The Government of Rajasthan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RMC Switchgears Limited on November 9, 2024, to set up a 1,000 MW Ultra Mega Solar Park Project (UMSPP) with an integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
The project is slated for completion by 2026.
Hero Future Energies (HFE) has commissioned a 29 MW solar power project in Chitradurga, Karnataka, which will generate 33 million units of clean energy annually and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 31,624 tonnes each year. This open-access solar project caters to the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sector’s energy needs. Srivatsan Iyer, Global CEO of HFE,…
Reliance NU Suntech, a subsidiary of Reliance Power, plans to invest Rs 100 billion ($1.16 billion) in a solar power plant with a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The project, set to be Asia’s largest solar and BESS initiative, will include a 930 MW solar energy facility and a 465 MW/1,860…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has proposed adding solar photovoltaic (PV) cells to its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), with implementation expected by April 2026. This new category, termed “ALMM List-II,” would mandate that all ALMM-compliant solar projects source cells from certified domestic manufacturers. Experts caution that this move could…
Sunkind Energy Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with JA Solar to strengthen its solar cell and module production capabilities in India. The partnership will support Sunkind’s planned 2.4 GW solar cell and 4 GW solar module manufacturing units. As part of the deal, Sunkind will leverage JA Solar’s technical know-how and global supply…
Jakson Engineers Limited has supplied 100 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (GIPCL) for its 2,375 MW renewable energy park near Khavda, Gujarat. The company delivered around 190,000 Helia Plus PERC bifacial solar panels, manufactured by Jakson Solar Modules and Cells. In recent developments, Jakson Group, in collaboration with…
EliTe Solar has officially opened a new solar cell production facility in Indonesia, aimed at driving clean energy adoption and fostering sustainable economic growth in the region. The facility, developed in collaboration with local authorities and partners, is set to generate employment, boost local incomes, and create an industrial cluster in the area. With Indonesia’s…