Global solar and wind generation will soon pass nuclear, hydro
In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how solar and wind are dominating power plant construction.
Hero Future Energies secures PPA for 150 MW renewables-plus-storage project
Hero Future Energies has secured a power purchase agreement (PPA) with SJVN Ltd for a 150 MW firm and dispatchable renewable power project to be developed in Karnataka.
IEA-PVPS launches action group on agrivoltaics
IEA-PVPS is poised to launch a new format for expert engagement. It will include an action group on agrovoltaics, as well as a collaborative effort to match agriculture and solar generation. It aims to unlock the potential of agrivoltaics, optimize land use efficiency, enhance agricultural resilience to climate change, and foster social consensus for solar development.
The Hydrogen Stream: Hygenco, Mitsubishi partner to deliver green hydrogen-fired GTCC power plants
Hygenco Green Energies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Power to deliver green hydrogen-/ammonia-fired gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power plants.
NTPC tenders 225 MW solar, NHPC 200 MW in Gujarat
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has invited bids to install and commission 225 MW of grid-connected solar PV projects in Khavda, Gujarat. NHPC has tendered the EPC contract for a 200 MW grid-connected PV power project in Khavda.
Sineng Electric supplies inverters for 641 MW solar project in Gujarat
Sineng supplied 2,887 units of its 275 kW string inverters (SP-275K-INH) for a 641 MW solar project at the 30 GW Khavda Solar Park in Gujarat. The solar project is developed and owned by Adani.
Onix Renewable wins 187 MW of solar projects under PM Kusum Yojana
Onix Renewable arm Onix Trans Stellar will build 187 MW of solar projects under Component C of PM KUSUM Scheme. It will execute these projects across 60 different locations in Gujarat.
Maharashtra extends bidding for 5 GW of solar
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) has extended the bidding to set up 5 GW of solar power projects anywhere in India for power supply to MSEDCL under a 25-year PPA. The revised bidding deadline is June 18.
Bangladesh seeking consultants for 100 MW solar plant
The Bangladeshi government has issued a call for consultants to conduct a feasibility study, initial environmental examination, and environmental and social impact assessment for a 100 MW solar plant. The consultants will also be expected to survey the transmission line route for connection to the nearest grid substation.
Enfinity Global secures $135 million for 1.2 GW of solar, wind power plants in India
US-based Enfinity Global has secured $135 million in long-term financing to advance the development of its 1.2 GW of solar and wind projects in India. The financing is being provided by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
