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KP Group chooses Emmvee for module supply deal

Emmvee Photovoltaic Power secures a substantial 300 MW Bifacial MonoPERC PV panels deal with KPI Green Energy for a 240 MW solar project in Gujarat. KP Group’s renewed partnership highlights Emmvee’s quality and timely project delivery, crucial for the GUVNL initiative. The agreement enhances Emmvee’s standing in the Power Developer Community.

GCLSI lands record 1.1 GW solar module deal in India

GCL System Integration Technology secures a monumental 1100 MW solar module contract with NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, India. This marks NTPCREL’s largest order from a single manufacturer, emphasizing GCLSI’s rapid delivery within five weeks. The deal underscores GCLSI’s expanding presence in India and globally. Notably, a similar 1.1 GW contract with an Indian IPP player…

TPREL secures hybrid project with SJVN collaboration

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited clinches a significant 200 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy project in collaboration with SJVN Limited. This hybrid project integrates solar, wind, and storage for reliable, dispatchable energy during peak hours, reinforcing grid stability. The project is anticipated to be commissioned in 24 months, and reduce carbon emissions to around…

Antaisolar and L&T partner for 35.757 MW PV project

Antaisolar partners with Larsen & Toubro Limited, supplying a substantial 35.757 MW solar tracking system. L&T opts for Antaisolar’s innovative TAI-Simple (S2), ensuring stability and cost-efficiency with patented technology. Rigorously tested in extreme conditions, it accommodates large bifacial modules, boosting power generation by 18.5-24%. The simplified design reduces on-site assembly components and installation man-hours.

GoodWe powers India’s first smart PV cowshed

GoodWe inaugurates a 500KW solar project in India, supporting “Atmanirbhar Bharat.” Partnering with Sunprime Energy, the smart cowshed in Najafgarh, Delhi, powered by five GoodWe’s GW100K-HT Inverters, is a sustainable initiative that reduces carbon emissions, equivalent to planting 14,000 trees. Generating 60 MWh monthly, it sets a precedent in India’s dairy sector and positively impacts…

Technique Solaire procures five PV plants in India

Technique Solaire Group acquires five ground-mounted solar power plants in Karnataka, India, totaling 135.4 MW from ReNew Solar Power. Operational since 2019 with long-term PPAs, they produce around 215 GWh annually, efficient to power more than 922,000 inhabitants. This boosts Technique Solaire’s capacity to nearly 0.5 GW globally and 210 MW in India.

Arctech’s solar expansion in India reaches 3.4GW

Arctech seals a major deal with SkyLine II solar tracking, marking its largest project in the Indian market, elevating its total capacity to 3.4 GW in India. In the arid India-Pakistan border desert where temperatures soar above 50°C, it tackles extreme conditions with multi-point parallel drive tech, withstanding 22m/s wind speeds and 0° stow angle.

JMK reports dip in utility-scale solar in Q3

In Q3 2023, the solar sector experienced a slight dip in utility-scale capacity additions, with 0.85 GW added. Rooftop solar saw a 53% decrease, adding 0.7 GW. Adani dominates with 8.3 GW operational and 20.4 GW in the pipeline. The sector attracted $2,394 million in investments. Domestic module prices declined by 10-12%, and module imports…

JMK reports 25% decrease in PV installations

According to JMK Research, in Q1-Q3 2023, India added 8.5 GW of solar capacity, including 5.06 GW utility-scale, 3 GW rooftop, and 0.4 GW off-grid. Notably, there’s a 25% decrease in overall solar installations from the previous year, driven by an 84% decline in utility-scale solar, to 5.06 GW in 2023. In contrast, rooftop solar…