International Solar Alliance launches innovation challenge in Africa
SolarX Grand Challenge aims to promote entrepreneurship and innovation, in order to address the energy gap in Africa through solar energy solutions.
India offers import duty exemptions for 6 GW of PV
The Indian government is providing import duty exemptions for 6 GW of PV projects, which will result in higher tariffs awarded under several auction schemes for solar and renewables.
Serentica Renewables, Greenko sign 1.5 GWh pumped hydro storage deal
Serentica Renewables says it will source 1.5 GWh of pumped-hydro storage capacity from Greenko’s upcoming projects in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, in order to provide power to industrial offtakers.
India scraps solar anti-dumping probe
An entity under India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has terminated an anti-dumping probe into solar cells from China, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Indian developer enters solar panel business with 2 GW factory
ReNew Power plans to switch on 2 GW of solar cell and module production capacity by September 2023.
Gautam Solar unveils 450 W M10 solar module for rooftop applications
Indian manufacturer Gautam Solar has introduced 450 Wp mono PERC modules for rooftop PV installations. The modules feature 120 half-cut cells based on M10 wafers and offer a power conversion efficiency of up to 21.28%.
India’s hybrid wind-solar project pipeline continues to grow
Investors have been pouring money into hybrid wind-solar projects in the Indian state of Karnataka in recent weeks. PTC India has also launched an oversubscribed 1 GW tender.
KKR invests $400 million in India’s Serentica Renewables
Serentica Renewables is developing 1.5 GW of solar and wind power projects in India. Over the medium term, it aims to install 5 GW of clean energy capacity, coupled with different storage technologies. The investment by KKR will support its industrial decarbonization projects.
Indian steel manufacturer to set up 70 MW solar park for self-consumption
India’s ISMT has revealed plans to set up a 70 MW (DC) captive solar plant with an investment of up to $37.1 million.
India’s SECI launches 1.2 GW hybrid wind-solar tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) said developers have until Dec. 12 to submit bids for 1.2 GW of wind-solar-storage hybrid capacity. The projects will be developed on a build-own-operate basis, anywhere in India.
