Uma Gupta
Magenta to deploy EV charging solutions in Delhi
Magenta, in collaboration with State power discom BSES, will deploy innovative EV charging solutions in the discom’s service area in Delhi. It will undertake the installation, operations and maintenance of EV charging solutions under the ChargeGrid brand.
Jubilant Ingrevia raises 26.6% stake in 15.5 MW captive solar plant
Jubilant Ingrevia, a Noida-headquartered integrated life science solutions provider, has signed the agreement to acquire a 26.6% equity stake in the 15.5 MW solar power plant for its captive consumption. The plant, located in Maharashtra, is being developed by Amp Energy through a step-down subsidiary.
Reliance Industries’ new energy arm to acquire 40% stake in Sterling and Wilson Solar
The acquisition gives Reliance New Energy Solar access to Sterling and Wilson Solar’s PV plant engineering and project management skills as it aspires to become a global leader in green energy based on the latest and most cost-competitive technologies and development capabilities.
Kolkata Port Trust gets 1 MW solar plant for self-consumption
The ground-mounted, captive solar plant, commissioned by Vikram Solar, is expected to generate 1.4 million units of electricity per year.
The long read: First Solar – ‘India presents a big market opportunity for us’
Sujoy Ghosh, First Solar’s vice president for India and the Asia-Pacific region, speaks to pv magazine about the company’s plans to set up a 3.3 GW module fab in India to service the local market.
Tata Power to install EV charging infrastructure for TVS Motor
TVS Motor has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tata Power to create a regular AC charging and a DC fast-charging network for its electric two-wheelers. The two companies will also explore opportunities to use solar energy to power select TVS Motor locations.
Maharashtra tenders 25 MW grid-connected solar
The Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd (MAHAGENCO) has invited bids to set up a 25 MW grid-connected solar plant in the Dhule district on a revenue share basis.
Commercial and industrial solar inverter from Havells
Noida-based electrical equipment company Havells has unveiled a 100 kW string inverter for commercial and industrial-scale solar installation. The inverter has an efficiency of 98.7%. It features ten maximum power point tracking (MPPT) inputs, with MPPT voltage ranging from 500-850 V.
Emerging trends in the Indian solar power sector
The Indian solar power sector is undergoing a technology-backed transformation at every stage from manufacturing to installation to improve cost and performance efficiency.
IPO-bound Waaree Energies appoints CEO
The Indian solar manufacturer, which has 2 GW of module production capacity, has appointed Vivek Srivastava as chief executive officer. Vivek joins from Reliance BP Mobility Limited, where he served as the senior vice president.
