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Gautam Solar Launches N-type TOPCon & Mono PERC Solar Modules at Intersolar Europe

15Jun

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Gautam Solar Launches N-type TOPCon & Mono PERC Solar Modules at Intersolar Europe

Solar manufacturer Gautam Solar has launched N-type TOPCon (Tunnel oxide passivated contact) and Mono PERC Solar modules at Intersolar Europe, a leading exhibition for the solar Industry. Gautam Solar has launched the TOPCon solar modules in two ranges, 420 Wp-435 Wp for distributors, EPC, developers in residential, commercial & industrial (C&I) segments as well as 565 Wp-580 Wp for utility scale and large C&I customers. The N-Type TOPCon technology was first developed by German institute Fraunhofer ISE. The benefit of TOPCon solar modules is that they generate more power than P-type modules, while maintaining the same size and hence, provide more energy per unit area. Additionally, lots of research is being done in TOPCon, as a result of which, its efficiency is progres...

Solar Energy Corporation of India to supply 600 MW Wind Power to GRIDCO Odisha under Power Sale Agreement

14Jun

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Solar Energy Corporation of India to supply 600 MW Wind Power to GRIDCO Odisha under Power Sale Agreement

Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India has signed a Power Sale Agreement (PSA) with GRIDCO Odisha, Government of Odisha under which GRIDCO Odisha will purchase 600 MW of wind power from SECI under Tranche – XIII of ISTS (Inter State Transmission System) Connected Wind Power Projects Scheme. Under the ISTS scheme of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, power generated from a state rich in renewable energy resources could be transmitted to states deficient in renewable energy resources. The agreement between SECI and GRIDCO was signed in Bhubaneshwar today, June 9, 2023, in the presence of Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Energy, Government of Odisha, N. B. Dhal. Odisha Electricity Regu...

Erisha E Mobility to Build 100 EV Charging Hubs in UP, to Invest $50 million

14Jun

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Erisha E Mobility to Build 100 EV Charging Hubs in UP, to Invest $50 million

Erisha E Mobility and the Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to invest $50 million (400 crores) towards the construction of 100 EV charging hubs in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, U.P state. This significant collaboration aims to hasten the uptake of electric vehicles and support environmentally friendly transport options in Uttar Pradesh. By establishing a strong network of charging hubs, the MoU has shown its dedication to a cleaner and greener future. The Government of Uttar Pradesh has made EVs a priority, and we are dedicated to creating the necessary infrastructure and ecosystem for EV adoption and promotion. According to Mr. Parminder Singh Baweja (ED of Erisha E Mobility), the installation of 100 EV charging hubs will contribute to EV...

Premier Energies India certified as ‘Top Performer’ among Global PV Manufacturers by PVEL

26May

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Premier Energies India certified as ‘Top Performer’ among Global PV Manufacturers by PVEL

Premier Energies Limited, India's 2nd largest integrated Solar cell and Module manufacturer has been recognised as 'Top performer' among global PV manufacturers in PVEL's 2023 PV module reliability score card. Premier Energies, backed by global environment fund GEF Capital (based in Washington DC), has offices in India and Toronto and offers reliable, high performance Solar Cells and Modules worldwide. The Company's state of the art, fully automated line in Hyderabad (India) has annual capacity of 2GW of cells and 3 GW of modules. Based on PVEL's rigorous Product Qualification Program (PQP) that includes a battery of tests like thermal cycling, damp heat, mechanical stress sequence, potential-induced degradation (PID), light-induced degradation (LID), light and elevated temperature-ind...

Suzlon secures a Major order of 300 MW from Torrent Power Limited

25May

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Suzlon secures a Major order of 300 MW from Torrent Power Limited

Suzlon Group, India's largest renewable energy solutions provider, announced that it has bagged a significantly large order for its new 3 MW series of wind turbines to develop a 300 MW wind power project for Torrent Power Limited. Suzlon will install 100 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 3 MW each. The project is located in Karnataka and is expected to be commissioned in 2025. This is the sixth and the largest order for the new Suzlon 3 MW series in less than a month and as part of the agreement, Suzlon will supply the wind turbines (equipment supply), provide land and execute the project including erection and commissioning. Suzlon will also provide comprehensive operations and maintenance services post-commissioning. G...

Vikram Solar ‘Top Performer’ in PVEL PV Module Reliability Scorecard 2023

25May

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Vikram Solar ‘Top Performer’ in PVEL PV Module Reliability Scorecard 2023

Vikram Solar, one of India's leading solar module manufacturers has been successful once again in claiming position of the 'Top Performer' in PVEL PV Module Reliability Scorecard 2023 by passing a rigorous PQP (Product Qualification Program) testing procedure. PVEL PQP is considered a virtual gold standard for module bankability across the solar industry. Vikram Solar's PARADEA Mono PERC 144 cell Bifacial Glass-Glass solar module, which has already been a hot favourite in the international market, appeared as top performer through PQP tests. Vikram Solar's stringent BOM selection criteria and robust process control on state of the art manufacturing lines have helped the company to consistently introduce top performer solar modules. Mr. Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman & Managing Directo...

Esmito attains AIS156 Phase 2 Certification for L3 and L5 Category Batteries

24May

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Esmito attains AIS156 Phase 2 Certification for L3 and L5 Category Batteries

Esmito, a leading provider of energy solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), proudly announces the successful acquisition of the highly coveted AIS156 Phase 2 certification for their L3 and L5 category batteries. This achievement further solidifies Esmito's unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable, and compliant energy solutions in the EV industry. The AIS156 Phase 2 certification represents an exhaustive testing and evaluation process that ensures strict compliance with safety and performance standards, specifically focusing on automotive components, particularly batteries. This certification is a vital requirement for EV manufacturers operating within India. Esmito has successfully completed the meticulous certification process for their L3 and L5 category batteries,...

Redington collaborates with Hoymiles and PIXON to accelerate the adoption of Solar Solutions and Green Energy Products in India

24May

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Redington collaborates with Hoymiles and PIXON to accelerate the adoption of Solar Solutions and Green Energy Products in India

Redington Limited , a leading technology solutions provider, announced its partnerships with Hoymiles Microinverters and PIXON Group, two leading solar manufacturing companies, to distribute micro-inverters, solar panels, and other green energy products on PAN India basis. As part of the partnerships, Redington will enable the seamless distribution of Hoymiles and PIXON’s best-in-class quality products such as highly efficient micro-inverters, solar panels, and other technologically advanced products in the solar ecosystem. The partnerships also entail the potential of expanding Hoymiles and PIXON’s reach to other markets in India and strengthening Redington’s current portfolio of solar products. These partnerships will help Redington accelerate the mainstream adoption of solar power b...

Tork Motors Expands its reach in Maharashtra, introduces new Experience Zone in Thane

24May

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Tork Motors Expands its reach in Maharashtra, introduces new Experience Zone in Thane

India’s first electric motorcycle manufacturer, TORK Motors inaugurates its first Experience Zone in Thane. Located at Marigold bldg., opp. Nitin company, Panchpakhadi area,the 3S facility will also cater to sales and after sales requirements of the patrons in the region. This marks the company's second physical location in the state of Maharashtra, following their first company owned and operated experience center in Pune at Law College. The all new Experience Zone will display TORK Motors’ recently launched refreshed KRATOS-R motorcycle in the showroom area. It also has a separate zone to manage all the after sales requirements of the existing as well as potential clients. On the inauguration, Mr. Kapil Shelke, Founder & CEO, TORK Motors, said, "We are excited to connect with ...

Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet in India partner to implement livelihood-based solar projects in Maharashtra

20May

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Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet in India partner to implement livelihood-based solar projects in Maharashtra

Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT) have announced a strategic partnership to enable the implementation of solar projects of 1000 MW across the state of Maharashtra, India. The MoI was signed to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and promote sustainable development. Under this partnership, GEAPP and MAHAPREIT will collaborate in enabling the implementation of 500 MW of rooftop solar for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and 500 MW of ground-mounted decentralised solar under the Prime Minister of India led KUSUM program. The Maharashtra government announced the target of installing 200,000 solar agricultural pumps in the state. Also, the program will target enterprises acro...