Products
Sunova launches its new Sol series modules
Sunova Solar has launched its new Sol series solar PV module, which is based on a large wafer size of 182 mm. The new module boasts of a conversion rate of up to 21.6 per […]
Year: 2020
Products
MingYang unveils new 6.25 MW wind power turbine
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer MingYang Smart Energy recently launched its new onshore wind turbine, MySE6.25-173. The new wind turbine features a rated power of 6.25 MW and a rotor diameter of 173 metres. Building on […]
World View
Clean Energy Effort: Singapore focuses on energy storage and electric mobility
Singapore is a good example of a country in the process of charting its own path to a low-carbon future. The island nation is one of the world’s eight economies without energy resources. Thus, it […]
Financings
Orient Cement set to acquire 26 per cent stake in AMPSolar Systems
Orient Cement, a subsidiary of the CK Birla Group announced that it would acquire a 26 per cent stake in AMPSolar Systems. As per the agreement, Orient entered into a share purchase, subscription, and shareholders […]
Financings
GREDHCL to fully acquire Senvion India
The Global Renewable Energy Development Holding Company Limited (GREDHCL) has agreed to terms with Senvion GmbH for the acquisition of its Indian operations, Senvion India. The transaction will see GREDHCL acquiring complete ownership of Senvion […]
Financings
ADB approves $563 million loans to improve electricity supply in Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $562.8 million loan to strengthen the quality and reliability of electricity supply in Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya. Of the total amount, $430 million has been approved for […]
Projects
Solar-powered airport to come up in Agartala
The Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission has agreed to terms for the construction of 2 MW of solar capacity to power the newly constructed terminal at the Maharaj Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala. The terminal is […]
Projects
GEDA floats tender for installing solar capacities across households in Goa
Under the remote village electrification program, the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has invited bids for installing solar home lighting systems at various households in the state. Under the program, 151 power conditioning units, six […]
Projects
CEL invites bids under tenders for the supply of 1.43 million solar cells
Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has floated two tenders for the supply of 1.43 million solar photovoltaic cells. Under the first tender, 1.4 million multi-crystalline or monocrystalline cells that meet domestic content requirements must be supplied. […]
Projects
SJVN invites bids for the EPC of 100 MW of solar projects
SJVN Limited has invited bids through notice inviting expressions of interest to enlist engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) vendors for the installation of 100 MW of solar projects across the country. Developers will be required […]
Projects
GSECL invites bids for 140 MW of solar projects
The Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) has invited bids for the development of 140 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic power projects in selected regions of Gujarat. Under the tender, are projects ranging between 10 […]
GRID CONNECTIVITY FOR RENEWABLES
Better Connectivity: Advancements in cables, conductors and towers
The transmission and distribution sector has been a key focus area for the government. With a move towards providing round-the-clock power, high voltage transmission lines are being developed. Technologies such as flexible alternating current transmission […]
CLEANING SOLUTIONS IN SOLAR O&M
Robots at Work: Emerging solutions in the module cleaning space
In terms of growth, solar power continues to dominate other renewables. The year 2019 witnessed the installation of an unprecedented level of solar capacity. As per REN21, about 115 GW of solar generation capacity was […]
Perspective
Cold Winds: Industry stakeholders facing persistent challenges
The wind power segment in India has been facing persistent challenges since the change in tariff regime from feed-in tariffs to competitive bidding. While the direct impact has been the discovery of lower tariffs because […]
State Focus
“Energy storage could be a scalable solution”: Interview with Radhika Jha
The small hilly state of Uttarakhand was formed in the year 2000, and the premise was that its abundant hydropower and tourism potential would make the state profitable. Nearly two decades later, it is safe […]
Company Release
ACQUISITION OF SENVION GMBH’S INDIA OPERATIONS
4th December 2020, National: Senvion GmbH has entered into contractual agreements for the sale of 100% of its Indian operations (“Senvion India”) on 01 December 2020. Senvion had previously ringfenced the Senvion India business, which […]
Solar Power
Another Dip: Solar tariffs hit a new low
Solar tariffs in India have hit yet another low in the year 2020. In November 2020, a record low tariff of Rs 2 per kWh was discovered in an auction conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation […]
Products
DSM releases its new solar module backsheet D15
DSM has launched its all-purpose Endurance backsheet, D15, which is built on the same successful co-extrusion technology platform as DSM’s existing B series with its unique polyolefin strong core. According to the company, D15, the […]
Companies
Avaada Energy: Ambitious growth strategy
Avaada Energy was set up in 2017, with its co-founders using a part of the proceeds from the sale of their renewable energy portfolio in Welspun Renewable Energy to Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited. The […]
Bioenergy
Banking on Bioenergy: Strategies and solutions to tap segment potential
Despite the sector having already achieved its target of installing 10 GW of bioenergy projects by 2022, the potential of this segment remains largely untapped. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India […]