Solar Energy

IEA Says Solar PV Capacity Additions Will Slowdown In India In 2023

The new report by International Energy Agency (IEA) – Renewable Energy Market Update, June 2023 – has said that the utility-scale solar PV projects are expected to slow briefly in 2023 due to supply chain challenges, lower auction volumes and trade policies. The IEA report has shown concern as solar power is India’s largest renewable […]

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EDPR Secures 159 MW Contracts In Italian Wind & Solar Auctions

EDP Renewables (EDPR) has said that it has been awarded with a 20-year feed-in-tariff (FiT) of EUR 65.17 for every MWh for 159 MW of renewable capacity. The ward was made to EDPR at the eleventh renewable auction in Italy promoted by the Gestore Servizi Energetici (GSE). The capacity awarded to EDPR represents a 43% […]

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Europe’s SOLEK Closes $379 Million Financing for Chile Solar Projects

European renewable energy firm SOLEK has closed a $379 million financing for its portfolio in Chile, consisting of solar photovoltaic utility-scale and PMGD (Small Means of Distributed Generation projects in chile). The solar power projects will come up in the Central Region. SOLEK claims to be a fast-growing company in the renewable energy sector. It […]

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IISc Develops Novel Solar Powered Thermal Desalination System

Bengaluru’s Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has developed a solar energy based new thermal desalination system. The IISc researchers say it is energy-efficient, cost-effective and portable. These features make the solar thermal desalination system convenient for installation in remote areas that have no or limited electricity supplies providing clean drinking water to the inhabitants. The […]

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European Energy to Build Italy’s Biggest Solar Farm with 250 MW Capacity

A developer and operator of renewable energy, European Energy has announced that it has obtained the building permit to build a large solar power park in the municipality of Vizzini near Catania in Sicily that will have a capacity of 250 MW. European Energy said that once operational, the plant will generate renewable energy equivalent […]

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Gujarat Discoms To Get 500 MW Of Solar Power At Rs 2.51/unit 

Electricity distribution companies in Gujarat are all set to get green energy from its 500 Megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar projects in the state with a tariff of Rs 2.51 to Rs 2.52 per unit. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) recently approved these tariffs.  It comes after the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) moved a petition […]

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UP Has The Highest Potential For Livelihoods With DRE: CEEW Study

A latest report by the Council of Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) claimed that Uttar Pradesh has the greatest impact opportunity in livelihood by deploying Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions. The report was recently released by the Minister of New and Renewable Energy RK Singh in a national event in New Delhi recently.  Following Uttar […]

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MRF To Buy 19% Stake In First Energy For Solar Power Purchase

Global vehicular tyre manufacturer MRF has said it will be picking up a stake of upto 19.10 per cent in First Energy 4 Pvt Ltd. The contract value disclosed by MRF in the announcement has been estimated to be Rs 13.09 crore. The renewable energy firm develops, constructs, operates, and maintains renewable energy-based power plants […]

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