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Self-Certification Scheme For Solar Inverters Extended Till 2024: MNRE

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in its recent notification allowed an extension on the self- certification for Solar inverters till 2024.  The last notification was published in a gazette notification on 28.07.2023. to review the availability of test facilities for limited capacities. “It gave more time for compliance, and implementation of Quality […]

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Adani Green Announces Completing 1050MW JV With TotalEnergies

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has announced completing the 1,050 MW joint venture (JV) with TotalEnergies. As part of the JV, TotalEnergies invested USD 300 million in the AGEL subsidiary to acquire a 50% stake in the projects.  This follows the binding agreement about the JV announced between AGEL and TotalEnergies in September 2023. The […]

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NTPC Objects To Solar Cell Imports From China, Loses Case Before CERC

In a recent case before the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), Indian power behemoth NTPC objected to the plan of a solar power developer to continue importing solar cells at higher prices. The development came to the fore when Solairepro Urja Pvt Ltd, a Pune-based solar developer, moved CERC seeking compensation.  The firm demanded compensation […]

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MHI Extends PLI Scheme For Automobile and Auto Components By A Year

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) in its gazette notification announced an extension of the tenure of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for Automobile and Auto Components by one year. This decision was made after receiving the approval of the Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS). Auto manufacturing remains the core of India’s manufacturing base, […]

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The 2023 Playback- What Our Most Read Stories Tell Us

As a digital publisher, one of the joys of publishing is the feedback, both immediate and ongoing that writers get on their stories. Seen both in actual pageviews and in terms of traction on social media, this feedback loop is a key to decide what gets covered, and what doesn’t at times. We say at […]

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Trina Solar’s 210mm Modules Hit 100 GW Milestone in 2023

Trina Solar has announced that by November-end, more than 100 GW of its 210mm modules had been shipped, leading the industry in terms of shipping, power production, and module dimension standardization. The 210 mm module hit the market in the year 2020. It has been the flagship offering from the global firm for the evolving […]

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Floating Solar Demonstrator In Spain Promises Lower Costs

Recently, GCL SI and Ocean Sun announced the successful completion of the BOOST floating solar demonstrator. On December 14, 2023, the project culminated at the port of Tazacorte on La Palma in Spain, with an installed capacity of 270 kWp. BOOST showcases the utilization of the GCL MS/60GT Ocean Sun PV modules (“The Module”) and […]

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Emeren Reaches 1 GW Storage Milestone in Italy

Emeren Group Ltd , a leading global solar project developer, owner, and operator, has announced the successful sale of additional two Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Italy to Matrix Renewables (“Matrix”). This transaction follows the Company’s commitments outlined in the proprietary Development Service Agreement (DSA) signed jointly in June. Within just six months, Emeren […]

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Gujarat Wind Developers Blame OEMs, Others For Higher Wind Tariff

Wind developers in Gujarat now have justified higher wind project tariffs, attributing this to the monopolistic attitude of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and other price hikes in the market. The information was recently featured during the hearing of a case in the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC). The case was related to the adoption of […]

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