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SolarEnergy
Policies and Programmes
Delhi government to provide free rooftop solar systems up to 3 kW for households consuming up to 400 units
The Delhi Cabinet has approved the second amendment to the Delhi Solar Energy Policy, 2023. Under the amendment, domestic consumers with an average monthly electricity consumption of up to 400 units can get rooftop solar […]
Projects
POWERGRID bags 6 GW transmission project for solar power evacuation from Rajasthan
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has emerged as the successful bidder under the tariff-based competitive bidding for establishing an inter-state transmission system to evacuate 6 GW of solar power from the Barmer-II renewable […]
State Focus
Clean Growth: Telangana’s diversified renewable energy approach critical to the 2047 vision
By Pankhudi Jha Renewable energy has become an integral part of Telangana’s long-term development strategy. Under the Telangana Rising Vision 2047, the state aims to become a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and further expand […]
Companies
SWELECT Energy Systems: Focus on building a more balanced portfolio
Dr Arulkumar Shanmugasundaram, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, SWELECT Energy Systems, spoke to Renewable Watch about the company’s expanding independent power producer (IPP) and manufacturing businesses, the growing role of battery energy storage systems […]
Financings
AlTeons Energy secures investment from Sanmar Group
The Sanmar Group has acquired a majority stake in AlTeons Energy. Following the investment, AlTeons will become a subsidiary of the Sanmar Group. The investment will support AlTeons’ plans to develop more than 1.5 GW […]
Projects
Tata Power commissions 100 MW group captive solar project in Tamil Nadu
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has commissioned a 100 MW group captive solar project at Vellalankottai and Nalandhula villages in Kayathar, Tamil Nadu. The project will supply power to TP Solar (40.625 MW), Tata […]
Projects
Waaree Energies secures solar-plus-storage project from SECI
Waaree Forever Energies Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited, has received a letter of award (LoA) from Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI). The award is for the development of […]
Projects
NCRTC and NNRL sign PPA for 110 MW captive solar project
National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with NIRL NCRTC Renewables Limited (NNRL) for the development of a 110 MW captive solar plant. The project, estimated to cost around […]
Hybrids and Energy Storage
ENGIE commissions 251 MW BESS projects in Chile
ENGIE has commenced commercial operations for two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Chile. The projects include the Libélula and Los Loros BESS, adding a combined 251 MW of storage capacity to the National […]
World View
Grid Buildout: Oman plans for higher renewable integration
Oman has entered an execution-focused phase of its energy transition. While its long-term goals remain unchanged – achieving net zero emissions by 2050, diversifying the economy under Oman Vision 2040 and developing a globally competitive […]
Data & Statistics
Products
Kosol Energie introduces glass-to-glass solar modules
Kosol Energie has unveiled N-type TOPCon glass-to-glass solar modules. The modules use half-cut M10R, G12R and G12 cells and are available in power outputs of 600 Wp, 620 Wp, 630 Wp and 715 Wp. They […]
Expert Take
Floating Solar: The missing layer in India’s net zero story
By Sandesh Naik, Chief Financial Officer, AB Energia Solutions There is a number that deserves more attention than it has received. 102 GW. That is India’s assessed floating solar potential, mapped by National Institute of […]
Projects
NABARD and MAHAPREIT sign agreement for rural green infrastructure projects
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has signed an MoU with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT) to support green and climate-resilient infrastructure projects in rural India. The partnership […]
International News
Elgin and Erova sign PPAs for UK solar projects
Elgin has signed three 15-year contracts for difference (CfDs) backed by power purchase agreements with Erova Energy Group. The agreements cover a 112.6 MW portfolio of solar projects in the UK. The portfolio includes the […]
International News
MN8 Energy to acquire Greenbacker for $375 million
MN8 Energy has agreed to acquire Greenbacker Renewable Energy in a cash-and-equity transaction valued at up to $375 million, including $350 million at closing and up to $25 million in milestone-based payments. The transaction is […]
Projects
GAIL (India) floats EPC tender for 600 MW solar project in Uttar Pradesh
GAIL (India) Limited has invited bids for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), along with operation and maintenance (O&M), of a 600 MW solar power project with a 550 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). […]
International News
GameChange to supply trackers for 287 MW Texas solar projects
GameChange Energy will supply its Genius Tracker™ solar tracking systems for the two utility-scale solar projects in Texas, US. The projects include the Pepper and Lucky 7 solar projects, with a combined 287 MWdc capacity. […]
Hybrids and Energy Storage
Malaysia launches 2.5 GW solar and 1.25 GW BESS tender
Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has announced the sixth round of its Large-Scale Solar (LSS6) programme, targeting 2.5 GW of solar capacity paired with 1.25 GW of battery energy storage systems […]