Data & Statistics
Year: 2022
Projects
MHI battery tender under PLI scheme gets oversubscribed
The Ministry of Heavy Industries’ (MHI) tender to select manufacturers for setting up production capacities for at least 50 GWh of advanced chemistry cell (ACC) for energy storage under the production-linked incentive (PLI) programme was […]
Policies and Programmes
Himachal Pradesh aims to add 10 GW of renewable energy by 2030
Under the ‘Swaran Jayanti Energy Policy,’ which will be unveiled in the year 2022, the Himachal Pradesh government aims to add 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. The state aims to be a […]
Interviews
Proper Upkeep: Developers’ experience in the solar O&M space
The solar operations and maintenance (O&M) market is evolving rapidly, corresponding to the increasing size, scale and number of projects owned by each developer. There is now a growing focus on ensuring the quality of […]
Financings
IRFC raises $500 million through green notes issuance
Under its $7 billion global medium-term note programme, Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), the financial arm of the Indian Railways, has issued $500 million of denominated, senior and unsecured green notes. The green notes will […]
Miscellaneous
POSCO, Adani Group to sign a MoU for integrated steel mill
In response to carbon reduction requirements, POSCO and Adani Group have signed a non-binding MoU to further collaborate at the group business level in various industries such as renewable energy, hydrogen, and logistics. The collaboration includes […]
Projects
Reliance Industries to invest Rs 5955 billion for green energy & other projects in Gujarat
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has signed MoU with the Government of Gujarat for a total investment of Rs 5955 billion as part of Investment Promotion Activity for Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2022. These projects will generate […]
Policies and Programmes
IREDA to launch programme for emerging technologies, green mobility and charging infrastructure
The Indian Renewable Development Agency (IREDA), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has launched a programme to support the manufacturing and deployment of infrastructure for emerging technologies, green mobility, and charging infrastructure. For […]
Expert Take
Funding Avenues: Scaling up rooftop solar finance in India
India has set a target of 40 gigawatts (GW) of rooftop solar by 2022. As of 30 June, 2021, India had 7.7GW of installed rooftop solar capacity. The commercial and industrial (C&I) sector accounts for […]
Off-Grid Power
Serving the Unserved: Solar home systems light up remote villages in Himachal Pradesh
One has to trek for three days through steep valleys, hills and dense forests, and cross the 4,665 metre high Thamser pass to reach one of the remotest parts of Himachal Pradesh, Bara Bhangal gram […]
Products
Azelio unveils electrothermal storage system for commercial applications
Azelio has unveiled the TES.POD system, a revolutionary electro-thermal storage system for commercial applications. The system has a nominal electrical output of 13 kW and dimensions 2.810 x 2.67 x 3.65 metre. The storage capacity […]
Products
Jinko Solar launches its new Tiger Neo modules series
Jinko Solar has launched its new product line, the Tiger Neo modules series, featuring N-type TOPCon technology. The product comes with further enhancements in performance, power, energy density and reliability. Tiger Neo has the capacity […]
World View
Sunny Days Ahead: Southeast Asia’s solar market poised for strong growth
Owing to its geographic location, Southeast Asia (SEA) has high solar power potential, estimated at 41 TWh. Even so, solar power development was limited in the region due to greater focus on fossil fuels and […]
Editorial
December 2021
The year 2021 was a defining one in India’s energy transition journey. The country’s renewable energy installations crossed the 100 GW milestone this year to reach 104 GW as of November 2021. The renewable energy […]
Projects
JdVVNL floats tenders to solarize agricultural feeders in Rajasthan
Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JdVVNL) has issued two tenders for the solarization of 17 agricultural feeders of the Nosar and the Dera substation in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan. In the first tender, JdVVNL […]
Projects
SECI floats a tender for 1.2 GW of ISTS connected wind project
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has floated a tender for the development of 1,200 MW of ISTS-connected wind generation plants in India (Tranche XIII). The scope of work comprises identifying land, installation, and ownership of […]
Miscellaneous
Adani Group establishes new subsidiary ANIL for its green energy goals
Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL), a new subsidiary of the Adani Group, which already owns Adani Solar for solar manufacturing and Adani Green Energy Limited, has been established to carry out the next important step […]
Projects
MSRDC launches EPC tender for a 5 MW solar project
Mahasamruddhi Renewable Energy Limited (MREL), a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited (MSRDC), has launched an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) tender for the development of a 5 MW(AC) ground-mounted […]
People
Ishan Nagpal: Lead, Policy and Regulatory, ReNew Power
Ishan Nagpal, lead, policy and regulatory, ReNew Power, has expertise in policy advocacy, regulatory affairs and business development in the renewable energy space. He has been working on new initiatives such as hydrogen, storage and […]
Finance
Fundamental Funding: Outlook for green finance in India
India’s power sector is advancing rapidly with increasing penetration of clean energy sources in its portfolio. Between 2014 and 2021, the Indian renewable energy sector received over Rs 5.2 trillion in investments. Despite the slowdown […]