Solar farms prove to bee hives of economic activity
A new study from researchers at the universities of Lancaster and Reading in the UK has managed to quantify the economic boost provided by the symbiotic relationship between solar farms and honeybee hives.
Siemens raises 26% stake in solar plant for self-consumption
The captive solar plant in Mumbai is being developed by Cleantech through a special purpose vehicle called Sunsole Renewables. The solar electricity generated will power manufacturing operations at Siemens’ Kalwa factory in Maharashtra.
Most significant roadblocks to India’s solar energy goals
India needs to install an average of 25 GW solar capacity every year to reach its renewable energy target of ‘450 GW by 2030’ with over 60% (280 GW) from solar. The nation must build enough manufacturing capacity back home to be ready on the supply side to support the new installations.
International Solar Alliance launches programs on solar and battery waste management, green hydrogen
The International Solar Alliance (ISA), which aims to mobilize more than $1 trillion of solar power investment by 2030 in its member countries, expanded its scope of work by launching programs on solar panel and battery waste management and solar-powered hydrogen production in its fourth assembly held recently.
India offers lowest LCOE for rooftop PV, third-best generation potential
The levelized cost of solar electricity generation from a given rooftop area is the lowest in India (US$66/MWh) and China ($68/MWh), with the USA ($238/MWh) and UK ($251/MWh) representing some of the costliest countries, according to an international study based on data available as of 2018. The study also finds China (4.3 PWh/year), USA (4.2 PWh/year), and India (1.7 PWh/year) have the highest yearly potential of rooftop solar energy generation.
Turbocharging rural entrepreneurship through distributed renewable energy
A robust distributed renewable energy ecosystem with a strong domestic industry will help provide good-quality, reliable electricity to rural households and enterprises and thus turbocharge green entrepreneurship—paving the way for a self-reliant India.
Jakson unveils lithium battery backup solution with a sub-5 ms response time
The EnerPack from Indian manufacturer Jakson consists of a hybrid inverter, lithium ferro phosphate batteries, and an intelligent energy management system that can smartly combine grid power, solar power, wind power, and even diesel generator power supply to maximize the use of renewable energy.
India added 1,748 MW of rooftop solar in the year ending June
The annual rooftop solar installation in the twelve months ending June 30, 2021 included 1260 MW from the commercial and industrial sector and 488 MW from the residential segment.
MYSUN wins 140 MW of open-access solar projects in Uttar Pradesh
The Delhi-based distributed solar company secured the projects under Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited’s Open Access solar scheme in the State.
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.
