Central Electronics Limited tenders 95 MW of solar sites in Indian state of Maharashtra
The successful contractor will install the arrays in blocks of 2-10 MW and will carry out all stages of installation, from site surveys through to 12 years’ operation and maintenance.
Round-the-clock tenders can help India meet demand for firm renewable power
A report has stated the renewable-plus-fossil fuel model is the best short term option to meet the assured supply conditions in the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s round-the-clock power tenders. Further out, as the cost of batteries decline, that technology is likely to become the most viable option for providing critical, non-intermittent power.
Tata Power to set up 4 GW vertically integrated solar factory in India
The Indian company is planning to invest INR 3,000 crore ($403 million) in the new manufacturing facility.
Indian developer Azure Power secures sale of electricity from 600 MW of solar projects
The company has landed the signature of state-owned body the Solar Energy Corporation of India, which awarded Azure 4 GW of solar farms in return for the developer committing to set up 500 MW worth of cell and module production lines.
Indian Oil launches tender for green hydrogen generation units
The state-owned oil and gas company is seeking bids to set up green hydrogen generation units with annual capacities of 5,000 MT and 2,000 MT, respectively, at two of its facilities in India.
Indian hydropower producer enters solar business
SJVN’s board of directors approved a plan to set ut a wholly-owned subsidiary for the development of solar PV, wind, storage, and green hydrogen projects.
A hybrid wind-solar-biogas sytem design including battery and thermal storage from PV modules’ excess heat
Tested in an off-grid location in India, the proposed approach includes the use of thermal storage from PV modules’ excess heat for space and water heating. The optimum configuration for the system was given by the combination of a 224 kW PV system equipped with a phase change material, a 206 kW wind turbine, a 420 kW biogas generator, a 633 Ah battery, and a 170 kW converter.
NTPC, Indian Oil to team up on renewable energy
NTPC Ltd. and Indian Oil have announced plans to work together on renewable energy generation and storage, as well as gas-based power, to support the refiner’s industrial facilities.
India to replace thermal power with renewables under existing PPAs
Indian generators and distribution companies will evenly split the gains achieved by bundling cheaper renewable energy with high-cost thermal sources.
Indian government expands budget for PV manufacturing scheme
The Indian authorities have announced plans to provide more funding to help more manufacturers under its production-linked incentives scheme, which is designed to support gigawatt-scale manufacturing of high-efficiency solar modules.
