Wednesday, January 15

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The Smart Energy Magazine editorial team is a group of business journalists and sector specialists from across India.
Serentica Partners with Greenko Group to Procure 1500 MW of Green Energy Daily
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Serentica Partners with Greenko Group to Procure 1500 MW of Green Energy Daily

Serentica Renewables (Serentica) said it has signed an agreement with Greenko Group for taking daily supply of 1,500 megawatt (MW) from energy storage facilities. The power will be sourced from Greenko Group's upcoming energy storage projects in Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and supplied to industrial customers, Serentica said in a statement. "Serentica has signed a first-of-its-kind standalone energy storage capacity offtake contract with global energy storage developer, Greenko Group. As part of this contract, Serentica will leverage Greenko's unique energy storage capabilities to utilise a cumulative 1,500 MWhr capacity," it said. The agreement is for a period of 25 years. Pratik Agarwal, Director, Serentica Renewables, said, long duration energy storage is critical to ...
Futr Energy Receives Best Solar Asset Management Software Award
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Futr Energy Receives Best Solar Asset Management Software Award

New Delhi witnessed the crowning of a true leader in the renewable energy sector as Futr Energy, a trailblazer in solar auditing, data analytics, and asset management solutions, was honored with the Best Solar Asset Management Software of the Year Award at the renowned ReAssets event. The prestigious recognition reflects the company's unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in the renewable energy domain. ReAssets, a prominent event celebrating achievements and advancements in renewable energy, provided the perfect platform for Futr Energy to shine. The company's cutting-edge AI technology and impeccable track record in managing solar assets captured the attention of the judging panel and set them apart in the Best Solar Asset Management Software category. Futr Energy's s...
Enerzy Solar Revolutionizes Rooftop Solar with Swift Insurance and Maintenance Solutions
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Enerzy Solar Revolutionizes Rooftop Solar with Swift Insurance and Maintenance Solutions

Pune-based Enerzy Solar has taken a giant leap in advancing the rooftop solar industry by introducing speedy insurance coverage for solar systems. In just under 5 minutes, digital-savvy users can avail themselves of the company's groundbreaking rooftop solar insurance. Until now, this much-neglected aspect of solar technology had limited insurance options due to low premiums, making it unappealing for insurance agents to promote. The newly launched Enerzy Solar Insurance Care Package comprises two essential components: solar insurance and remote maintenance consultancy. Serving as the country's first discovery platform for rooftop solar installation companies, the solar insurance section facilitates collateral-free solar financing and insurance purchases. On the other hand, the remote ...
Enphase Energy Partners with Credit Fair to Offer Flexible Solar Financing for Indian Customers
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Enphase Energy Partners with Credit Fair to Offer Flexible Solar Financing for Indian Customers

Enphase Energy, Inc., a global energy technology company and the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, today announced that it will be collaborating with Credit Fair, an India-based financial technology start-up. This collaboration will give Indian homeowners flexible solar financing option, access to best-in-class loan and financing terms, enabling them to finance a complete Enphase microinverter-based rooftop solar system via Easy Monthly Instalment (EMI) payments. Through Enphase’s network of installers nationally, Indian customers can gain access to more affordable monthly payments for solar. The latest collaboration will support the large network of installers of Enphase products in India, offering financing options to their customers. Solar po...
Vareyn Solar Participates in the 6th Rajasthan MSME Summit
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Vareyn Solar Participates in the 6th Rajasthan MSME Summit

Vareyn Solar, India’s leading turn-key solar EPC company, recently sponsored and participated in the 6th Rajasthan MSME Summit. The event was organised by FICCI at the Hotel Ramada in Jaipur on June 27, 2023. The Hon’ble Minister for Industries and Commerce, Smt. Shakuntla Rawat, graced the event as the Chief Guest.The confluence hosted industry experts and leaders from both the public and private sectors to discuss unlocking the growth potential for MSMEs in Rajasthan. MSMEs are the backbone of our country’s economy and contribute heavily to the GDP. This summit addressed that and focused on panel discussions and conferences surrounding future-ready MSMEs, reimagining the role of regionalassociations for MSMEs, and availing and creating business opportunities for MSMEs. "It ...
Suzlon Secures an Order of 47.6 MW from the KP Group in Gujarat
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Suzlon Secures an Order of 47.6 MW from the KP Group in Gujarat

Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, today announced a new order win for the development of a 47.6 MW wind power project for The KP Group. The project is located at Vagra in Bharuch district in Gujaratand is expected to be commissioned in 2024.  Suzlon will supply their S133 wind turbines (equipment supply) and supervise execution and commissioning of the project.Suzlon will also provide comprehensive operations and maintenance services post-commissioning. JP Chalasani, Chief Executive Office, Suzlon Group said, “We are delighted to announce a repeat order from The KP Group. The KP Group has been a long-standing player in renewable energy and has consistently worked towards increasing renewable energy adoption in the country. Suzlon takes pride in ...
Trina Solar’s Vertex N Module Passes RETC Thresher Test with Flying Colors
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Trina Solar’s Vertex N Module Passes RETC Thresher Test with Flying Colors

RETC, a leading independent test laboratory for photovoltaic and renewable energy products, recently issued its Extended Reliability Test Report, and it showed that Trina Solar’s Vertex N module passed its thresher test, demonstrating excellent performance. RETC, based in Fremont, California, tests industry-leading module technology and provides the industry with data that helps stakeholders and developers choose high-quality modules. RETC’s thresher test is two to three times more rigorous than that of the IEC standard. The test modules were randomly selected among n-type modules from Trina Solar's base in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, for tests including for PID, LeTID resistance, DH, SDML composite load and TC600 thermal cycle. Trina Solar’s Vertex N modules performed exceptionall...
Trina Solar Awarded “2023 Top Performer” by PVEL, With Vertex N Reliability Highly Recognized
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Trina Solar Awarded “2023 Top Performer” by PVEL, With Vertex N Reliability Highly Recognized

PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), the world-renowned third-party reliability testing laboratory, has published its 2023 PV Module Reliability Scorecard, and Trina Solar has once again been recognized as a Top Performer among global PV module manufacturers for the outstanding performance of its Vertex N modules, especially the Vertex N 605W module. It is the ninth year in a row that Trina Solar has won this accolade, a feat unparalleled by any other company. Using rigorous parameters, PVEL publishes the PV Module Reliability Scorecard every year, providing abundant data and research to the industry that helps guide its development, a role appreciated by all stakeholders. All Trina Solar’s testing modules, including p-type modules as well as n-type, performed exception...
SMEV Ropes in Sanjay Kaul to Lead Advocacy for the Sector: Suspends Present Constitution Temporarily
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SMEV Ropes in Sanjay Kaul to Lead Advocacy for the Sector: Suspends Present Constitution Temporarily

The SMEV has today indicated that it will go into voluntary hibernation to coincide with the appointment of Shri Sanjay Kaul as Chief Evangelist. Mr Kaul has been a prominent civil society and consumer activist and is well known for his role in federating civil society groups in the capital. Mr Kaul has interests in the EV sector and believes strongly in the growth potential and importance of this sunrise industry for the nation. He is actively promoting international investments in the sector in India. The move comes in the wake of the crisis in the EV sector since the last year with almost all OEMs in the sector dealing with issues of non-compliance with Policy details. Speaking on the appointment, Ajay Sharma, Secretary General SMEV said, “We have requested Mr Kaul to help ...
Magenta Mobility Unveils PLENT: India’s First Game-Changing EV Charger with 12 Outputs, Unmatched Cost Optimization, and Cutting-Edge Safety
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Magenta Mobility Unveils PLENT: India’s First Game-Changing EV Charger with 12 Outputs, Unmatched Cost Optimization, and Cutting-Edge Safety

Magenta Mobility, one of India's leading Electric Mobility and EV charging solution providers, proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking product designed to meet the growing demand for safe, smart, and cost-optimal EV charging. PLENT sets a new standard in the charging infrastructure landscape by reducing the cost per charging point especially for fleet operators and residential societies. It is India's only EV charger with 12 charging outputs of 3.3 kW each, catering to multiple EVs simultaneously, offering unmatched cost-per-charging socket ratio. Developed specifically for Indian EV users, PLENT caters to the unique requirements of the Indian market. With charging times ranging from 3 to 3.5 hours, minimal downtime, competitive pricing, and exceptional performance and quali...