Shell acquires Sprng Energy
Shell has completed the $1.55 billion acquisition of Solenergi Power, an Actis company that holds a 100% stake in Indian renewables developer Sprng Energy.
India installed 8.4 GW of solar in H1
India is expected to install 20 GW of new solar capacity in 2022, according to JMK Research.
Ohmium, Spirare collaborate with NTPC on green hydrogen project
NTPC, India’s largest power utility, will use Ohmium’s polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyzer for green hydrogen generation at its NETRA campus. Delhi-based Spirare Energy will provide engineering, procurement and construction services for the plant.
India’s solar pump capacity hits 691.4 MW under subsidies
The Indian government’s PM KUSUM Scheme supports farmers in installing standalone solar pumps and solarizing existing grid-connected agriculture pumps.
Tata Power switches on 225 MW hybrid wind-solar plant in India
Tata Power’s new hybrid renewable energy project will supply power to its Tata Power Mumbai Distribution unit under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
Central Electronics opens bidding to supply 3 million polycrystalline solar cells
Manufacturers have until Aug. 16 to submit bids to supply 3 million multicrystalline silicon solar cells featuring five busbars, with peak power ratings of 4.68 W and 4.63 W.
Integrated solar roof from India
Visaka Industries’ patented Atum solar roof is reportedly able to reduce building temperatures by up to 40%.
India’s solar report card for FY 2021-22
India installed 12.3 GW of solar in the 12 months ending March 31, 2022. The nation is expected to add a record 20 GW in the current fiscal year.
India’s cumulative installed PV capacity tops 57.7 GW
Rajasthan (14.4 GW), Gujarat (7.8 GW) and Karnataka (7.6 GW) are the Indian states with the largest amount of solar power.
Rays Power switches on 50 MW solar plant in India
The Rajasthan-headquartered solar developer has commissioned a 50 MW (AC) solar plant in the village of Bennur, in Karnataka’s Belgaum district. The project uses 455 Wp to 595 Wp mono PERC monofacial PV modules.
