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.
Nepal allocates 960 MW in PV tender with lowest bid of $0.037/kWh
The Nepalese authorities had originally planned to allocate 800 MW of PV capacity through the procurement exercise. The 64 selected projects range in size from 5 MW to 50 MW.
Global PV demand to hit 469 GW and 533 GW this year, says PV Infolink
PV InfoLink says that Chinese solar demand will reach between 240 GW and 260 GW this year, while European demand will hit 77 GW to 85 GW.
Schneider Electric introduces portable solar power station
The OffGrid portable power station provides power for outdoor adventures as well as in hurricane-ravaged areas.
Low-voltage energy storage inverter for residential solar
Solis S6-EH3P(8-15)K inverters for low-voltage residential energy storage integrate seamlessly with PV panels and diverse battery types, including lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries.
Anti-soiling coating increases PV panel current in arid regions by 64.7%
Scientists in Egypt have created an anti-soiling coating for solar panels by mixing ethanol, deionized water, ammonium hydroxide and tetraethyl orthosilicate. They tested a coated panel outdoors for ten months and found that the panel showed a 64.7% higher current compared to reference modules without coating.
Singapore on track to hit 2030 solar targets
Research from the National University of Singapore indicates that Singapore could reach its 2 GW solar installation target by 2028, ahead of its 2030 deadline. The study suggests that the government could increase its long-term solar goals by adopting policies that promote better area utilization, subsidies, and advancements in panel efficiency.
EKI Energy registers Azerbaijan’s 230 MW solar energy project for voluntary carbon markets
The large-scale solar initiative, known as “Project Area 60,” marks Azerbaijan’s debut in the voluntary carbon market. It is also the first-ever large scale solar project overall in the country.
Driving India’s green energy transition: Effective government policies and incentives
If India is to lead the global green energy revolution, the nation needs to take several key measures such as redirecting financial support from traditional energy sources to clean energy technologies, introduction of a well-structured carbon pricing mechanism, and incentivizing emerging technologies.
