ISA Launches SolarX Grand Challenge In Africa
International Solar Alliance To Support Disruptive & Innovative Solar Technologies In Africa Through New Challenge
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is offering a $300,000 cash grant to select 20 startups and innovators from across Africa to bring in innovation and disruption in the solar sector that can help accelerate solar adoption in Africa under a new SolarX Grand Challenge.
ISA Tender For Solar Cold Storage Projects
NTPC Invites Solar Bidders From ISA Member Nations For African Projects
India’s state-owned utility NTPC Ltd has launched a tender on behalf of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) seeking bidders to bring online solar cold storage projects in off-grid mode, in African nations of Senegal, Djibouti, Sudan and Seychelles.
900 MW Solar PV Tender In Cuba
India’s NTPC Invites Bids For 900 MW Solar Capacity In Cuba, With Union Electrica De Cuba
Indian electricity utility NTPC Ltd has invited bids from international developers for 900 MW solar PV capacity in Cuba as it works with local electricity generator Union Electrica de Cuba (UNE) to implement the same in its capacity as a corporate pa.
India PV News Snippets: MNRE, ISA, WBREDA, KREDL
MNRE Says India Installed Close To 1.4 GW New Renewable Energy Capacity In January 2021; India, Saudi Arabia, Brazil & UAE Achiever Nations In ISA Report; WBREDA Launches Rooftop Solar Tenders; KREDL Wants 1 MW Floating Solar Pilot
Indian renewable energy capacity now over 92 GW: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) says as on January 31, 2021, Indian renewable energy capacity reached a total of 92.54 GW with the addition of 1,396.97 MW in January 2021.
ISA Chooses Its Next Director General, From India
After Upendra Tripathy, International Solar Alliance To Be Led By Another Indian, Dr. Ajay Mathur As Director General From March 15
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has elected its next Director General choosing India’s nominee Dr. Ajay Mathur to succeed current incumbent Upendra Tripathy who has been leading the organization since 2015.
Togo Hires India’s NTPC For Solar Power Projects
With International Solar Alliance Endorsing NTPC, Indian Utility Engaged By Togo To Act As Project Management Consultant For 300 MW Solar Power Development
Togo is the first ISA member nation to have secured NTPC as a PMC to further solar power project development in the country.
ISA Gets Full Time Interim Director General
Former Secretary At MNRE Upendra Tripathy Appointed Interim Director General For International Solar Alliance
Upendra Tripathy (right) is the new interim director general of the International Solar Allicance. Prior he has been working with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy since 2014.
