RE Updates - SmartEnergy

24Jun

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Freyr Energy Unveils New Logo Amid Decade Anniversary and Expansion

Freyr Energy, a leader in India's rooftop solar industry, is marking its 10th anniversary with a rebranding initiative. Over the past decade, Freyr Energy has transformed the solar landscape with innovative solutions, broadening its reach and achieving significant milestones. "According to Radhika Choudary, Co-Founder & Director of Freyr Energy, the path to embracing solar power is now more accessible than ever. With over a decade in rooftop solar, our commitment to delivering clean, cost-effective energy remains unwavering. We take pride in our achievements and are driven to continue leading the way in sustainable energy solutions." As part of the rebranding exercise, the company's comprehensive solar solution is now being rechristened as the Freyr Energy App (formerly SunPro+ ...

6Dec

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Goldi Solar to Solarise homes of 41 rescued Uttarkashi workers, offers hope for a brighter future

With the nation celebrating safe returns of the 41 workers who were trapped in Uttarkashi for 17 days, Goldi Solar, India’s quality-conscious solar brand, has stepped forward to support the affected families and individuals. The Surat-based solar company has taken the initiative to power the residence of the workers with solar energy. Goldi Solar aims to provide a pathway towards an improved lifestyle by expressing its commitment to supporting these families. With this initiative, the company intends to ensure access to electricity, enabling better lifestyles for all the families. Capt. Ishver Dholakiya, Founder & Managing Director of Goldi Solar, said, "The safe return of all these individuals brings us immense joy. Our initiative to provide support is a step towards empowe...

28Nov

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Loom Solar to Strengthen its Presence in Southern India

Aiming to fortify Southern India’s growing demand for green energy, leading solar tech start-up, Loom Solar under its initiative ‘Mission- Zero Emission’ today introduced widest array of technologically advanced solar solutions for residential, commercial, Industrial, agricultural and other use case applications at REI a expo, 2023 at BIEC, Bengaluru. Augmenting the current and future demand for solar solutions in south India, Loom Solar showcased its widest range, including, solar panels from basic capacity of 10W to India’s one of the highest capacity solar modules Shark 575 -700 W TOPCon bifacial 16 bus bar, energy storage solutions from 75 Wh to IoT based Atlanta 5kWh-45 kWh, high frequency solar inverter Fusion 3kW - 100kW and customisable small solar panels for gove...

Havells Launches Dual Mode Micro Inverter with Four US Patents

18Oct

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Havells Launches Dual Mode Micro Inverter with Four US Patents

Havells India Limited unveiled its revolutionary product – the Dual Mode Micro Inverter (DMMI), backed by four US patents. This innovation is set to transform the solar power industry by addressing key limitations associated with traditional inverters and microinverters. DMMI is equipped with an MPPT-based Solar Charge Controller, which efficiently converts DC current from solar panels into AC current. It is available in two models, DMMI-800 and DMMI-1600, these inverters can seamlessly transition between ON-Grid and Off-Grid modes, catering to various grid scenarios. Both DMMI models are compatible with all types of solar module technologies. Traditional solar inverters and microinverters are highly dependent on a reference grid voltage. In the event of a power cut, they become non-opera...

17Oct

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Freyr Energy Secures INR 58 Crores Investment, leading the Charge in Accelerating the Transition to Solar Energy for Retail Customers in India

Freyr Energy, a leading tech-enabled rooftop solar company in India, has secured an equity investment of INR 58 Crores. Freyr Energy is at the forefront of sustainable change accelerating the transition to solar energy for the retail customers (Homeowners and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) in India. The round was led by EDFI ElectriFI, an EU-funded impact investment facility managed by EDFI Management Company which invested USD 3 million. Other investors who participated in the round are Schneider Electric Energy Asia Fund (SEEAA), Lotus Capital LLC, Maybright Ventures and VT Capital. Rodrigo Madrazo (CEO of EDFI Management company) expressed his enthusiasm for this transformative investment, stating, “The solar market for the retail sector in India is highly fragmented a...

12Oct

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Hero Future Energies’ Green Hydrogen Ambitions and Global Expansion Initiatives

Hero Future Energies, a company boasting a portfolio of approximately 1.8 GW in wind and solar energy assets, is venturing into the realm of green hydrogen production. According to Srivatsan Iyer, the Global Chief Executive Officer of Hero Future Energies, the company has been diligently working on this initiative for the past two years and anticipates initiating a project in the coming months. Although specific details of their plans remain undisclosed, Mr. Iyer hinted that their inaugural project may align with an existing use case where hydrogen is already in demand. Mr. Iyer emphasized the viability of hydrogen production and consumption in certain regions of India. He indicated that Hero Future Energies is committed to mastering the technology before expanding further. The company...

Trina Solar Again Ranked in Top AAA Category in PVTech Bankability

29Jul

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Trina Solar Again Ranked in Top AAA Category in PVTech Bankability

Trina Solar has been ranked in the top AAA category for the fifth consecutive quarter in PV Tech’s PV ModuleTech Bankability Ratings for Q2’2023, underlining the company’s leadership status in high reliability, advanced technology, shipments and sound financial performance. Trina has now been recognized as an ‘Overall High Achiever’ by RETC for three consecutive years and ranked ‘Top Performer’ for nine years in a row by PVEL. The company’s Vertex modules have also recently been certified by TÜV Rheinland for their performance in harsh marine environments, while its 700W series modules passing the RETC thresher test. Trina Solar invests heavily in technological innovation. Combining 210mm technology and n-type i-TOPCon Advanced technology, mass-produced modules power output is forec...

Fourth Partner Energy Commissiones 70 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project in Gujarat

19Jul

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Fourth Partner Energy Commissiones 70 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project in Gujarat

Fourth Partner Energy has forayed into hybrid renewable energy solutions by commissioning a 70 MW wind-solar project in the Gondal city of Gujarat. The developer said the 70 MW hybrid project will supply clean energy at 25-35% cheaper rates than grid tariffs to corporate clients in New Delhi and Hyderabad. Off-takers include Filatex, Linde, Nexus Malls (a Blackstone Group company), and Deccan Chemicals. Fourth Partner Energy stated it executed the project within 10 months. It expects the plant to generate nearly 163 million units of clean energy annually. The project comprises 14 wind turbines supplied and erected by GE. Karan Chadha, head of business development at Fourth Partner Energy, said the 70 MW plant is the first of many hybrid projects in the pipeline for Fourth Partner...

Suzlon Wins 100.8 MW Order from Everrenew Energy Pvt. Ltd.

18Jul

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Suzlon Wins 100.8 MW Order from Everrenew Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Suzlon Group, India's largest renewable energy solutions provider, today announced a new order win for the development of a 100.8 MW wind power project for Everrenew Energy Private Limited. Suzlon will install 48 wind turbine generators (WTGs) of their S120 - 2.1 MW with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular tower at Velliyanani Phase II in Karur district and Vengaimandalam in Trichy in Tamil Nadu and the project is expected to be commissioned in March 2024.Suzlon will supply the wind turbines (equipment supply) and supervise the execution and commissioning of the project. JP Chalasani, Chief Executive Office, Suzlon Group said, "We are delighted to announce our first order with Everrenew Energy Private Limited. Suzlon takes pride in valued customers like Everrenew Energy, one of India's fast-g...

Waaree Renewable Technologies commissions 122.5 MWp Solar Power Projects

17Jul

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Waaree Renewable Technologies commissions 122.5 MWp Solar Power Projects

Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd. (WRTL), a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Ltd., India's largest solar panel manufacturer, announced that it has commissioned 87.5MW/122.5 MWp out of 150 MW/210 MWp EPC solar power project for UPC Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd.'s subsidiary M/s. Masaya Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd. in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh. The solar power project is spread across 651 acres of undulated land terrain, with power being evacuated at a 220 kV voltage level and connected at PGCIL 400 kV/220 kV SS through the ISTS (inter-state transmission system) network. A total of 5,08,072 SPV modules, ranging from 335 Wp Polycrystalline to 540 Wp Monocrystalline, with an inverter capacity of 3.125 MW were installed. The PPA (solar power purchase agreement) for the project has been mad...