Uma Gupta
Sterling and Wilson Solar wins INR 930-crore order in Egypt
The Indian multinational player, which has a solar engineering, procurement and construction portfolio of more than 10.6 GWp globally, says the latest addition will be among Egypt’s largest PV projects.
Another bidding extension for 15 MW floating solar in Himachal Pradesh
Solar power developers have until March 15 to lodge interest for setting up the 15 MW solar PV project in the district Bilaspur of Himachal Pradesh.
Battery major Amara Raja plans 50 MW solar plant
The Indian automotive battery major has announced the setting up of a 50 MW solar power plant in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh. The plant—to be built at INR 220-crore investment—will help reduce the manufacturer’s carbon footprint while lowering its electricity bill. The firm, which has already set up a pilot plant facility for Lithium-ion cell development, is also mulling investments into energy storage for the renewables sector.
Rooftop solar: How to mitigate the impact of a new net metering limit
A net feed-in tariff could offer a solution for consumers, developers, and distribution companies.
EESL tenders for 70 MW distributed solar in Goa
Bidders have until February 26 to lodge their interest to set up the grid-interactive, decentralized solar capacity across various locations in the State. The project size will not exceed 10 MW at a particular location.
Gujarat 700 MW award cancellation will impact solar investment
The state electricity regulator has passed the order in Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd’s favor, allowing it to retender the 700 MW capacity to seek lower tariffs than the INR 2.78-2.81/kWh levels awarded to developers. Developers’ body says the move will impact investors’ sentiment as arranging finance starts soon after developers win a capacity.
Spanish EV startup selects ION Energy’s battery management system
The Spanish startup will use ION’s advanced battery management and intelligence technologies for its electric scooter, the RAY 7.7.
IIT Bombay, BHEL in race to develop high-efficiency solar cells
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is funding the research to develop high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells, including those with passivated emitter and rear contact structure, and perovskites.
Andhra Pradesh inching towards 10 GW solar for farming needs
The 6.4 GW auction success takes the state government closer to its 10 GW solar target to provide free, uninterrupted power supply to farmers during the daytime.
New Premier solar factory to begin production by April
Indian solar manufacturer Premier Energies is setting up a factory in Telangana with an annual cell and module production capacity of 750 MW. The fab will be equipped to produce large-format panels with wafer sizes up to 210mm.
