India creates non-tariff barrier for Chinese solar products
The Indian government has reinstated the so-called Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) mandate from April 1, 2024. The move creates a non-tariff barrier for Chinese products.
Bluebird Solar launches 600 W TOPCon dual-glass PV modules
Bluebird Solar, a PV module manufacturer in India, recently unveiled its 600 Wp tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) dual-glass bifacial solar panels. They offer a power conversion efficiency of 23.25%.
India overtakes China to become world’s largest electric 3-wheeler market
Sales of electric three-wheelers (e-3W) in India surpassed 580,000 units in 2023, compared to 320,000 vehicles sold in China, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
India’s new solar installations hit 6.2 GW in March
India set a new record for monthly renewable energy installations by deploying 7.1 GW of capacity in March 2024. The monthly renewables additions included more than 6.2 GW of solar.
Indian startup develops sand-based gravity energy storage system
Baud Resources, a clean-tech startup, has developed a gravity energy storage mechanism that uses locally available materials such as sand and industrial waste as its payload. The company is building a 100 MWh pilot plant that will reportedly offer a levelized cost of storage of around INR 2.5 ($0.03)/kWh.
Battery makers oversubscribe India’s latest 10 GWh tender
The Indian authorities say the nation’s latest 10 GWh tender was oversubscribed. It attracted seven bidders, including ACME Cleantech Solutions, Reliance Industries, and Waaree Energies.
Winter air pollution weighing on solar generation in India
Solargis says that Indian solar operators have experienced below-average PV panel performance due to air pollution in each of the past five winters. Northern India experienced the worst air quality in decades this January, with data showing a 30% to 50% dip in solar irradiance due to high aerosol levels.
Premier Energies aims to raise over $180 million in IPO
Premier Energies has filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO). The company says it will partly use the proceeds to fund 4 GW of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell and module production.
ReNew, Jera collaborating on green ammonia project in India
ReNew Energy Global and Japan’s Jera have teamed up to develop a green ammonia project in the Indian state of Odisha. It will have an annual production capacity of around 100,000 tons by 2030, with Jera serving as the offtaker.
Avaada Energy wins 250 MW solar-wind hybrid tender with $0.042/kWh bid
Avaada Energy has won NTPC’s 250 MW solar-wind hybrid tender with a winning bid of $0.042/kWh. The project must be connected to India’s Inter State Transmission System (ISTS).
