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Servotech Power Systems launches new solar product line

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Servotech Power Systems Limited (Servotech) has introduced a new range of solar products, including solar on-grid inverters with capacities from 1 kW to 100 kW, and solar hybrid inverters available in single-phase (2 kW to 7.5 kW) and three-phase (10 kW to 22.5 kW) options. The product lineup also includes solar micro inverters in 800 W and 1600 W capacities. Additionally, Servotech has launched battery energy storage systems for domestic use, with capacities ranging from…

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Gensol Engineering’s Q3 net profit rises by 29% to Rs 228.9 million

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Gensol Engineering Limited has reported a net profit of Rs 228.9 million for the quarter ending September 2024, marking a 28.96% increase from Rs 177.5 million in the same quarter last year.  The company’s total income rose by 13.76% to Rs 3,468.2 million, up from Rs 3,048.7 million in the corresponding period of the previous year, reflecting steady growth in its financial performance.

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CERC amends Indian Electricity Grid Code, tightening regulations for renewable and storage projects

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The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released the CERC (Indian Electricity Grid Code) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2024, introducing several critical changes aimed at improving grid efficiency and flexibility.  Key amendments include reducing the permissible period for renewable energy and energy storage systems to inject infirm power from one year to 45 days. Extensions of up to three months can be requested from regional load despatch centres, with additional extensions requiring CERC approval. For hydropower…

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AMPIN Energy partners with Varroc, secures 27 MWp solar project

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AMPIN Energy Transition has signed an agreement with Varroc Group for an additional 27 MWp solar power project in Maharashtra, building on earlier solar installations across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.  This new capacity brings Varroc’s total contracted solar power with AMPIN to over 60 MWp, enabling the Group to source around 70% of its energy needs from renewable sources. The shift is expected to reduce energy costs by approximately 45% across Varroc’s…

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Senvion India to double wind turbine manufacturing capacity by 2026

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Senvion India, the country’s fifth-largest wind turbine manufacturer, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing capacity to 2 GW by 2026. To support this growth, the company will invest over USD 100 million in research and development (R&D) and supply chain advancements over the next two years, focusing on launching new technologies. In September, Senvion India introduced a 4.2 MW wind turbine model, its first four MW turbine, developed in collaboration with RE Technologies, a…

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BASF and AM Green partner to explore low-carbon chemical production in India

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BASF and AM Green B.V. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore business opportunities for developing low-carbon chemicals produced exclusively with renewable energy.  As part of the agreement, both companies plan to conduct feasibility studies in India, assessing potential technologies for low-carbon chemical production. The collaboration also includes a non-binding letter of intent (LoI) for BASF to offtake 100,000 tonnes annually of ammonia produced solely with renewable energy. This includes energy from pumped…

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Shilchar Technologies expands transformer manufacturing capacity

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Shilchar Technologies has completed a capacity expansion at its transformer manufacturing facility in Gavasad, Vadodara district, Gujarat. The facility’s capacity grew by 3,500 MVA in August 2024, reaching a total of 7,500 MVA annually, effective from October 1, 2024 (H2FY25). Senior management highlighted that the company is fully prepared to maximize this expanded capacity. Shilchar’s order book currently stands at approximately Rs 4.5 billion, expected to be executed over the coming nine months. Demand remains…

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Global Insights on Smart Grid Technology Patents

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The energy transition involves a profound transformation of power systems, including power generation, transmission, distribution, and consumer practices. This transformation is driven by increasing electricity demand and integrating renewable energy sources, introducing variability into power grids. Smart grid technologies are crucial for managing these challenges, enabling grids to become more efficient and resilient while containing operational costs. Digital technologies, in particular, facilitate the integration of variable renewable energy sources, enhance end-user engagement, and improve energy…

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Philippines DOE greenlights 19 energy projects for grid compatibility assessment

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The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines has approved 19 projects for grid assessment via the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).  These projects will undergo a system impact study to evaluate grid readiness for new energy connections and identify required upgrades. Seventeen of the approved projects focus on renewable energy, with two involving waste-to-energy and battery energy storage systems.  Notable projects include Vortex Offshore Wind Corporation’s 1,000 MW offshore wind in Mindoro,…

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Engie begins construction on 250 MW solar farm in Victoria, Australia

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Engie has commenced construction on the 250 MW Goorambat East solar farm in Victoria, Australia, marking its first solar project in the state since closing its Hazelwood coal-fired power generator in 2017. Expected to be operational by 2027, the Goorambat East solar farm will become one of Victoria’s largest, with the capacity to power the rural cities of Benalla and Wangaratta twice over. Victoria’s Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, confirmed the project’s start…