Waaree Energies acquires Enel Green Power’s India arm
Waaree Energies Ltd has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Enel Green Power India (EGP India) for INR 792 crore.
India installed ‘record’ 24.5 GW of solar power capacity in CY2024
India added about 24.5 GW of new solar capacity in the twelve months ending Dec. 2024, the highest recorded capacity in any previous year.
The ease of financing in the solar sector
Innovative models that provide pay-as-you-go solar systems, peer-to-peer energy trading, and crowdfunding platforms could expand access to renewable energy for underserved communities.
Perovskite solar beach umbrella and electric cooler
Anker introduced an off-grid solar perovskite umbrella and a cooler with battery energy storage at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vertical rooftop PV performs better than conventional rooftop solar under the snow
A case study analysis by Norway’s Over Easy Solar has found that vertical rooftop solar panels outperform conventional rooftop PV systems during snowy months. Energy yield was up to 30% higher in the winter months in Norway, according to the company.
PM Modi virtually lays foundation stone for green hydrogen hub project in Andhra Pradesh
The green hydrogen hub is being jointly developed by NTPC Green Energy Ltd, the renewable arm of NTPC, and New & Renewable Energy Development Corp. of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP), the state nodal agency for implementation of renewable programme in Andhra Pradesh.
EDF Renewables, Enbridge switch on 577 MW of solar in US
EDF Renewables and Enbridge have launched the 577 MW Fox Squirrel Solar project in Ohio. It provides renewable energy to Amazon as the US state’s largest operational solar farm.
The shift to advanced battery technologies for a sustainable future
With the growing integration of renewable energy solutions in power grids, the demand for efficient energy storage solutions is only set to grow. Taking cognizance of the advancements in battery technology, India today stands at the cusp of a major revolution.
SJVN invites bids for residential rooftop solar installations in Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab
SJVN Ltd has invited bids for supply, installation and five-year operation and maintenance of grid-connected rooftop solar PV projects in residential buildings under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana in three states.
GEAPP joins ISA’s multi-donor trust fund initiative to mobilize $100 million solar finance
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has strengthened its partnership with International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing ISA’s Multi-Donor Trust Fund, which aims to mobilize $100 million to fund high-impact solar energy projects.
