Juniper Green Energy switches on 100 MW solar project for supply to Bhutan
Juniper Green Energy has commissioned a 100 MW solar project in Rajasthan that will supply electricity to Bhutan under a cross-border power agreement.
CleanMax, Osaka Gas form JV for industrial decarbonization in India
CleanMax has entered into a long-term joint venture with Japanese gas major Osaka Gas to help corporate clients in India transition to a low-carbon economy.
U.S. solar facilities lost $5,720 per MW to equipment underperformance in 2024
A report from Raptor Maps said solar power losses from equipment failures, extreme weather damage and more contributed to losses.
Tata Power signs MoU to develop 7 GW of renewable energy projects in Andhra Pradesh
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to jointly explore opportunities for the development of up to 7 GW of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and hybrid projects with or without storage solutions.
The role of battery energy storage systems in sustainable data centers
While many data centres have started using solar power as part of their energy sources, they still depend on grid energy because of regulatory issues like discom regulations and banking policies. To enhance the use of green energy and lessen reliance on fossil-fuel-based grid electricity, combining battery energy storage systems (BESS) with hybrid solar and wind power systems is a practical solution.
GUVNL allocates 250 MW solar at INR 2.60/kWh
Avaada Energy, SAEL, and Welspun Renewable Energy have emerged winners in Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd’s tender for 250 MW of grid-connected solar capacity with greenshoe option of additional 250 MW.
Chemical manufacturer partners Clean Max Enviro on 16.5 MW wind-solar hybrid plant for self consumption
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions will set up a 16.50 MW captive wind-solar hybrid power project for offtake by chemical manufacturer Aarti Industries.
Coal miner SCCL signs 1.5 GW solar MoU with RVUNL
State-owned coal miner Singareni Collieries Co. Ltd (SCCL) will develop a 1.5 GW solar park in Rajasthan through a joint venture with state power utility Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL).
Solar manufacturing in India: Paving the way for a self-reliant renewable future
As India advances toward its Vision 2047 goals, solar module and cell manufacturing must be at the heart of the renewable energy strategy. While policy interventions like ALMM and production-linked incentives have laid a strong foundation, the next phase requires intensifying domestic raw material manufacturing and supply chains, scaling solar cell production with novel technologies, developing a skilled workforce to support advanced manufacturing, and elevating export competitiveness through quality certifications and trade agreements.
India launched 73 GW of utility-scale renewable tenders in 2024
Non-vanilla technologies, such as wind-solar hybrids and battery energy storage, accounted for half of the utility-scale renewable energy capacity tendered in 2024.
