Uma Gupta
Jharkhand to install 4 GW of solar power generation capacity in five years
Under the Solar Energy Policy 2022, the Indian state tagets installing about 3 GW of utility-scale solar, 720 MW of distributed generation, and 280 MW off-grid capacity from fiscal 2022-23 to 2026-27.
KPI Green secures 26.6 MW of captive solar projects
The Gujarat-based solar developer has landed 26.6 MW of captive solar projects from a Maharashtra-headquartered lab-grown diamonds and jewellery maker.
GAIL launches funding scheme for renewable, electric-mobility startups
Gas Authority of India Ltd. (GAIL), a state-owned natural gas supplier, has started accepting proposals from startups in the renewable energy and electric mobility sectors for equity investment under its “Pankh” initiative.
Bihar makes preferential procurement pitch to lithium battery, solar manufacturers
The state of Bihar has started accepting bids from lithium battery and solar module manufacturers to set up factories under its preferential procurement incentive scheme. To be eligible, the bidders must meet the minimum qualifying criteria and be willing to set up at least 25 MW of solar module production capacity and 50,000 of lithium battery output per year.
Acme to build 1.5 GW green hydrogen project in Tamil Nadu
Indian developer Acme will set up a green hydrogen and ammonia project in Tamil Nadu with 1.5 GW of electrolysis capacity and 1.1 million tons of ammonia synthesis, powered by a 5 GW solar plant.
JinkoSolar hits 8 GW of solar module shipments to India
JinkoSolar claims that it has shipped 8 GW of solar modules to India, following record-breaking performance in recent quarters.
India’s first grid-scale storage tenders to spur investment, domestic manufacturing
If Solar Energy Corp. and NTPC can successfully execute tenders for standalone energy storage systems, it could drive investment, support domestic manufacturing, and facilitate the development of new business models, according to a newly released report.
Ivan Saha rejoins Vikram Solar as CEO
Ivan Saha is back at Vikram Solar, where he worked between 2013-20 as the president and chief technical officer.
Tata Power signs MoU to set up 4 GW solar cell, module plant in Tamil Nadu
The company has signed an MoU with the government of Tamil Nadu to invest INR 3,000 crore ($380 million) for setting up 4 GW of solar cell and module manufacturing facility in the state.
Ciel & Terre completes 73.4 MWp of India’s largest floating solar plant
The French floating PV specialist completed a 73.4 MWp portion of the 101.6 MWp Kayamkulam solar project in a record 70 days.
