Acme Solar commissions 1,483 MWp in Rajasthan
Acme Solar has switched on four co-located solar projects aggregating to 1,023 MW AC (1,483 MWp) in Rajasthan. The capacity, connected to the interstate transmission system, constitutes 85% of the overall 1.2 GW project that benefits from a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with SECI at a tariff of INR 2.44/kWh.
Avaada Energy wins 200 MW (DC) solar project from GUVNL
Avaada Energy will develop a 200 MW (DC) solar plant for power supply to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd at a tariff of INR. 2.75 per kWh.
NTPC Renewable switches on 30 MW solar in Gujarat
The newly commissioned capacity is part of NTPC Renewable Energy’s 150 MW solar project across Limbdi, Mesanka and Radhanpur
Nexwafe claims 24.4% efficiency for heterojunction solar cell built with its ultrathin wafers
The German wafer manufacturer said the efficiency was achieved with an unspecified M6 HJT commercial production line, without specifying if the result was certified by an independent third party.
New US solar manufacturer to open 2.5 GW HJT factory
NuVision Solar – a newly formed, US-owned and operated manufacturer – has revealed plans to produce heterojunction (HJT) solar cells and modules.
India to mandate energy storage for solar, wind projects
India is likely to follow in the footsteps of China and mandate the inclusion of battery storage capacity for future wind and solar energy projects.
ALMM cell mandate will drive up capital cost for solar developers, says Crisil report
The prices of domestically manufactured solar cells are 1.5-2 times more than alternatives from China even after basic customs duty. Such high prices can drive up the capital cost of solar power projects by INR 5-10 million/MW and, in turn, tariffs by 40-50 paise per kWh, says CRISIL Market Intelligence and Analytics.
Coal India Ltd launches 1 GW solar EPC tender
Coal India Ltd has invited EPC bids for its 1 GW solar power project planned in Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd’s solar park in Rajasthan. Bidding closes on Jan. 2.
Why district cooling is India’s best bet for climate resilience
As the need for decarbonizing cooling becomes more urgent, District Cooling delivered through the CaaS model is expected to gain wider acceptance. Its ability to scale across large developments and provide a more sustainable, long-term solution for India’s rapidly growing cooling demand positions it as a key lever to address the paradox the country faces of meeting the burgeoning cooling needs while honoring our climate commitments.
Federal Bank, Ecofy partner on financing for MSME rooftop solar
The co-lending program targets financing 3,600 kW of rooftop solar installations annually, benefiting numerous micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
