Worker charged following alleged theft of 8,000 solar panels
An employee of a solar company based in western Sydney has been charged after allegedly stealing, and then selling, $1.2 million worth of solar panels.
SECI withdraws debarment notice issued to Reliance Power
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) has withdrawn the debarment notice issued to Reliance Power with immediate effect. Accordingly, the Company and its subsidiaries, except Reliance NU BESS Ltd (formerly known as Maharashtra Energy Generation Limited), are eligible to participate in all tenders issued by SECI.
Only 7% of Indian companies with net-zero targets hail from high-emission sectors: ICRA ESG Ratings
The ICRA report states that the 127 companies committing to net zero target through science-based target initiative (SBTi) are primarily from non-hard-to-abate sectors like textiles, software, and pharmaceuticals.
How developing economies are leading the surge in solar power
Favorable government policies have played a crucial role in driving the adoption of solar energy in emerging economies. However, investment in grid modernisation and energy storage solutions is crucial to unlock the next level of sustainable solar integration in these economies.
Tata Power Renewable switches on 431 MW DC solar in Madhya Pradesh
Tata Power Renewable’s 431 MW DC solar project at Neemuch features a combination of single-axis solar trackers and 560 Wp and 565 Wp bifacial glass-to-glass modules.
Italy allocates 1.5 GW in agrivoltaics tender
The Italian authorities have chosen 540 projects, totaling 1.5 GW, in the nation’s first agrivoltaics tender.
Gujarat tops in residential rooftop solar installations under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Gujarat accounts for 46% (281,769) of the overall 616,019 residential rooftop solar installations done as of Nov. 21, 2024 under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy secures 396 MW DC solar project in Rajasthan
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has received the letter of award for supply, installation and commissioning of a 396 MW DC solar project in Rajasthan. The project has been awarded by a private-sector power producer.
Agrivoltaics can increase grape yield by up to 60%
French agrivoltaics company Sun’Agri says that two of its facilities increased grape yields by 20% to 60% in 2024, compared to areas without solar panels. The PV modules helped regulate temperature fluctuations, reducing summer heat peaks and winter temperature declines.
Hungary deploys 1.3 GW of solar in January-October period
Hungary installed 1.3 GW of solar between January and October, bringing its cumulative PV capacity to 7.3 GW by the end of October, according to new government data.
