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The Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA) has awarded contracts for the supply, installation, and commissioning of 17,458 solar water pumping systems under Component B of the PM KUSUM programme. Leading recipients include Shakti Pumps with 3,174 units, AVI Appliances with 2,811, and Oswal Pumps with 2,539. Other notable companies, such as Ethos Power, Rotomag Motors, Ecozen Solutions, and Alpex Solar, received contracts for over 1,000 pumps each. An additional 19 companies collectively received contracts…
India’s power sector to reach USD 280 billion by FY30: Jefferies
According to a September report by Jefferies, India’s power generation and transmission sectors are expected to grow 2.2 times, reaching USD 280 billion between FY24 and FY30. This surge comes as the country enters a phase of capex-driven GDP growth, driving a rise in power demand. The report predicts a more than 7% annual growth in power consumption, with total generation capacity needing to increase from 442 GW in FY24 to 673 GW by FY30…
Westbridge secures approval for Dolcy Solar + Energy Storage project in Alberta
Westbridge Renewable Energy’s subsidiary, Dolcy Solar, has received approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) for its 300 MWac Dolcy Solar + Energy Storage project in Canada. The project includes a solar power plant with a capacity of up to 300MWac, paired with battery energy storage systems (BESS) capable of storing up to 200MWh of energy. It will also feature a substation for energy integration and distribution. The approval is subject to conditions outlined by…
CEA recommends addition of 80 GW of coal-based capacity by 2031-32
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recommended a coal and lignite-based installed capacity of 283 GW, up from the current 217.5 GW. Consequently, the Ministry of Power (MoP) is planning to establish an additional minimum of 80 GW of coal-based capacity by 2031-32. This expansion is expected to entail an expenditure of at least Rs. 6,672 billion by 2031-32. According to Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), the country is committed to achieving approximately 50 per…
US BLM issues right-of-way for Dry Lake East Energy Center Solar Project in Nevada
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has granted a right-of-way (ROW) for the Dry Lake East Energy Center Solar Project, a new solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) in Clark County, Nevada. The project, situated in the Dry Lake East Designated Leasing Area, is designed to generate up to 200MW of solar power and provide up to 600MW of BESS reliability for the Nevada grid via the Harry Allen Substation. The development will…
China’s coal stockpiles soar, signalling shift in energy landscape
China is experiencing a rapid buildup of coal stockpiles, with inventories reaching over 635 million tons by the end of June, up from below 90 million tons during the 2021 electricity supply crisis. This surge, fueled by increased domestic production and imports, may push coal prices lower during the typical autumn slowdown, affecting miners globally. The surge stems from China’s response to the 2021 energy crisis, where coal shortages led to power cuts. In response,…