Uma Gupta
AMPIN, Sumitomo form corporate renewables joint venture
AMPIN Energy Transition and Japan’s Sumitomo Corp. have formed a joint venture company, AMPIN C&I Power, to develop renewable energy sources in India and supply the generated power to commercial and industrial clients under power purchase agreement model.
SECI launches tender for 2 GW of solar
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has launched a tender to select developers for 1 GW of interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected solar PV power projects and additional capacity of up to 1 GW to be awarded through Greenshoe option. Bidding closes on Oct. 4.
SECI launches 2 GW/8 GWh renewables-plus-storage tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) is accepting bids to set up 2 GW of renewable energy projects backed with energy storage systems for assured peak supply of 8 GWh (2 GW x 4 hours). Bidding closes on Oct. 14.
Increasing potential of silicon clathrate films for photovoltaics
Researchers led by scientists from CNRS in France are exploring an exotic form of silicon called silicon clathrate as a material for energy applications, including photovoltaics. Mastering the synthesis and using appropriate characterizations are key elements towards potential applications. Significant progress is being made for the fabrication of functional devices.
Thermax enters SOEC technology license agreement with UK’s Ceres
Under the agreement, Thermax will manufacture, sell, and service stack array modules (SAM) based on Ceres’ advanced solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) technology for green hydrogen production.
Saatvik Solar delivers 70.2 MW of PV modules to SJVN
Saatvik Solar has supplied 70.2 MW of mono PERC 545 Wp PV modules for SJVN’s project in Punjab.
Apraava Energy secures 300 MW solar power project in Rajasthan
Apraava Energy has secured a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTPC for a 300 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected solar energy project. It will develop the project on a build-own-operate basis in Rajasthan.
The Hydrogen Stream: Gensol, Matrix to set up India’s first green hydrogen valley in Pune
Gensol Engineering and Matrix Gas & Renewables will set up a green hydrogen production plant on a build-own-operate basis, for offtake by the specialty chemical sector.
JSW Energy secures LoA for 600 MW wind-solar hybrid power project
JSW Neo Energy has received Letter of Award (LoA) for 600 MW of wind-solar hybrid power project from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL).
With energy transition we see strong growth in power and transmission sector: Vedanta Aluminium CEO
John Slaven, chief executive officer, Vedanta Aluminium, sees strong growth in demand from power & transmission and automotive sector with India’s focus on energy transition.
