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India’s solar installations reach 14.9 GW in first half of 2024, despite Q2 slowdown

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In the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, India commissioned 5 GW of solar capacity, a significant drop of over 49% compared to the 9.9 GW installed in Q1 2024. Despite this, the first half (1H) of 2024 saw a record 14.9 GW of solar projects added, a 282% increase compared to 1H 2023, according to Mercom India’s Q2 2024 Solar Market Update. The rise in capacity is attributed to the completion of several previously delayed…

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Servotech wins contract to build 12 EV charging stations in Kerala

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Servotech Power Systems Ltd., an EV charger manufacturer, has won a contract from Kerala’s Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT) to build 12 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.  The contract involves supplying, commissioning, and constructing 30kW fast DC EV charging stations at various locations within the Kerala Motor Vehicle Department. The project will be completed in two phases: the first phase will see the installation of 4 charging stations, followed by…

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Hyundai to establish Rs 1.8 billion Hydrogen Innovation Center at IIT Madras

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Hyundai Motor will establish a dedicated Hydrogen Innovation Center at the Thaiyur campus of IIT Madras with an estimated investment of Rs 1.8 billion. The foundation for this project was laid by Chief Minister M K Stalin on August 21 during the Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave. The state-of-the-art facility, spanning approximately 65,000 square feet on the outskirts of Chennai, will focus on developing electrolyzers for green hydrogen generation and localizing manufacturing and supply chains. Scheduled…

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Power Ministery launches CEA regulations compendium to ensure grid stability

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Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched a compendium of regulations from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) to ensure grid stability and maintain safety standards in electricity operations. The compendium, covering technical standards, safety measures, grid connectivity, and more, addresses the evolving needs of India’s power sector. Released under the Electricity Act, 2003, these regulations aim to promote efficient resource use, ensure grid stability, maintain safety standards, and support the integration of renewable energy into…

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Lenders of KSK Mahanadi Power plan new auction after Adani’s Rs 270 billion bid

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Lenders of the bankrupt KSK Mahanadi Power Company, which operates a 3,600 MW coal-based power plant in Chhattisgarh, are planning another auction round in early September. This decision follows the Adani Group emerging as the highest bidder with an offer of Rs 270 billion. Competing bidders will be allowed to surpass Adani’s offer in this new auction. KSK Mahanadi currently has three operational units of 600 MW each, with additional units under construction. In the…

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India’s second 700 MW nuclear reactor at Kakrapar reaches full capacity

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India’s second home-built 700 MW nuclear reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat has started operating at full capacity as of August 21, 2024. According to the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL), Unit 4 at KAPS, which had been operating at 90% capacity, has now reached its full power of 700 MWe. This achievement is credited to the indigenous design of the 700 MW pressurised heavy water reactor (PHWR). The unit,…

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RECPDCL hands over Rajasthan power transmission project to Apraava Energy

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REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited under the Ministry of Power, has handed over the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Rajasthan IV-A Power Transmission Limited, to Apraava Energy Private Limited (AEPL). This project aims to facilitate the evacuation of power from the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone Ph-IV (Jaisalmer/Barmer Complex). Apraava Energy was selected as the Transmission Service Provider (TSP) through a Tariff-based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process managed by RECPDCL. The…

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Zelestra signs 25-year deal to supply electricity from 450 MW solar project in Rajasthan to NTPC

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Spanish renewable energy company Zelestra has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with state-owned NTPC to supply electricity from its upcoming 450 MW solar project in Rajasthan. The project is expected to generate approximately 801 GWh annually. Over the course of the agreement, the project is projected to reduce carbon emissions by 13,555,774 metric tons. This solar project is part of Zelestra India’s broader strategy to build a diverse portfolio of over 6 GW…

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Delhi releases draft environmental policy focusing on climate change and renewable energy

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Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai unveiled a draft of a new environmental policy, aiming to combat the effects of climate change through various initiatives. The plan includes creating an “environment health cell” to tackle diseases linked to climate change, expanding solar power generation, and developing waste-to-energy plants. The draft action plan, which will be submitted to the Centre in the next two weeks, highlights a vulnerability assessment showing high vulnerability in Northeast, East, and South…

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Brookfield to invest over Rs 500 billion in Andhra Pradesh’s renewable energy sector

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Brookfield, a global real assets firm, has proposed an investment of over Rs 500 billion in Andhra Pradesh over the next three to five years, focusing on renewable energy projects, particularly in wind and solar power.   Evren, a clean energy platform promoted by Brookfield and Axis Energy, committed to the investment during the meeting. The company plans to install 1,380 MW of solar power and 1,640 MW of wind power by 2026, with additional capacities…