ISA, USAID sign MoU to advance grid interconnections
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will work together to establish and expand clean energy transmission networks across regions such as South Asia, the Persian Gulf, Southeast Asia, and Africa, supporting the development of a unified grid to facilitate the large-scale transfer of clean power.
Bolstering energy transition through green hydrogen
By offering incentives for green hydrogen production and manufacturing electrolyzers, the government of India is making it easier for players to enter this space and scale up technologies. The focus on public-private partnerships is crucial to this effort, ensuring that both the public sector and private companies collaborate efficiently to make green hydrogen a reality impacting masses.
India imposes antidumping duty on solar glass from China, Vietnam
India’s Ministry of Finance has imposed an antidumping duty on solar glass imports from China in the range of $673 to $677 per metric ton and for imports from Vietnam at $565 per metric ton.
India hits solar module manufacturing capacity of 63 GW
India has reached a solar PV module manufacturing capacity of around 63 GW per annum as per the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) published by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
THDC empanels consultant for pumped storage projects across India
The empanelled company will prepare detailed projects reports for THDC’s upcoming pumped storage projects across India.
Waaree Energies secures NABL accreditation for advanced testing lab
Waaree Energies Ltd has secured NABL accreditation for the PV Module Test Lab (PMTL) at its Chikhli module manufacturing facility in Gujarat, following the first achieved for its Thumb manufacturing facility.
Refex Green Power sets up subsidiary to set up 100 MW NTPC solar project
Refex Solar SPV Five will develop a 100 MW solar power project for power supply under a 25-year power purchase agreement with NTPC.
TKIL Industries enters green hydrogen in alliance with Switzerland’s SoHHytec
TKIL Industries will be SoHHytec’s exclusive partner in India to manufacture and supply specific equipment as well as implement and install direct solar-to-green hydrogen projects.
DVC launches 234 MW floating solar tender
Damodar Valley Corp. (DVC) is accepting bids to set up a 234 MW (AC) grid-tied floating solar PV plant on DVC’s Maithon Dam Reservoir in Jharkhand. Bidding closes on Jan. 7.
SECI withdraws debarment notice issued to Reliance Power
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) has withdrawn the debarment notice issued to Reliance Power with immediate effect. Accordingly, the Company and its subsidiaries, except Reliance NU BESS Ltd (formerly known as Maharashtra Energy Generation Limited), are eligible to participate in all tenders issued by SECI.
