The Central government has approved the development of a 2,000 MW solar park in Rajasthan, with 30 per cent central financial assistance. The project will be developed by Rajasthan Solar Development Corporation.
Rajasthan currently has an installed renewable energy capacity of 30.31 GW, with solar power contributing 24.55 GW.
On September 16, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated key infrastructure projects in Gujarat, including a 30 MW solar system and a 35 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Solar PV Project at Kutch Lignite Thermal Power Station in Kutch. Additionally, he inaugurated 220 kV substations in Morbi and Rajkot. These projects form part of a broader development initiative, totaling over Rs 80 billion across multiple sectors.
KPI Green Energy Limited has won Coal India Limited’s auction to develop a 300 MW grid-connected ground-mounted solar project at Khavda Solar Park in Gujarat. The contract, valued at Rs 13.11 billion, includes the design, engineering, procurement, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the project. The scope also covers the transportation and transit insurance of PV modules designed for a 1,500V system voltage, along with comprehensive operation and maintenance for five years. The project is…
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) have established a joint venture (JV) to develop 25 GW of renewable energy projects and 1 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) of green hydrogen and its derivatives in Rajasthan. The Chief Minister of Rajasthan recently dedicated 160 MW of a 320 MW solar power project in Bhainsara to the nation. In September 2024, NGEL awarded Suzlon Group a 1,166 MW wind…
BlueFloat Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Dajin Heavy Industry to foster innovation and sustainability within the floating wind supply chain. The partnership aims to enhance technical innovation, boost supply chain capacity, and promote decarbonisation. BlueFloat Energy CEO Carlos Martin emphasized that the collaboration will leverage BlueFloat’s expertise in offshore wind development and Dajin’s experience in fabricating steel structures for the offshore wind sector. The goal is to improve performance and…
On October 15, 2024, PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) transferred four special purpose vehicles (SPVs) for interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects to their winning developers, selected through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB). The projects were handed over to Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), with each developer receiving two projects. The SPVs, previously incorporated as PFCCL subsidiaries, were transferred as follows: South Olpad Transmission Ltd (incorporated January 19, 2024), handling…
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…