Jindal India Renewable Energy secures LoA for 300 MW solar with 150 MW/300 MWh battery storage from NHPC
BC Jindal Group’s Jindal India Renewable Energy (JIRE) has secured 300 MW of solar power capacity with 150 MW/300 MWh battery storage from NHPC at a tariff of INR 3.09/kWh.
L&T, John Cockerill collaborate on concentrated solar power and thermal energy storage
The partnership combines Larsen & Toubro’s end-to-end expertise in manufacturing, EPC and services with John Cockerill’s expertise in concentrated solar power and thermal energy storage technologies to deliver round-the-clock green power solutions to Indian businesses.
Assam tenders pooling substation contract for ADB financed 1 GW solar project
The 1 GWp (750 MW AC) solar PV project is partly financed by the Asian Development Bank.
Adani Green Energy surpasses 13 GW of operational renewable energy capacity
Adani Green Energy Ltd has commissioned a 250 MW solar project at Badi Sid & Kalyan Ki Sid in Rajasthan, taking its total operational renewable generation capacity to 13,091.1 MW.
Trump order rescinds Defense Production Act application to solar manufacturing
President Biden invoked the law to increase domestic solar manufacturing and support energy efficiency buildout.
Fraunhofer showcases hydrogen microgrid platform
The Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU will showcase a new hydrogen microgrid platform at the end of March. The researchers say it could help to serve hospitals, remote rural areas and war-torn regions.
Solar wafer prices trend upward as China’s domestic demand surges
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
CARE upgrades Waaree Energies’ credit rating to A+
Waaree Energies’ healthy order book of 26.5 GW (worth INR 50,000 crore) as on Dec. 31, 2024 provides a strong revenue visibility. Going forward, the demand prospects for the company are expected to remain strong in the domestic market, given favourable government policies.
Renewable energy hiring to surge around 18% in FY25 as demand for skilled professionals rises, finds Teamlease Services
The demand for specialized skills continues to rise, with an emphasis on engineering, project management, data analytics, and sustainable energy solutions. Job roles such as solar panel installers, energy auditors, and operational support professionals are in demand.
Indian researchers develop photo-assisted, self-chargeable energy storage device utilizing VO2/WO3 cathode
The researchers say the photo-assisted, self-chargeable aqueous Zn-ion energy storage device demonstrated a remarkable 170% increase in charge storage capacity at a constant current density of 0.02 mA/cm2 under consistent light exposure. Self-charging took 140 s to reach the potential of 0.9 V.
