India’s IREDA lists $300 million bond on London Stock Exchange
Net proceeds from the bond will be used to finance the construction of several large-scale solar and renewable energy projects across India.
Tamil Nadu signs MoUs for 1.5 GW solar auction
The government of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu this week signed MoUs with four companies to set up solar plants, after 16 companies successfully bid for 1.5 GW of capacity.
Azure Power wins 20 MW solar rooftop contract for Indian Railways
The Indian clean energy developer secures yet another contract to expand the electrification of Indian Railways using solar power.
Siemens Gamesa to build India’s first hybrid wind-solar farm
Siemens Gamesa has been commissioned to move forward with the coupling of a newly constructed 28.8 MW solar facility to an existing 50 MW wind farm, the company’s first and a noteworthy development for India’s solar market.
Jinchen to install 600 MW of lamination equipment in India by November 2017
Jinchen Machinery Co Ltd, has commissioned 2 GW of manufacturing lines in India, and to continue its growth in the country the company is further planning to open its own service and spare part centers.
REI: upstream and downstream review of the Indian solar show
Last week’s Renewable Energy India exhibition was a busy, bustling affair that highlighted the rude health and impressive energy of India’s solar sector. There are still many hurdles to overcome, however, if India is to develop its own domestic manufacturing industry.
India’s solar power infrastructure becomes target of Maoist attack
Maoists attacked a 30 MW Tata Power Solar plant in Gaya, Bihar.
REI show: quality a hot topic for India solar industry, tariffs against China unlikely say some
An engaging Quality Roundtable helped to shine a spotlight on the chief concerns affecting India’s installers, investors and stakeholders operating in this fast-paced solar market. Industry insiders confident the antidumping investigation against China will amount to nothing.
GFG Alliance to buy Australia’s ZEN Energy
SIMEC Energy, a unit of India’s GFG Alliance, has acquired a majority stake in Adelaide-based PV and battery storage installer ZEN Energy, as part of a broader strategic partnership.
Enphase and Waaree partner to bring AC modules to Indian market
The U.S. microinverter specialist has partnered with Indian solar module manufacturer Waaree to produce AC solar modules integrated with its microinverter technology.
