ISA to accelerate solar initiatives in Uganda
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the government of Uganda recently discussed accelerating the solar mini-grid project to address Uganda’s energy access challenge and advancing the solar water pumping project under the India, Brazil, and South Africa (IBSA) Fund. New areas of cooperation, such as establishing a Solar Technology and Application Resource Centre (STAR-C), were also explored.
India installed 7.1 GW of renewable energy capacity in March
India set new record for monthly renewable energy installation by adding 7.1 GW of renewable energy capacity in March 2024. This monthly RE addition comprised more than 6.2 GW from solar.
India’s 10 GWh tender draws seven bids to set up giga-scale battery cell manufacturing facilities under PLI scheme
Bids were received for seven times the manufacturing capacity of 10 GWh to be awarded.
Tata Power, Indian Bank partner for collateral-free loan to residential rooftop solar customers
The collaboration aims to facilitate financing solutions under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana scheme for rooftop solar PV installations up to 3 kW, as well as extend support for installations ranging from 3 to 10 kW under the regular scheme.
PNOC, WindStream partner to deploy hybrid wind-solar RE solutions in Philippines
The Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) has partnered with India’s WindStream Energy Technologies to deploy hybrid wind-solar RE solutions in remote, off-grid areas of the Philippines.
Gruner Renewable Energy secures compressed biogas projects worth INR 1,500 crore
Gruner Renewable Energy has secured multiple contracts for compressed biogas (CBG) plants with a cumulative production capacity of 88,000 tons per annum.
Gujarat, Karnataka top performing Indian states in transition to clean electricity
A new report says that while the national-level transition towards clean electricity is progressing well in India, it is far more uneven at the state level. It highlights the need for states to strengthen regulatory frameworks and develop transition plans.
Photovoltaic water pumping based on open-ended winding induction
Indian scientists have designed a water-pump drive system that is powered exclusively by photovoltaics. The proposed system configuration reportedly ensures effective use of both the solar modules and the motor.
Solar power generation in India hit by winter air pollution: Solargis
Solargis data indicates that Indian solar operators have experienced below-average PV panel performance due to air pollution in each of the past five Winters. Northern India experienced the worst air quality in decades this January with data showing a 30-50% dip in solar irradiance due to high aerosol levels.
Premier Energies files for IPO to raise more than INR 1,500 crore
Premier Energies has filed draft papers with SEBI for its initial public offering (IPO). The company intends to utilize INR 1,168 crore of the IPO proceeds to fund the setting up of its 4 GW TOPCon solar cell-and-module manufacturing facility and the balance towards general corporate purposes.
