NLC India initiates bids for 100 MW nationwide PV projects

NLC India seeks bids for engineering, procurement, and construction of 100 MW solar projects nationwide. Bid submission deadline is on January 18, 2024 with bid security of ₹24.63 million and tender document costing 20,000Rs. Project is to be completed in 15 months, followed by 3-year operation and maintenance. 5% project value is to be submitted…

Rockwell empowers Indian schools with solar energy initiative

Rockwell Automation, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity India, successfully completes a solar energy project in Assam, Delhi NCR, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. The initiative supports schools and families with rooftop solar systems, generating over 20 units of electricity daily. Installations benefitting various locations, including Assam’s Majuli Island, Delhi’s Ghaziabad, and Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur…

The Challenges of reaching India’s 170 GW renewable energy target

ICRA predicts a surge in India’s renewable energy capacity, targeting 170 GW by March 2025. However, land acquisition delays and transmission connectivity pose hurdles. Domestic manufacturing is needed to counter fluctuations in imported solar modules, wafers and components. While RE-RTC projects help tackle intermittency, timely payments from state utilities remain contingent on successful reforms.

India’s rooftop solar capacity reaches 10.1 GW

According to Q3 2023 Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report, India recorded a 12% YoY increase, installing 1.3 GW of rooftop solar in 9M 2023. Q3 2023 alone saw a 34.7% YoY rise with 431 MW added. The cumulative rooftop solar capacity reached 10.1 GW by Q3 2023, with the residential segment driving growth due…

BNEF’s spotlight on India’s Climatescope success

India, as per BloombergNEF’s Climatescope report 2023, leads the global renewable energy market, targeting 500GW by 2030. Achieving 140GW by 2022, with 78GW solar, 41GW wind, and 21GW from other sources, India surpasses coal since 2017. Transparent mechanisms, ambitious targets, and effective policies since 2012 contribute to this success, attracting $47 billion in investments over…

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…

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.

Sungrow reaches 20 GW Inverter milestone in India

Sungrow, a solar technology leader, achieves a monumental milestone in India, shipping 20GW of photovoltaic inverters since entering the Indian market in 2014. Contributing to “Make in India” initiative, the company has established a 10GW manufacturing facility and partnered with major power companies like TATA Power and Adani Green to drive India’s solar revolution.