as Maharashtra Energy Generation Limited), are eligible to participate in all tenders issued by SECI.
Only 7% of Indian companies with net-zero targets hail from high-emission sectors: ICRA ESG Ratings
The ICRA report states that the 127 companies committing to net zero target through science-based target initiative (SBTi) are primarily from non-hard-to-abate sectors like textiles, software, and pharmaceuticals.
How developing economies are leading the surge in solar power
Favorable government policies have played a crucial role in driving the adoption of solar energy in emerging economies. However, investment in grid modernisation and energy storage solutions is crucial to unlock the next level of sustainable solar integration in these economies.
Waaree wins as pv magazine Awards recognizes Indian solar manufacturing
Gujurat based Waaree Energies takes the Publisher’s Pick prize at the pv magazine Awards 2024 in recognition of the company’s impressive solar production capability and ambitious plans for the future. It is the first time an Indian PV company has received this award.
