Ornate Solar commissions made-in-India, roof-integrated solar system
Ornate Solar’s engineering team designed, engineered and manufactured the new 530 kWp InRoof solar system in India. It serves as the primary roof over Pangaea Natural Stone’s factory in Rajasthan, covering a total area of 35,000 square feet.
Tata Power posts 50% jump in net profit for FY2021-22
Tata Power’s profit after tax grew by 50% year on year to INR 2,156 crore ($276 million) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022.
New photovoltaic in-roof system from Switzerland
Swiss module manufacturer Megasol has unveiled a novel rooftop PV system in two variants — full-black and translucent. The installation consists of vertical supports, a ridge profile, and solar modules.
Indian renewable energy sector recorded $14.5 billion investment in FY2021-22
The investment needs to more than double to $30-$40 billion annually for India to reach the 2030 renewables target of 450 GW.
Cleantech Solar switches on 2.6 MW rooftop PV plant for Exide Industries’ Haldia factory
The Singapore-headquartered corporate solar solutions provider has commissioned a 2.6 MW rooftop PV plant for Exide Industries’ subsidiary Chloride Metals Limited.
Solar power for the world’s longest crude oil pipeline
Cairn Oil & Gas will run its Mangala crude oil pipeline’s above-ground installations (AGIs) with solar power. The plan is to install a cumulative 540 kW of rooftop PV capacity across 36 AGIs along the route pipeline to meet the energy requirements of the complete AGI load.
India installed 456 MW of rooftop solar in Q1
India’s rooftop solar installations increased by 34% year on year in the January-March period, despite a 17% increase in system costs.
Risen launches 450 W rooftop solar module with 21.7% efficiency
The panel measures 1,894 mm x 1,096 mm x 30 mm, weighs in at 22.5 kg, and has a temperature coefficient of -0.34% per C.
Tata Power to add 7 MW of rooftop solar at Tata Motors plant in Pune
Tata Motors’ passenger car manufacturing plant in Pune, Maharashtra, will house India’s largest solar project at a factory, at 17 MW.
Gensol secures 15 MW of captive solar projects
Ahmedabad-based Gensol has won 15 MWp of “captive” solar projects in Goa, Gujarat and Punjab. The total project value is INR 37.5 crore ($4.86 million).
