Ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition for the Global South
Amid calls for an immediate transition to renewable energy, it’s important to ensure that aspects such as domestic resource utilization, the cost of transition, and the impact on the population are not overlooked.
Ayana Renewable Power earns ‘A-’ in ISS ESG Rating
Indian developer Ayana Renewable Power has been recognized with ‘A-‘ rating for its performance on the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics, becoming the top ESG scorer among all renewable energy firms in Asia.
HDF Energy to produce fuel cells in France, hydrogen in 30 countries
HDF Energy has expanded its operations to make fuel cells in France. It says it plans to produce green hydrogen infrastructure for low-carbon hydrogen production and non-intermittent renewable electrical power in 30 countries throughout the world.
“Net zero will remain only a goal unless we diversify solar supply chains and build adequate renewable energy storage”: ISA president
RK Singh, India’s power minister and president of International Solar Alliance, highlighted the need for investment and research in alternative chemistries for energy storage and in building manufacturing capacities.
US, China dominate solar investment
China and the USA have been consistently attracting the most annual solar investments. Together, these have received about 50% of all solar investments since 2015, according to a new report released by the International Solar Alliance at its sixth assembly in New Delhi.
Global PV must grow to 5,400 GW by 2030 to limit global warming
The International Renewable Energy Agency said in a recent report that the scale of the energy transition needs ‘urgent’ acceleration to meet Paris Agreement climate emergency targets. Solar PV deployment, in particular, must ramp up and increase fourfold by the end of the decade.
SJVN launches 1.5 GW solar tender
SJVN has invited bids to develop 1.5 GW of interstate transmission grid (ISTS) connected solar power projects on a build-own-operate basis anywhere in India. Bidding closes on Dec. 15.
India hosts sixth session of International Solar Alliance Assembly in New Delhi
The Assembly has decided to increase the viability gap funding for solar projects in member countries from 10% of the project cost to up to 35%, depending on the capacity and needs of the countries and their respective projects.
ISES Solar World Congress comes to Delhi
The International Solar Energy Society’s Solar World Congress 2023 has started in New Delhi, alongside the sixth session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly.
NTPC tenders EPC package for 650 MW solar in Rajasthan
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) is accepting bids to install and commission 650 MW of grid-connected solar PV projects in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan. Bidding closes on Dec. 12.
