Day: January 9, 2025
India's solar power capacity addition more than doubled to 24.5 GW in 2024
India added 24.5 Gigawatt of new solar power capacity in 2024, the highest ever achieved in any year, and more than double the solar capacity added in the previous calendar year 2023. Wind energy generation capacity too grew 1.2 times to 3.4 GW in calendar year 2024.
Saatvik Green Energy secures ₹1,500 crore solar module contract
The contract involves the supply of N-TOPCon solar PV modules designed for utility-scale solar projects. These modules are engineered to ensure performance, reliability, and durability under diverse climatic conditions.
Envision Energy to supply 200 wind turbines, 320 MWh BESS to Juniper Green Energy
The wind turbines, featuring a 182-metre rotor diameter and a hub height of 140 metres, will be used for projects secured by JGE in state and central auctions.
Jupiter International to invest ₹6,500 crore in solar manufacturing expansion
The investment will enable Jupiter to expand its production capacities to 3 GW for wafers, 9.4 GW for solar cells, and 6 GW for module assembly.
IRENA Opens Registration for Winter Youth Programme
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) invites students and young professionals from diverse backgrounds to join GROWTH@IRENA, the 2025 Winter Youth Programme.