JSW Energy signs 700 MW solar PPA with SECI
JSW Renew Energy will supply power for a period of 25 years at a tariff of INR 2.56/kWh. The project is set for commissioning within 24 months.
Solplanet launches 350 kW solar inverter for large-scale PV installations in India
Solplanet has introduced its ASW350K-HT three-phase solar inverter with a power of 350 kW and maximum efficiency of 99.01 % for utility-scale PV projects.
ISA, GH2 launch Green Hydrogen Policy Accelerator Training Course in New Delhi
Building on the success of the Cairo Edition, International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Green Hydrogen Organisation (GH2) have brought their Green Hydrogen Policy Accelerator Training Course to New Delhi.
UPEIDA, GEAPP collaborate on solar park along Bundelkhand Expressway
The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has invited global e-bids for selection of solar power developers to set up PV projects on a build-own-operate basis along the Bundelkhand Expressway. GEAPP’s feasibility study has revealed the potential to install 450-500 MW of solar power along the expressway.
India surpasses 90 GW of installed solar capacity
India’s cumulative installed RE capacity hit 201.46 GW at the end of September 2024 with 90.76 GW coming from solar projects, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Skilling 100,000 ‘green energy warriors’ to drive India’s solar revolution
India’s journey in solar energy is nothing short of remarkable. Currently ranked fifth globally in solar power capacity, the nation has witnessed an exponential increase in installed capacity—from 21.65 GW in 2018 to an impressive 90.76 GW in 2023. Government initiatives are playing a crucial role in accelerating solar capacity expansion. The Solar Park Scheme, […]
Optimal tilt angle for bifacial PV deployed on white-painted ground surfaces
Scientists in India have analyzed the performance of a bifacial PV module installed on a white-painted ground surface and have found a 30-degree tilt angle outperforms all other inclinations angles in terms of power output.
KLK Ventures hits 1,300 solar pumps milestone in Jammu & Kashmir
KLK Ventures has installed more than 1,300 solar pumps in Jammu & Kashmir under the PM Kusum Yojana. As it targets 5,500 solar pump installations in the union territory, the company has floated an online platform to make the entire process seamless, from initial application to post-installation services.
Nepal’s 800 MW grid-tied solar tender oversubscribed
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has received proposals from 134 companies for a total of 3.6 GW. It says that 259 projects from 127 developers passed the technical bid evaluation and will be considered when financial proposals are opened on Oct. 22.
Soleos Energy, Melci Holdings break ground on 200 MW solar park in Congo
India’s Soleos Energy, in partnership with Melci Holdings, has started building a 200 MW solar park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The project is set for commissioning by late 2026.
