Advancing renewable energy through technological innovation and digitalization
To accelerate the adoption of technological innovation and digitalization in the renewable energy sector, concerted efforts are needed from policymakers, industry leaders, and technologists alike. Governments can create supportive policy environments, invest in research and development by providing incentives, at the same time supporting early-stage companies by creating favorable regulatory environments to fostering public-private partnerships.
IITM Research Park launches 1 MWh battery storage system
The ready-to-deploy and modular battery storage system is charged with wind and solar power and raises the campus’ renewable energy share to 90%.
Websol Energy System posts profit in Q1
The Kolkata-based solar cell and module manufacturer has reported a total income of INR 111.83 crore and a net profit of INR 22.88 crore for the April-May-June quarter of FY 2024-25
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Q1 profit rises 23% yoy
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd has reported a standalone total income of INR 3,156.74 crore and a net profit of INR 244.55 crore for the first quarter (April-May-June) of FY 2024-25.
Amara Raja Infra commissions NTPC’s 135 MWp solar PV project in Rajasthan
Amara Raja Infra has commissioned NTPC’s Anta ground-mounted solar PV project of 90 MW AC (135 MWp) in the Baran district of Rajasthan.
Thermax exploring green hydrogen production through biomass, electrolysis routes
Thermax, which partnered with Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) last year, is looking at different ways of green hydrogen generation for commercial and industrial customers in India.
Shakti Pumps wins $66.65 million solar pump order
Shakti Pumps (India) has secured the contract to supply, install and commission 12,537 solar water pumps across Uttar Pradesh under Component-B of PM-KUSUM scheme (Phase-III).
SECI launches 2 GW solar, storage tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) is accepting bids to set up 2 GW of solar PV power projects with 1 GW/4 GWh energy storage systems on a build-own-operate basis. The projects can be located anywhere in India and must connect to the interstate transmission system. Bidding closes on Sept. 2.
ANIL’s solar module exports in Q1 up by 109% yoy
Adani New Industries Ltd (ANIL), part of Adani Enterprises Ltd, sold 1,379 MW of solar modules in the first quarter of the current fiscal 2024-25. This included exports of 808 MW.
Oorja raises $1.5 million to scale its solar farming-as-a-service model
Oorja owns, operates and maintains decentralised solar infrastructure at the farm level and sells solar-powered irrigation, milling and cooling services to smallholder farmers on a pay-per-use basis.
