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Record 33.6 GW of Wind and Solar Capacity Added to US Grid in 2020: BNEF

A new report has found that in a year faced with COVID-19, a record 33.6 GW of wind and solar capacity was added to the US grid in 2020. Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic and sharp economic contraction, the US clean energy sectors showed strong resilience in 2020, continuing a decade-long growth trend, BloombergNEF (BNEF) […]

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West Bengal Issues Tender to Set Up 9.9 MW Rooftop Solar Plant

West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency (WBREDA) has issued a tender for setting up 9.9 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar PV plants. The tender issued for design and engineering manufacture/procurement, testing, supply installation, and commissioning along with five years of comprehensive maintenance for 990 individual grid-connected rooftop solar PV plants, each with a capacity of […]

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Solar now the Leading Source of Renewable Energy in India: MNRE

MNRE in its January 2021 report, has detailed that solar, with 38.79 GW installed, is now the leading source of renewable energy in India The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a monthly summary for the Cabinet for the month of January 2021, detailing all the events and development that took place during the […]

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Large Module Sizes Find Their Way, as Suppliers Roll out Compatible Equipment

The latest trend in solar modules for larger-sized modules, caused by the pressure to show ever-increasing output is finally finding a clear pathway. Module output, which has seen major increases in the past few months on the back of these new larger modules now has support in the form of key suppliers like inverters, and […]

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868,000 Jobs in Offshore Wind Energy Segment by 2030: Rystad

There is one energy segment, according to Rystad Energy analysis, that will be the new hiring haven for energy jobs- offshore wind. The COVID-19 downturn has caused employment rates to plummet in different energy industries. As industries return to normal, employment rates are expected to gradually pick up, however, there is one energy segment, according […]

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Tariff Rises to Rs 2.25/kWh in Rajasthan With NTPC’s 190 MW Solar Auction

Rising Sun Energy has won in the latest NTPC auction for developing 190 MW solar power project(s) in the Nokh Solar Park in Rajasthan New Delhi-based independent power producer Rising Sun Energy has won with its bid in the latest NTPC auction for developing 190 MW solar power project(s) in the Nokh Solar Park in […]

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Blackstone Technology Presents New 3D Printed Lithium-Ion Battery Cell

Switzerland-based Blackstone Resources announced important achievements by its subsidiary Blackstone Technology, during its Blackstone’s Battery Day held recently. On that day, the firm presented a new 3D-printed lithium-ion battery cell produced with its own proprietary patented technology.  Blackstone Technology was launched with the sole purpose to develop Blackstone’s expertise in battery manufacturing.  The CEO of […]

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Welcome Back! CERC Order on Connectivity for RE projects With ISTS Connections

On February 20, in one of its more far-reaching orders since reconvening with the addition of a member legal, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released its new order on regulation 27 of the CERC (Grant of Connectivity, Long-term Access and Medium-term Open Access in inter-State Transmission and related matters) Regulations, 2009. The order […]

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EV Startup Matter Invests in EV market, Aiming $1 billion Turnover by 2025

Gujrat based EV and energy storage technology startup, Matter expects to achieve a turnover of USD 1 billion (over Rs 7,250 crores) by 2025, a top company official stated. The company has invested USD 3 million (over Rs 20 crores) so far. Matter will be launching its lithium-ion batteries for solar and renewable management by […]

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