ABB 2000-V switch-disconnector 1st certified by UL for utility-scale solar

ABB 2000-V switch-disconnector 1st certified by UL for utility-scale solar

ABB 2000-V switch-disconnector 1st certified by UL for utility-scale solar

ABB has earned the UL98B certification for its 2,000-V OTDC switch-disconnector, the first to do so in the renewable energy industry. ABB’s 2,000-V OTDC switch-disconnector.  Over the last 20 years, solar systems have evolved to handle progressively higher voltages, resulting in lower system costs and higher energy yield. UL certifications are crucial for ensuring product … Read more

North India’s Largest Floating Solar Project Sets New Sustainability Benchmark with Growatt Technology

North India’s Largest Floating Solar Project Sets New Sustainability Benchmark with Growatt Technology

Chandigarh has taken a bold step toward sustainable urban development with the commissioning of North India’s largest commercial and industrial (C&I) floating solar power plant. Spearheaded by the Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST), this 4.5MW marvel represents a perfect marriage between cutting-edge solar technology and environmental stewardship, with Growatt’s engineering performance … Read more

LONGi and UNHCR Power Bolan Medical Complex with Solar Energy System, Saving Rs. 70 Million Annually

LONGi and UNHCR Power Bolan Medical Complex with Solar Energy System, Saving Rs. 70 Million Annually

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and its private sector partner LONGi Green Energy Technology Co Ltd. have solarized the Bolan Medical Complex, which will save Rs. 70 million and reduce carbon emissions by 468 tonnes annually.  This clean energy project marks a critical step toward sustainable healthcare benefitting both Afghan refugees and the Pakistani community … Read more

India’s Evening Power Demand Still Dependent on Coal Despite Rapid Solar Growth: IEEFA Report

India’s Evening Power Demand Still Dependent on Coal Despite Rapid Solar Growth: IEEFA Report

Representational image. Credit: Canva Despite significant progress in solar energy deployment, India continues to depend heavily on coal to meet its evening electricity demand peaks, according to a new briefing note released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report finds that coal still dominates India’s power supply, accounting for nearly … Read more

Masdar Transfers Stake in Sharjah Waste-to-Energy Plant to Tadweer, Boosting UAE’s Renewable Energy Goals

Masdar Transfers Stake in Sharjah Waste-to-Energy Plant to Tadweer, Boosting UAE’s Renewable Energy Goals

Representational image. Credit: Canva In a strategic move to realign its business focus, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has announced the divestment of its stake in the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy plant to Tadweer Group, a leading player in sustainable waste management. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. The handover will see … Read more

APTEL Confirms ISTS Status For Solar Transmission Line; Tariff To Be Shared Under Poc Mechanism

APTEL Confirms ISTS Status For Solar Transmission Line; Tariff To Be Shared Under Poc Mechanism

Representational image. Credit: Canva The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, in its judgment dated July 15, 2025, dismissed an appeal filed by TANGEDCO challenging the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) order dated June 30, 2016, related to transmission tariff sharing. The appeal was regarding assets developed by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for evacuating … Read more

India’s Solar Boom: 116 GW Now Powers 24% Of Total Capacity In 484 GW Energy Mix

India’s Solar Boom: 116 GW Now Powers 24% Of Total Capacity In 484 GW Energy Mix

Representational image. Credit: Canva India is steadily expanding its renewable energy sector while trying to balance its growing energy demands and climate commitments. As of June 2025, coal remains the dominant source of electricity, contributing 44.28% to the country’s total installed power capacity. However, the share of renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, is rising … Read more

DESRI and El Paso Electric Break Ground on 150 MW Solar and Storage Project in New Mexico

DESRI and El Paso Electric Break Ground on 150 MW Solar and Storage Project in New Mexico

Representational image. Credit: Canva DESRI, in collaboration with El Paso Electric (EPE), has announced the start of construction on the Santa Teresa Solar and Storage project after reaching financial notice to proceed (FNTP). Located in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, the project includes a 150 MWac solar facility paired with a 600 MWh battery energy … Read more