India’s SJVN tenders 1.5 GW of wind-solar hybrid projects
India’s SJVN has launched a tender process for the construction of 1.5 GW wind-solar hybrid power projects in India on a build-own-operate basis. Prospective developers have until Nov. 2 to submit bids.
CRISIL to acquire Bridge To India Energy
CRISIL, an Indian data analytics company, has announced plans to acquire Bridge To India Energy, in a move aimed at strengthening its presence in the renewables consulting market.
UK firm to supply argon recycling tech for 2 GW of solar in India
Gas Recovery and Recycle Ltd. (GR2L) has revealed plans to supply its ArgonØ machinery for 2 GW of solar capacity in India. Its ArgonØ tech can recycle up to 95% of the argon used in the fabrication of silicon wafers for solar panels.
India tenders 1.26 GW of renewable storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) has launched a tender to select developers for 1,260 MW of firm, dispatchable power from renewable energy projects with storage systems. Bidding closes on Nov. 10.
Indian government says PV module capacity to hit 100 GW by 2026
India now has 28 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity and 6 GW of cell capacity, according to Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, secretary of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE).
India posts 76% YoY decline in solar module imports from China in H1
India has recorded a sharp decrease in solar panel imports from China as it prioritizes domestic solar manufacturing, according to a new study by Ember.
Indian state of Karnataka plans 500 MW solar plant
Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd. (KREDL) is seeking a consultant to assess the feasibility of a planned 500 MW solar park in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Tata secures $425 million from US development bank for 4.3 GW solar fab
Tata Power’s greenfield 4.3 GW solar cell and module manufacturing plant in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu is expected to start PV module production by the end of this year.
India approves viability gap funding scheme for battery storage development
India aims to develop 4 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) by 2030-31 through its viability gap funding (VGF) scheme. The selection of BESS developers for VGF grants will undergo a transparent, competitive bidding process.
WattPower opens 10 GW solar inverter factory in India
WattPower has inaugurated a string solar inverter factory in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with an annual production capacity of 10 GW.
