|

Indian Railways issues tender for 4 MW solar project at Thivim, Goa

By

The Ministry of Railways has issued a tender for a 4 MW ground-mounted, grid-connected solar power project at Thivim, Konkan Railway, Goa. 

This project, intended to power the Thivim Traction Sub-Station (TSS), will operate on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis under a design, build, finance, operate, and transfer (DBFOT) model for 25 years. 

The deadline for bid submission is set for November 29, 2024, with project completion expected within 180 days. 

In related developments, Southern Railway issued RfPs in April 2024 for 1.2 MW rooftop solar installations at multiple sites in Perambur, Chennai, with an estimated project cost of Rs 169.8 million. Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL) also invited bids in January 2024 for round-the-clock power from 695 MW of grid-connected renewable sources, with or without storage options.

Similar Posts

|

Jaipur Discom invites bids for feeder segregation projects under RDSS

By

Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam has invited bids for the segregation of 11 kV mixed feeders at JPDC North Circle in Rajasthan.  The project, under the RDSS scheme, involves the supply, erection, installation, testing, and commissioning of material and equipment.  The estimated cost for TN-553 is approximately Rs 1.28 billion. Additionally, bids for equipment supply for TN-555 are valued at around Rs 840 million. The bid submission deadline for both tenders is 20 November 2024.

|

SECI Tranche XVI auction results: 500 MW of solar projects awarded

By

The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has announced the results of its Tranche XVI auction to develop 1.2 GW of inter-state transmission system (ISTS) connected solar projects across India. The auction, which was issued in May 2024, awarded a total of 500 MW of capacity. Sustainable and Affordable Energy for Life (SAEL) Industries Limited and NTPC Limited secured 250 MW and 200 MW respectively, both at a tariff of Rs 2.48 per kWh….

|

QatarEnergy announces new solar mega project to double solar capacity

By

QatarEnergy has announced plans to launch a new solar mega project that will more than double the country’s solar energy output. The project aims to increase Qatar’s photovoltaic (PV) solar capacity to approximately 4 GW by constructing one of the world’s largest solar plants in Dukhan, with a capacity of 2 GW. This new facility will expand QatarEnergy’s existing solar portfolio, which includes the Al-Kharsaah plant, inaugurated in 2022 with an 800 MW capacity, and…

|

Luminous Power launches AmpBox: A breakthrough in gel battery energy storage

By

Luminous Power Technologies has introduced AmpBox, the first gel battery in the market offering power backup options for 3, 4, 5, and 6 hours. AmpBox addresses India’s power cut challenges, providing consumers with a reliable and uninterrupted power supply. Gel batteries use a gel-like electrolyte, minimizing leakage, reducing corrosion risk, and offering longer life with low maintenance. AmpBox is environmentally friendly and designed to perform in extreme temperatures, making it ideal for residential and commercial…

|

ACCIONA Energía secures 12-year contract for Croatia’s largest solar power project

By

Spanish renewables developer ACCIONA Energía has been awarded a 12-year contract for difference (CfD) for its Promina solar power project in Croatia. The 189 MWp photovoltaic plant, currently under development, will be the largest solar facility in the country upon its completion in 2027. Located in Sibenik-Knin province, the Promina solar plant will feature 300,000 photovoltaic (PV) modules generating 320 GWh of clean electricity annually. This output will meet the energy needs of 69,000 homes…

|

Origin Energy cancels 204 MW of solar projects due to low expected returns

By

Origin Energy has canceled its 74 MW Carisbrook and 130 MW Morgan solar projects, citing anticipated low returns on investment. The decision was revealed in the company’s recent sustainability report, where Origin stated that unfavorable conditions led to the scrapping of these developments. Despite these cancellations, Origin continues to pursue other large-scale renewable energy projects, including the Sailsbury Solar Farm, Dapper Solar Farm, and the Yanco and Yarrabee solar projects. The company remains committed to…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *