News In Brief Nov 25: Sungrow Partners with Zenith Energy, HG Infra Secures BESS Contract, Ecoprogetti Delivers Solar Panels To SAEL

Sungrow Partners with Zenith Energy to Power Australia’s Largest Off-Grid Hybrid Project 

Sungrow, a PV inverter and energy storage system provider, recently developed Australia’s off-grid hybrid renewable energy system in the Kathleen Valley Operation. Developed in collaboration with Zenith Energy and Liontown Resources, this initiative sets a new precedent for integrating renewable energy solutions in the mining sector, driving sustainable practices, and reducing environmental impacts in one of Australia’s most significant industries.

This project features an advanced hybrid power system that integrates 17 MW / 20 MWh of battery storage, 17 MW of solar energy, and 30 MW of wind power. Additionally, the system includes 32 MW of thermal generation, comprising 27 MW of gas and 5 MW of diesel. The project applied Sungrow’s SG350HX string inverter, SC4000UD-MV power conversion system, and ST2236UX PowerTitan liquid cooling energy storage system to provide a highly efficient renewable energy solution, supporting sustainability and energy optimization for mining operations.

HG Infra Secures Rs. 1,110 Cr BESS Contract From NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam 

HG Infra Engineering Ltd. has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. dated 22nd November 2024 for tariff-based global competitive bidding process. The project was awarded of 500 MW/1000 MWh for Standalone battery energy storage systems in India. The project capacity will be managed by HG Infra Engineering to total 185 MW/370 MWh at the tariff rate of ₹2,38,000 per MW per month. Total value of the project is estimated at ₹1,110 crore and completion will take 1.5 years.

Ecoprogetti Delivers 300 MW solar panel production line To SAEL

Italy’s Ecoprogetti has delivered its advanced glass-glass solar panel production line to India’s SAEL. The line has an annual capacity of 300 MW and is designed to produce double-sided glass-glass solar panels using TOPCon M10 cells. The production line enables a 600 W output per panel and operates continuously, assembling over 190 to 200 panels per day. Ecoprogetti offers turnkey solutions, including installations, certified training, raw material support, and certification assistance. Its India operations are led by Rajen Shah. SAEL, specializing in solar and waste-to-energy projects, has module manufacturing plants with a 2.3 GW capacity, which it is expanding to 3.4 GW in Rajasthan and Punjab.