India needs INR 30 lakh crore investment during FY 2024-30 to meet its COP Climate Pledges: IREDA CMD
The investment is required in building capacities across solar, hydro, wind, and waste-to-energy sectors, green hydrogen (including electrolyzers), batteries, and transmission.
NTPC launches 1.5 GW solar tender
NTPC has invited bids to set up 1.5 GW of solar power projects on a build-own-operate basis anywhere in India.
The Hydrogen Stream: ACME, Avaada begin work on green hydrogen and ammonia projects in the Indian state of Odisha
Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, laid the foundation stone for Acme Cleantech’s 1.1 mmtpa green ammonia plant and Avaada Green’s 0.5 mtpa green hydrogen/ammonia facility at Gopalpur Industrial Park.
Adani Green begins generation from the world’s largest renewable energy park
Adani Green Energy Ltd has operationalized the first 551 MW solar capacity of the planned 30 GW renewable energy park at Khavda, Gujarat, by supplying power to the national grid.
Saudi Arabia reveals bidders for 3.7 GW solar tender
Saudi Power Procurement Co. (SPPC) has announced the selected bidders for the the fifth round of the Saudi Arabian government’s renewable energy tender program.
ALMM mandate reimposed: What it means
The ALMM mandate reimposed from April 1, 2024 provides relief for solar developers with advanced progress in development and with expected commissioning post-March 31, 2024. It also allows exemption for open access-based and captive solar projects, enabling these projects to source modules from the most cost-competitive sources.
Hartek secures 75 MW solar project from SJVN Green
Hartek Power has secured the contract to develop, implement, and maintain a 75 MW (AC) grid-connected solar PV power plant along with a 132 kV sub-station in the Jamui district of Bihar. The project is worth INR 113 crore.
Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy selects Nextracker for around 2 GW of solar projects in India
Nextracker will supply its NX Horizon bifacial trackers for 1.5 GW DC and 375 MW DC projects at NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd’s solar park in Khavda, Gujarat. These projects are being executed by Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy on EPC basis.
Mahindra Susten wins 300 MW in SJVN’s 1.5 GW solar auction
Mahindra Susten will develop the project on a build-own-operate basis and supply power to SJVN under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
The effect of extreme dust conditions on PV system performance
Scientists in Romania have found that extreme dust conditions may cause losses of 45.35% and 38.14% in maximum power and short-circuit current under outdoor conditions for different kinds of solar modules. They warned that, if the effects of climate change escalate, resulting in less rainfall and more frequent sandstorm events originating from the Saharan region, extreme scenarios are very likely to occur in Europe.
