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CEA plans RE-based transmission of 613 GW by 2032
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has outlined a comprehensive plan to build transmission capacity for 613 GW of renewable energy by 2032. In its latest ‘National Electricity Plan,’ the CEA projects that India’s non-fossil fuel capacity will reach 653 GW by 2031-32. This includes 385 GW from solar (with 60 GW from rooftop solar), 165 GW from wind, 62.8 GW from hydro, 19.6 GW from nuclear, 15.5 GW from biomass, and 5.4 GW from small…
Orkla India partners with CleanMax for solar energy supply to Karnataka
Orkla India has partnered with CleanMax to source solar energy from a 6.6 MWp solar power plant in Jagaluru, Karnataka, through a 25-year power purchase agreement. This initiative will allow Orkla’s factories in Karnataka to operate entirely on renewable energy. The project is managed through a special purpose vehicle, with CleanMax holding a 74% equity stake and Orkla India holding 26%. CleanMax will oversee the plant’s energy generation, operation, and maintenance. The solar facility is…
Coal India targets 5 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2028
Coal India Limited (CIL) is aiming to add 5 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2028, with a focus on diversifying into green energy through solar power and pump storage projects in its open-cast mines. The company is in discussions with various countries to acquire critical mineral assets to support its diversification efforts. CIL has targeted Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka for solar ventures, signing joint venture agreements with state governments to generate and supply…
Nexif Ratch’s 74.2 MWp Calabanga Solar Project in Philippines begins commercial operations
Nexif Ratch Energy (NRE) has announced that its 74.2 MWp Calabanga Solar Project (CARE) in Camarines Sur, South Luzon, Philippines, has commenced commercial operations as of August 5, 2024. This achievement follows a testing and commissioning process by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines. CARE, the first utility-scale solar power project in the Bicol Region, will supply clean energy to the national grid, with most of its output sold through a 10-year Power Supply…
NLC commissions 10 MW solar power plant in Neyveli
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has commissioned a 10 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Neyveli. The company aims to achieve 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and currently holds a total renewable energy capacity of 1,380 MW from solar and 51 MW from wind power. To support this goal, NLCIL has established two subsidiaries: NLC India Renewables Limited for asset monetization and NLC India Green Energy Limited for clean energy initiatives. With…
Oriana Power secures Rs 2.48 billion solar project from BPCL
Oriana Power has won a Rs 2.48 billion contract from Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) to execute a 52 MW ground-mounted solar power project on an EPC basis. The project scope includes securing CTU approval, establishing transmission lines, and providing complete operations and maintenance (O&M) support for five years. Currently, Oriana Power has more than 390 MW of cumulative capacity under execution and has delivered over 240 MW of projects to date. The company also has…