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Karnataka rooftop solar capacity crosses 600 MW
Karnataka has seen a notable increase in rooftop solar installations over the last two years. According to data from Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL), 172.14 MW of rooftop solar projects were installed between March 2023 and July 2024, pushing the state’s total capacity past 600 MW. From April to July 2024, more than 50 MW was installed. In 2023-24, 121.82 MW of capacity was added, nearly double the 79.57 MW installed in 2022-23, marking…
Monarch Private and Invenergy secure $170 million tax equity for samson solar II
Monarch Private Capital and Invenergy have secured nearly $170 million in tax equity financing for the 200 MW Samson Solar Energy Center II in Lamar County, Texas. Developed by Invenergy, the project will contribute over $27 million in taxes and funding to local schools and the county throughout its lifespan. The solar facility is expected to begin operations later in 2024 and is part of Invenergy’s larger 1,310 MW Samson Solar Energy Center, the largest…
Suzlon to supply wind turbine generators to Jindal Renewables
Suzlon Group has signed an agreement with Jindal Renewables, the renewable energy division of Jindal Group, to supply wind turbine generators (WTGs) totalling 400 MW. The order, placed by JSP Green Wind 1 Pvt Ltd, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of Jindal Renewables Power Pvt Ltd, raises Suzlon’s total order book to nearly 5.4 GW. Suzlon will deliver 127 WTGs, each with a capacity of 3.15 MW, featuring hybrid lattice tubular (HLT) towers. These turbines…
Refex and Winvision to form JV to manufacture wind turbines in India
Chennai-based Refex Industries has formed a joint venture with Winvision Enterprises to establish Refex Green Energy Limited (RGEL), focused on wind energy solutions. Refex will hold a 75.5% stake in RGEL, while Winvision will own the remaining 24.5%. The JV aims to position RGEL as a comprehensive provider in the wind energy sector, covering manufacturing and assembly of wind turbine generators and components, including nacelle assemblies, hub assemblies, rotor blades, and control equipment. Additionally, RGEL…
EU changes hydrogen project auction rules to limit Chinese presence
The European Union has announced changes to its rules governing hydrogen grant auctions to limit dependence on China for renewable energy components. This move comes as part of the EU’s broader efforts to prevent over-reliance on Beijing, which dominates sectors such as solar power and electric vehicles. The EU Hydrogen Bank’s next renewable hydrogen auction, set for December 3, will offer up to EUR 1.2 billion (USD 1.34 billion) in grants, but new rules will…
Neoen secures 164 MWp in French solar and agrisolar tenders
French renewable energy developer Neoen has won seven solar and agrivoltaic projects totalling 164 MWp in the latest round of tenders conducted by the French Energy Regulation Commission (CRE). This achievement enhances Neoen’s position in the ground-mounted solar sector in France, where it has now been awarded a cumulative 642 MWp in PPE21 tenders. With these new projects, Neoen’s secured capacity in France exceeds 2.5 GW. The projects are scheduled for commissioning between 2026 and…