Acciona Energía to build 412 MWp solar plant in Rajasthan
Acciona Energy expects to complete the 412 MWp solar PV project by 2025. The plant will be the Spanish renewable energy developer’s largest project in the country.
Engie to showcase decarbonization solutions at India Energy Week 2024, Goa
India Energy Week (IEW) 2024 is being organized by the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI), under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, from Feb. 6 to 9, 2024.
Africa’s annual PV additions hit 3.7 GW in 2023
According to new figures from the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA), the continent’s cumulative installed PV capacity reached 16 GW at the end of December, based on 3.7 GW of new annual installations.
Waaree Renewable Technologies wins 412 MWp solar EPC project
Waaree Renewable Technologies has secured the letter of award for a 412 MWp (335 MW AC) solar power plant. It will execute the EPC work of the PV plant and provide operations and maintenance for a period of two years.
Mitigating the challenges in solar project development
Developing the solar market in India has been a multifaceted journey marked by commendable achievements and occasional challenges. While the government’s support has been instrumental in fostering growth, addressing the challenges, ensuring policy stability, and promoting technological innovation will be critical to reignite momentum and achieve India’s renewable energy targets in the coming years.
Budget lays focus on residential rooftop solar, EV infrastructure
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman today tabled the interim budget for FY 2024-25 in the parliament. Budget highlights include announcements about the residential rooftop solarization scheme, viability gap funding for offshore wind, and government support for EV manufacturing and charging infrastructure.
Gujarat tenders 1,125 MW of solar power projects
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has launched a tender to procure 1,125 MW of solar power from PV projects to be set up in GSECL’s RE Park at Khavda. Bids can be submitted until Feb. 15.
Serbia attracts $2 billion Chinese investment in solar, wind, hydrogen
The Serbian Ministry of Mining and Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese companies Shanghai Fengling Renewables and Serbia Zijin Copper. It envisages the construction of 1.5 GW wind and 500 MW of solar projects alongside a green hydrogen production facility with 30,000 tons of annual output.
BluPine Energy launches skill development centers for utility-scale solar, wind power projects
The skill development programs, launched in Gujarat, will impart extensive training on the installation and operation of utility-scale solar and wind power plants, fostering entrepreneurship and employability.
NTPC arm signs MoU for INR 80,000 crore green hydrogen to ammonia project
NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) will develop a green hydrogen to green ammonia project with a capacity of up to one million tonne per annum (mtpa) in Maharashtra.
