Power Sector News Roundup for January 22, 2025

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Global: European Energy launches large-scale battery storage project in Denmark Sembcorp inaugurates 588 MW solar project in Oman AboitizPower, UGEP sign solar PPA with Republic Cement in Bulacan India: Advait Energy receives PLI award for alkaline electrolyser TD Power Systems wins Rs 570 million order from NPCIL CtrlS Datacenters to set up 600 MW IT load capacity park in Hyderabad Waaree secures Rs 2.77 billion solar EPC project OREDA partners with Tata Power for rooftop…

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AboitizPower, UGEP sign solar PPA with Republic Cement in Bulacan

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AboitizPower and Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP) have signed a long-term solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Republic Cement & Building Materials (RCBM).  Their joint venture, Aboitiz Upgrade Solar (AUSI), will develop, build, and operate a ground-mounted solar project at RCBM’s Bulacan facility. The project, slated for completion in the second half of 2025, aims to lower operational costs and carbon emissions for the cement manufacturer.

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Sembcorp inaugurates 588 MW solar project in Oman

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Sembcorp Industries has inaugurated the 588 MW Manah 2 Solar Independent Power Project in Manah, Oman, marking its first greenfield renewables development in the Middle East.  Backed by a 20-year 500 MW power purchase agreement with Nama Power and Water Procurement Company, the project began commercial operations on December 30, 2024, following successful acceptance tests. Spanning 6.8 million square meters in the Ad Dakhiliyah region, the project employs over 1 million bi-facial photovoltaic solar panels,…

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European Energy launches large-scale battery storage project in Denmark

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European Energy, in collaboration with Kragerup Estate, has initiated its first large-scale battery storage project in Denmark. The battery, expected to begin test operations in Q1 2025, will support the integration of renewable energy into the power grid. The project will start with an initial capacity of 3.75 MW, with an option to upgrade to 7.5 MW. When fully charged, it can supply electricity to numerous European households for up to eight hours and provide…

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Jupiter International secures Rs 30 million rooftop solar order in West Bengal

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Jupiter International Limited has received an order worth over Rs 30 million from the West Bengal Khadi & Village Industries Board (WBKVIB). The project involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of rooftop grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants across 23 locations in West Bengal. The total capacity will be approximately 0.5 MW. The project is expected to be completed within 365 days from the start date.

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Virendra Dogra wins LoA for feasibility study of 30.85 MW hydro projects in Tripura

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Virendra Dogra Power Projects Private Limited has secured the Letter of Award (LoA) for a feasibility study to develop 30.85 MW of mini, micro, and small hydroelectric projects (HEPs) in Tripura. The company quoted Rs 8.142 million for the project. Tripura Power Generation Limited (TPGL) invited the bid in November 2023. The scope includes assessing the technical, commercial, and economic viability of developing these HEPs on a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis. The…

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Lords Mark wins 100 MW rooftop solar contract in Uttar Pradesh

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Lords Mark Industries Private Limited has secured a contract from the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) to develop 100 MW grid-connected rooftop solar power plants on government buildings.  The project will follow the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model. In July 2024, Lords Mark had won 50 MW of base capacity at a tariff of Rs 4.9 per kWh. In December 2023, UPNEDA invited bids for 500 MW of rooftop solar…

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Waaree Energies supplies 132.5 MWp modules to Radiance Renewables

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Waaree Energies Limited has successfully delivered 132.5 MWp of high-performance 575/580 MWp n-Type TOPCon solar modules to Radiance Renewables Private Limited.  These modules, designed for superior energy efficiency across diverse environmental conditions, were delivered by December 2024.  The project, supporting the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) segment, is expected to offset approximately 202,826 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. In July 2024, Waaree Energies also secured a Letter of Award for the supply of 180 MW solar…

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OREDA partners with Tata Power for rooftop solar

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The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has partnered with Tata Power Renewable Energy to promote rooftop solar adoption under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana.  The initiative targets residential customers to raise awareness and implement cost-effective solar energy solutions across Odisha.  The scheme will be executed through four power distribution companies (DISCOMs), with awareness drives in high-footfall locations such as airports, malls, and railway stations.  Key cities in the initial phase include Bhubaneswar, Cuttack,…