Combining floating PV with compressed air energy storage
Researchers from Egypt and the UK developed a new floating PV system concept that utilizes compressed air for energy storage. The system has a roundtrip efficiency of 34.1% and an exergy efficiency of 41%.
DVC launches 234 MW floating solar tender
Damodar Valley Corp. (DVC) is accepting bids to set up a 234 MW (AC) grid-tied floating solar PV plant on DVC’s Maithon Dam Reservoir in Jharkhand. Bidding closes on Jan. 7.
THDC seeks consultants for floating solar projects across eight states
THDC India Ltd has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from technical consulting agencies for preparation of detailed project report of floating solar power projects at various locations across India.
Wood Mackenzie forecasts 77 GW of floating solar globally by 2033
Wood Mackenzie predicts that the global floating solar market will be dominated by the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and led by India, China and Indonesia through to 2033. The consultancy says growth will be driven by rising demand, decreased capital expenditure and supportive policies.
Tata Power Renewable Energy commissions 126 MW floating solar project in Madhya Pradesh
The 126 MW floating solar installation in Omkareshwar features 213,460 bifacial glass-to-glass modules.
EKI Energy Services registers 24.7 MW floating solar project in the voluntary carbon market
The 24.7 MW floating solar project, developed by Greenam Energy for captive usage, is also said to be the first of its kind to be registered under the verified carbon standard (VCS) globally.
Rayzon Solar secures 216 MW PV module supply contract with Larsen & Toubro
Rayzon Solar will supply 216 MW of its PV modules for floating solar projects in Panchet and Ramagundam, and a ground-based project in Bihar, being executed by Larsen & Toubro on a turnkey basis.
Power-generating breakwaters for floating photovoltaics
Scientists from Singapore have designed new floating breakwaters integrating wave energy converters that can be used to reduce the impact of waves on offshore PV systems. Their analysis showed that the wave energy systems can achieve the highest additional power output when the wavelength is shorter.
NHPC, APGENCO sign JV agreement for renewables, pumped storage development
The joint venture company of NHPC and Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corp. Ltd (APGENCO) will implement pumped hydro storage and renewable energy (solar and wind) projects in Andhra Pradesh in phases.
SJVN signs MoUs for 8.1 GW of pumped storage, 505 MW floating solar in Maharashtra
SJVN Ltd has signed Memorandums of Understandings with the Government of Maharashtra to develop 8.1 GW of pumped storage projects and 505 MW floating solar projects in the state of Maharashtra.
