Azure power wins 250 MW solar PV project at auction
One of the most prominent solar developers in India, Azure Power has gained 100% of the total allocated capacity in an auction conducted by NVVN.
India’s first utility-scale solar storage project realized
Mahindra Susten won the auction for 20 MW/28MWh with the final all-in price of INR 2.99 billion ($46 million).
ISA drafts program for scaling rooftop solar to be launched at RE-INVEST 2017, India
The program will be launched during RE-INVEST 2017, India on December 8. The event will hold several other sessions, including the launch of International Solar Alliance (ISA). Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are likely to attend the ISA Founding Ceremony.
Vikram Solar launches new monocrystalline product line SOMERA
SOMERA series uses PERC monocrystalline solar cells reaching module area efficiency up to 19.05% (for 60 cells) and up to 18.45% (for 72 cells).
Raj Kumar Singh kicks off Global RE-Invest 2017 and Founding Ceremony of ISA
Addressing the gathering, R K Singh, Minister for MNRE, said, “by 2030, 40% of India’s energy needs would be met by Renewable Energy.” Also, at the event Kiribati signed the ISA framework, becoming the 41st country to do so.
Secunderabad Railway Station is India’s first to get Green Certificate
South Central Railway (SCR) of India has announced today that Secunderabad is the first railway station on Indian Railways to get the Green Certification. The station has a 500 KW Solar PV installation, generating 2500 kWh per day.
NTPC cancels Andaman’s energy storage tender
This is the third instance where an energy storage project has been cancelled in India, after MNRE EoL and SECI’s derailed projects in 2014 and 2016 respectively.
Uttar Pradesh to establish India’s first Climate Change Authority
The authority is in the final stages of formulation, and will act as a coordination agency for departments handling different missions, mentioned in state action plan on climate change.
Mahindra Susten launches India’s first mobile PV testing lab
The compact mobile testing lab can be implemented at various stages of plant construction to improve the energy generation from a PV power plant.
Wärtsilä to offer energy storage solutions in India
Wärtsilä, one of the largest global supplier of flexible and efficient energy solutions, has announced that it will provide technically and environmentally advanced energy storage solutions to the power markets in India.
