Adani Green Energy switches on 250 MW solar in Rajasthan
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has switched on a 250 MW solar power project in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.
Solar generation grew by 30% in 2024, says IEA
The International Energy Agency’s latest market analysis says global solar generation surpassed the 2,000 TWh mark in 2024. It grew by 30% year-on-year for its highest growth rate since 2017, adding 475 TWh in the calendar year.
RenewSys secures bifacial TOPCon order with Radiance Renewables
RenewSys has secured the contract to manufacture and supply 72.5 MWp of its 590 Wp TOPCon glass-to-glass solar modules to Radiance Renewables.
Assam invites bids for installation of residential rooftop solar systems under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
The solar PV plants for residential consumers will be implemented on Capex basis under the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) Model, targeting plant sizes ranging from 1 kWp to 3 kWp.
New study shows reducing number of solar modules per string reduces risk of hotspots
Scientists in Indonesia have investigated early operational defects in a 24.9 MW solar PV system in Sumatra and have identified hotspot formation as the dominant defect. They also detected 282 cases of glass cracking, 350 cases of junction box failures and shading effects linked to module defects.
Power ministry mandates energy storage co-location with solar projects
India’s Ministry of Power has mandated that all renewable energy implementing agencies (REIAs) and State utilities must incorporate a minimum of two-hour co-located energy storage systems (ESS), equivalent to 10% of the installed solar project capacity, in future solar tenders.
Advait Energy Transitions receives corporate affairs ministry’s approval to set up transmission tools company
Advait Transmission Tools will focus on the business of assembly, manufacturing and trading of stringing tools for power transmission line business.
Credit Fair secures $5 million from BII to fund rooftop solar projects in India
Credit Fair has raised $5 million in debt from from the $75-million Green Basket Bond issued by Symbiotics Investments and subscribed to by British International Investment. It will deploy the amount to fund 2,500 new rooftop solar projects.
Germany hits 100 GW solar milestone
The country installed around 1.12 GW of new PV capacity in January, thus raising its cumulative installed solar power over the 100 GW threshold.
Alpex Solar wins INR 45-crore solar pumps order from MSEDCL
Alpex Solar will supply 2,000 solar-powered water pumps under Magel Tyal Saur Krushi Scheme in Maharashtra.
