Germany hits 62.7% renewables in 2024 electricity mix, with solar contributing 14%
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) reports that Germany generated 72.2 TWh of solar in Germany in 2024, accounting for 14% of total electricity generation.
Gensol Engineering wins EPC of 275 MW solar PV project at Khavda
Gensol Engineering has secured engineering, procurement, construction, and three-year operation and maintenance services contract of a 275 MW solar PV project at RE Solar Park, Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, with a total bid value of INR 1,061.97 crore.
Australian startup offers retractable PV sytem with containerized vanadium redox flow battery
A Western Australia-based hybrid solar and battery system developer has demonstrated its hybrid units deployed in remote locations for businesses and communities can potentially replace around 150 litres of diesel per day.
NTPC Renewable Energy wins 1 GW in UPPCL’s solar PV auction
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has secured 1 GW of interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected solar PV capacity at a tariff of INR 2.56/kWh.
Oriano switches on 211.2 MW solar of ArcelorMittal’s 975 MW hybrid RE project
The 211.2 MW AC (295 MW DC) solar PV project in the Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, is part of ArcelorMittal Nippon Group’s ambitious 975 MW hybrid renewable energy project to decarbonize its Hazira plant operations.
Kinematics acquires Spanish solar tracking controller specialist
The acquisition of P4Q brings Kinematics expertise in full-stack electronics, including its tracker controls brand, Suntrack.
Curtailing solar photovoltaics is here to stay, overbuilding PV will become normal
As the penetration of variable renewable energy increases, curtailment of solar PV generation will only increase. Since curtailment will almost always be cheaper than investing in new transmission capacity or new grid-scale storage, curtailed energy should be rewarded, so that PV investment decisions can include curtailment as one of the flexibility options for grid operators.
Ladakh plans livestock grazing-friendly solar plant
Ladakh administration has directed Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) to initiate modalities for a livestock grazing-friendly pilot solar project in the Pang area of Ladakh.
Adani solar power contracts can’t be scrapped without proof: Andhra chief minister
Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the state government can’t scrap power offtake contracts unless concrete proof is available.
Solidus Techno breaks ground on 50 MWp solar project in Punjab
Work has begun on a 50 MWp ground-mount solar project in Punjab. The project is being developed by Bluesky NRG and executed by Solidus Techno Power as the EPC partner.
