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The Bihar Cabinet has approved the Bihar Renewable Energy Policy 2025, replacing its 2017 version. The new policy sets a five-year target to develop 23,968 MW of renewable energy capacity and 6.1 GWh of energy storage. Drafted by the Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA), the policy spans a wide range of technologies including solar,…
New study identifies optimal tilt angle and overhead height for rooftop PV systems
Researchers from Guilin University of Electronic Technology, China, developed a numerical model to assess how different overhead heights and tilt angles of photovoltaic (PV) modules influence thermal and electrical performance, as well as energy-saving in buildings. The model, validated through experiments, fills a gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive study on the impact…
Power Grid approves Rs 209 crore North-Eastern expansion project
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has cleared a new investment proposal worth Rs 209.38 crore for strengthening transmission infrastructure in the North-Eastern region. The project, named North-Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXIII (NERES-XXIII), was approved by the company’s Committee of Directors on Investment on Projects on August 26, 2025. According to the regulatory filing, the…
Global push for ultra-long electricity cables raises opportunities and challenges
Developers are studying projects to connect distant regions with electricity cables that could exceed 4,000 kilometres, the Financial Times reported. Potential links include Canada to the United Kingdom and Australia to Singapore. The idea is to harness renewable energy growth and balance electricity supply and demand by using differences in weather patterns and time zones….
UltraTech to acquire 26.18% stake in Sunsure solar SPV
UltraTech Cement Limited has agreed to acquire a 26.18% equity stake in Sunsure Solarpark Seven Private Limited, which is developing a 60 MWp DC / 40 MW AC solar project with integrated battery storage in Charkhari, Uttar Pradesh. The company will invest up to Rs 19.20 crore in cash for the stake. The acquisition was…
Non-fossil sources cross 52% of India’s installed power capacity
India’s total installed power capacity reached 524 GW at the end of February, according to official data, with non-fossil fuel sources exceeding 52% of the mix for the first time as solar additions outpaced other technologies. Data released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) showed that renewable energy, large hydro and nuclear together accounted for…
