IEX launches new contracts to enable renewable energy trade on the same day and up to 11 days ahead
The two newly introduced green contracts, daily and weekly, are in addition to already operational intra-day and day-ahead contingency contracts in the green market.
Hybrid power solutions take off in India
A new GOGLA report notes a growing focus on hybrid power solutions that integrate DC solar with AC grid power, and appliances that integrate both AC and DC power. Sales of hybrid solar inverters are growing by 25% per year in India, outpacing demand for conventional inverters.
Indian startup unveils modular panel-cleaning bot
Indian startup Solavio Labs has designed a modular, autonomous bot to clean solar panels. The system is purportedly compatible with most structures, mounting areas, and climate conditions.
The market for hybrid energy and storage
Deepak Thakur, CEO of the hybrid and energy storage business at Indian solar developer Sterling and Wilson, has spoken to pv magazine about the global market, and said: “Efficient and economically viable energy storage, and optimal hybridization, are crucial for ensuring the expansion of renewable power generation both at the grid and micro-grid scale.”
India tweaks 100 MW solar-plus-storage tender
The peak DC capacity of the project has been reduced, along with the size of the battery storage element of the facility.
Indian state plans 880 MW solar park
The authorities in Himachal Pradesh have already identified a site for the solar plant. State-owned Satluz Jal Vidyut Nigam will develop the project.
Financing distributed solar energy in India
A new report by Auroville Consulting highlights gaps and challenges existing today in financing rooftop solar based on its evaluation of the implementation of international lines of credit at the state level (for Tamil Nadu), and the availability and accessibility of financial support.
India and Israel to work together on perovskite solar cells and lithium sulfur batteries
Low-cost batteries and novel perovskite materials are among the topics selected for joint research and development.
India secures record-low solar tariff of $0.027/kWh
Solar Energy Corp. of India secured a bid of $0.027/kWh in a recent auction, which is 15% lower than Solarpack’s INR 2.36/kWh winning bid in a previous 2 GW procurement exercise.
Trends in solar modules – Interview with RenewSys CEO
Avinash Hiranandani, global chief executive officer and managing director of RenewSys India, speaks to pv magazine about solar module technology trends and the company’s manufacturing focus.
