SJVN secures 200 MW solar power deal

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam secures 200 MW of power from Uttarakhand Power Corporation at Rs. 2.57 per unit, part of the 1000 MW Bikaner Project developed by SGEL with government funding. The project, following the PPA, aims to fulfill solar RPO requirements and address power deficits. Commissioning of the Bikaner project is slated for June…

PPA signed for 1.1 GW Al Henakiyah Plant

Masdar, EDF Renewables, and Nesma Company inked a PPA for the 1,100 MW Al Henakiyah solar plant with the Saudi Power Procurement Company. Their $1 billion project secured with a $16.84/MWh bid will power 190,000 homes and slash 1.8 million tonnes of CO2 annually. This project combines the consortium expertise, targeting financial close in early…

Talesun Solar illuminates Florida with FPV Project

The floating photovoltaic project developed by D3Energy, at Duke Energy Hines Complex in Florida, USA, is now connected to the grid, generating 1MW of power with 1,872 high-performance Talesun modules. It efficiently powers 100+ households annually, saves land resources, and boosts panel efficiency through water cooling.

IRS’s transferability provision boosts solar projects

Arevon Energy has secured financing for its 157 MW and 150 MW/600 MWh Vikings solar-plus-storage project in California, developed for San Diego Community Power. J.P. Morgan provided $191 million in tax credits, while MUFG, BNP Paribas, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., and First Citizens Bank offered $338 million in debt financing via the Inflation Reduction Act’s…

Lightweight space solar module by Ascent Solar

Ascent Solar Technologies, a pioneer in CIGS thin-film PV, will begin shipping Titan in Q1 2024. Titan, a high-efficiency space-optimized solar module, offers 17.55% efficiency and 2100 W/kg power. Weighing only 10g and delivering 17 W/Sq.ft , it seamlessly integrates into arrays, providing a Plug & FlyTM solution for tailored power, a vital component in…

Luminora Solar Dos project gets construction permit

TotalEnergies and Soltec’s 200 MW Luminora Solar Dos project in Murcia, Spain, gains Administrative Construction Authorization. It comprises 337,174 bifacial PV modules and 5,341 SF7 trackers, generating power for 114,000 homes and averting 3 million tons of CO2 emissions annually over 30 years. Biodiversity preservation initiatives include flora surveys, native species replanting, avifauna protection, and…

California solar customers get backup with Sunrun.

Sunrun introduces add-on storage for California solar customers, enabling backup power during outages, cost savings, and grid reliability. The solution complements existing PV systems and addresses rising utility costs and power disruptions. Customers can integrate batteries seamlessly, contributing to grid stability and participating in distributed power programs. The offering is currently in select California markets,…

TrinaTracker’s Vanguard 2P powers solar fishery

In Jiangxi, China, a cutting-edge solar fishery power plant, using TrinaTracker’s Vanguard 2P solar trackers and large 210mm solar modules, is operational. This innovative system will generate 39.1 million kWh of electricity annually, reducing carbon emissions by 3,297 tons per year. The use of solar tracking technology results in a 10% boost in electricity generation…

Electriq Power and Derby partner on solar equity

Electriq Power and the City of Derby, Connecticut, have jointly launched “PoweredUp Derby” to offer solar and battery solutions to 3,000 homeowners, regardless of their financial status. This initiative has no upfront costs, income requirements, or credit score prerequisites. It provides reliable backup power and the potential for 20% annual electricity savings, helping homeowners combat…

Community Solar expansion in Illinois

Castillo Engineering and RECON Corporation announced a partnership to develop a 15 MW portfolio of five community solar projects in Illinois. Multiple 3 MW projects, part of the Illinois Shines program, will utilise bifacial solar modules and FLEXRACK by Qcells solar trackers. Construction begins in Q4 2023. Castillo Engineering optimized equipment costs and voltage drops,…