Adani Group to invest $10 billion in US energy, infrastructure projects
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani said this week the Group will invest $10 billion in US energy security and infrastructure projects, creating up to 15,000 jobs in America.
Global installed PV capacity tops 2 TW
The Global Solar Council says global installed photovoltaic capacity has surpassed 2 TW. The organization says an additional 4 TW of solar capacity will likely be deployed by 2030.
Engie solar farm in Malaysia secures PPA with STMicroelectronics
Engie’s 30 MW solar farm will supply power to STMicroelectronics’ large-volume test & assembly site in Malaysia.
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.
NTPC Green sets the price band for its INR 10,000 crore public issue
NTPC Green Energy intends to utilize the net proceeds from the fresh issuance to the extent of INR 7,500 crore for repayment/prepayment, in full or in part, of certain outstanding borrowings availed by its wholly owned subsidiary, NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NREL). The balance will go towards general corporate purposes.
IndiGrid, BII, and Norfund form $300 million platform to develop greenfield transmission and BESS projects in India
IndiGrid has partnered with British International Investment (BII) and Norfund to form a $300 million platform, EnerGrid, to develop greenfield transmission and standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in India.
2024 PV Trends: Global growth and challenges
Amid a backdrop of massive installations and evolving metrics, IEA-PVPS 2024 “Trends Report” encapsulates significant shifts in photovoltaic deployment across the globe, reflecting PV’s evolving role in energy systems and underscoring its capacity to meet global demands. The association explores the trends identified in the report, noting the milestones, regional dynamics, and the implications of increased PV penetration in energy grids worldwide.
World’s second-largest solar plant goes online in China
CHN Energy has connected the 3 GW Mengxi Lanhai solar facility to the grid after 14 months of construction. The project in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, required a total investment of approximately CNY 12 billion ($1.6 billion).
Sunkind secures 10.4 MW Mahagenco solar EPC contract
Sunkind will install and commission a 10.4 MW grid-interactive, ground-mounted solar project for agriculture feeder solarization in Nashik, Maharashtra. The project’s final ownership will be transferred to Mahagenco.
Rajasthan launches 282 MW rooftop solar tender
Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corp. Ltd (RREC) has invited bids to set up 282 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar PV projects on state government buildings at various locations in Rajasthan. Bidding closes on Nov. 26.
