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SJVN to develop 8.1 GW pumped storage, 505 MW floating solar projects in Maharashtra
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India issues 11,098 MW in renewable energy tenders, draws $103 mn in October investments
In October, India’s renewable energy sector surged with 16 new tenders, totalling a capacity of 11,098 MW. Auctions allocated 6,316 MW to various developers, pushing India’s total renewable capacity beyond 200 GW, including large hydro, while total electricity generation capacity reached 452.69 GW. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka led in renewable installations. Key tenders included NHPC’s 1,200 MW solar and SECI’s 1,200 MW round-the-clock renewables. NTPC launched a 1,200 MW wind-solar hybrid tender with…
GE Vernova to supply turbines for Boulder Creek Wind Farm in Queensland
GE Vernova has partnered with Aula Energy and CS Energy to supply 38 of its 6MW, 164m turbines for the Boulder Creek Wind Farm in Queensland, Australia. Located 40km southwest of Rockhampton, this project is the first standalone project-financed split-scope wind farm in the country. It will generate enough electricity to power approximately 85,000 homes and offset 379,000 tons of CO2 annually. With this addition, the total number of GE Vernova 6MW turbines in Australia…
Ministry of Power issues EV charging infrastructure guidelines for 2024
The Ministry of Power has released guidelines for the installation and operation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across India. The 2024 guidelines apply to public, semi-public, and private charging stations, allowing anyone to set up and operate EV stations as it is now a de-licensed activity. Power utilities are required to provide electricity connections within 3 to 90 days, depending on the location. Public Charging Stations can be established on public land at subsidized…
Envision secures 116 MW turbine order from Blueleaf for Madhya Pradesh project
Envision Wind Power Technologies India has secured a 116 MW wind turbine supply order from Blueleaf Energy for a co-located wind-solar hybrid power project in Madhya Pradesh. The project, set to begin construction in 2024 and complete by 2025, supports India’s renewable energy goals. The agreement involves the supply of EN-156 3.3 MW turbines. The project, part of Blueleaf Energy’s goal to deploy over 5 GW of renewable capacity in India by 2030, aims to…
ScottishPower signs £1bn deal with Siemens Gamesa for East Anglia 2 offshore wind farm
ScottishPower Renewables has entered a £1 billion ($1.2 billion) agreement with Siemens Gamesa to supply 64 SG 14-236 DD turbines, each rated at 15MW, for the East Anglia 2 (EA2) offshore wind farm off England’s east coast. With a capacity close to 1GW, EA2 will generate enough energy to power nearly one million homes, supporting the UK’s mission to lead in clean energy. The turbines feature 236m rotor diameters, with 115m blades manufactured at Siemens…