Author: PPD Team Date: 22/01/2025
The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) plans to set up a solar energy plant with technical support from Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), recognized as the first fully solar-powered airport.
CIAL is preparing the detailed project report and offering technical guidance for the initiative.
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/04/2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has reported strong progress in India’s clean energy sector for the Financial Year 2024–25. A record 29.52 GW of renewable energy capacity was added during the year, taking the total installed renewable capacity to 220.10 GW as of 31 March 2025. Solar energy was the main driver of this increase, with 23.83 GW added in FY 2024–25. This is a notable jump…
Author: PPD Team Date: 12/02/2025 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 of these factors across various installation types. Using the Design Builder software, the model accounted…
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Arevon Energy has announced the commencement of operations at its 384 MWdc Eland 1 Solar plus Storage Project in Kern County, California. The project includes a 150 MW/600 MWh energy storage system. The second phase, Eland 2, is currently under construction and is expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2025. Upon completion, Eland 1 and Eland 2 will have a combined capacity of 758 MWdc of solar…
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/04/2025 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the energy ministries of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. The agreement supports the feasibility study for the Caspian Green Energy Corridor Project. This MoU outlines a joint effort to create the legal and institutional setup needed for cross-border electricity trade among the three Central Asian nations. The project aims to boost…
Author: PPD Team Date: 09/12/2024 The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has energised the 230 kV Cebu–Bohol interconnection project (CBIP). The 1.2 GW interconnection will enhance grid stability across Central Visayas, covering the islands of Bohol and Cebu. CBIP Line 1 was energised in July, followed by the full activation of Line 2 in September 2024. The project involved a 54.6 km submarine cable crossing the Bohol Strait and 97.6 km of overhead…
Author: PPD Team Date: 06/11/2024 In October, India’s renewable energy sector surged with 16 new tenders, totalling a capacity of 11,098 MW. Auctions allocated 6,316 MW to various developers, pushing India’s total renewable capacity beyond 200 GW, including large hydro, while total electricity generation capacity reached 452.69 GW. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka led in renewable installations. Key tenders included NHPC’s 1,200 MW solar and SECI’s 1,200 MW round-the-clock renewables. NTPC launched a 1,200…
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/04/2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has reported strong progress in India’s clean energy sector for the Financial Year 2024–25. A record 29.52 GW of renewable energy capacity was added during the year, taking the total installed renewable capacity to 220.10 GW as of 31 March 2025. Solar energy was the main driver of this increase, with 23.83 GW added in FY 2024–25. This is a notable jump…
Author: PPD Team Date: 12/02/2025 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 of these factors across various installation types. Using the Design Builder software, the model accounted…
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Arevon Energy has announced the commencement of operations at its 384 MWdc Eland 1 Solar plus Storage Project in Kern County, California. The project includes a 150 MW/600 MWh energy storage system. The second phase, Eland 2, is currently under construction and is expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2025. Upon completion, Eland 1 and Eland 2 will have a combined capacity of 758 MWdc of solar…
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/04/2025 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the energy ministries of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. The agreement supports the feasibility study for the Caspian Green Energy Corridor Project. This MoU outlines a joint effort to create the legal and institutional setup needed for cross-border electricity trade among the three Central Asian nations. The project aims to boost…
Author: PPD Team Date: 09/12/2024 The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has energised the 230 kV Cebu–Bohol interconnection project (CBIP). The 1.2 GW interconnection will enhance grid stability across Central Visayas, covering the islands of Bohol and Cebu. CBIP Line 1 was energised in July, followed by the full activation of Line 2 in September 2024. The project involved a 54.6 km submarine cable crossing the Bohol Strait and 97.6 km of overhead…
Author: PPD Team Date: 06/11/2024 In October, India’s renewable energy sector surged with 16 new tenders, totalling a capacity of 11,098 MW. Auctions allocated 6,316 MW to various developers, pushing India’s total renewable capacity beyond 200 GW, including large hydro, while total electricity generation capacity reached 452.69 GW. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka led in renewable installations. Key tenders included NHPC’s 1,200 MW solar and SECI’s 1,200 MW round-the-clock renewables. NTPC launched a 1,200…
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/04/2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has reported strong progress in India’s clean energy sector for the Financial Year 2024–25. A record 29.52 GW of renewable energy capacity was added during the year, taking the total installed renewable capacity to 220.10 GW as of 31 March 2025. Solar energy was the main driver of this increase, with 23.83 GW added in FY 2024–25. This is a notable jump…
Author: PPD Team Date: 12/02/2025 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 of these factors across various installation types. Using the Design Builder software, the model accounted…