SECI opens tender for 1.07 GW grid-connected solar in Rajasthan
Single developers can bid for any quantity from 10 MW up to whole of the tendered capacity (1070 MW). The projects—to be set up on ‘build-own-operate’ basis—can be located anywhere in the State. August 31 is the deadline for bid submission.
Italy’s Enel scores its first solar win in India
The renewable energy developer—which owns and operates 172 MW of wind capacity in India—has claimed its first solar tender win in the country with a SECI award for 300 MW power.
Solarpack reveals record-breaking solar plant will be in Rajasthan
The Spanish developer, which will sell solar energy at an Indian record low tariff of Rs2.36/kWh under a 25-year deal has spoken to pv magazine about the specifics of the landmark PV plant.
SECI tenders 10 MW grid-connected solar in Rajasthan
Tariff ceiling is fixed at Rs 3.20/kWh for the ground-mounted projects that are to be set up on build-own-operate basis. July 24 is the last date to bid.
Covid-19 impact: Acme Solar wants to abandon record-low solar price tariff
The developer wants to cancel the power purchase agreement it signed in 2018 for a 600 MW project awarded at a tariff of Rs2.44/kWh, as it fears Covid-19-affected commissioning of the project will stretch beyond the six-month extension from the scheduled date enshrined in the agreement.
Water scarcity and the growing need for smarter solutions in solar projects
The inefficiency and irregularity of cleaning the solar panels manually, and the associated use of water defeat the purpose of shifting to renewable energies.
Bidding extended for BOS package of 735 MW Nokh solar project in Rajasthan
June 11 is the new deadline to bid for supply of the balance-of-system (BOS), installation and commissioning of 735 (3×245 MW) Nokh Solar Park project in Jaisalmer district.
Huawei’s Smart PV Solution powers another Adani plant
The artificial intelligence powered inverter and PV management solution—which powers over 96% renewable capacity installed by Adani Green Energy—was also used for the 50 MW solar plant commissioned recently in Rajasthan.
Gigawatt scale ‘ultra-mega’ solar parks driving India’s energy transition
India hosts numerous 1 GW-plus solar parks, two of which are the largest commissioned in the world. The huge sites have been instrumental in driving economies of scale and continue to attract global capital and some of the most recognized renewables developers.
Problems observed in solar module mounting structures in India
Findings from solar installation sites in Gujarat and Rajasthan and some suggestions to handle the issues.
