Innovation driving change in solar tracker market
Shipment volumes are growing in the global solar tracker market as innovation in project development drives demand. Joe Steveni, of S&P Global Commodity Insights, takes a look at the factors shaping the commercial landscape for trackers, from agrivoltaics and undulating terrain to Indian ambition and the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act.
Adani to supply 6.6 GW of hybrid solar, thermal power to Maharashtra discom
Adani Power Ltd has secured a Letter of Intent from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) to supply 6.6 GW hybrid solar and thermal power. The 5 GW solar component of the contracted power will be supplied by Adani Green Energy from its renewable energy park in Khavda, Gujarat.
SECI launches tender for 2 GW of solar
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has launched a tender to select developers for 1 GW of interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected solar PV power projects and additional capacity of up to 1 GW to be awarded through Greenshoe option. Bidding closes on Oct. 4.
SECI launches 2 GW/8 GWh renewables-plus-storage tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) is accepting bids to set up 2 GW of renewable energy projects backed with energy storage systems for assured peak supply of 8 GWh (2 GW x 4 hours). Bidding closes on Oct. 14.
Apraava Energy secures 300 MW solar power project in Rajasthan
Apraava Energy has secured a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTPC for a 300 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected solar energy project. It will develop the project on a build-own-operate basis in Rajasthan.
The Hydrogen Stream: Gensol, Matrix to set up India’s first green hydrogen valley in Pune
Gensol Engineering and Matrix Gas & Renewables will set up a green hydrogen production plant on a build-own-operate basis, for offtake by the specialty chemical sector.
Construction begins on 1.1 GW solar project in Tibet
JA Solar has supplied its n-type DeepBlue 4.0 Pro modules for a 1.1 GW solar installation in Tibet. The project is believed to be the world’s largest combined animal husbandry facility and solar array now under construction.
Nextracker introduces solar mount foundation services for soil types ‘anywhere’
The solar tracking provider introduced NX Anchor, further expanding the types of soil and areas that solar installers can develop on.
NHPC allocates 1.2 GW solar at average price of $0.031/kWh
Avaada Energy, Essar Renewables, Jevargi Solar (Rays Power Infra), Mahindra Susten, and Onward Solar Power have emerged winners of the interstate transmission system connected solar capacity.
India to face significant land, water challenges in scaling renewables beyond 1.5 TW, says CEEW study
A new report by CEEW states that India’s unconstrained RE potential exceeds 24 TW (terawatts), but not all of it is achievable. Even reaching the 7 TW required to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 will require a holistic approach to addressing challenges such as land access, climate risks, land conflicts, and population density.
