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Hero MotoCorp, Aurobindo Pharma to invest in captive solar power projects
The Board of Directors of Hero MotoCorp Limited has approved an agreement with CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Private Limited to set up a solar power project. A special purpose vehicle (SPV) will be formed for the project, with Hero MotoCorp investing Rs 51.5 million for a 26 per cent equity stake. The power generated will…
FICCI and MAHAPREIT collaborate for renewable energy in Maharashtra
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT) to promote renewable energy, decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and environmental compliance in Maharashtra. The partnership focuses on facilitating renewable energy projects, aiding industries in adopting decarbonisation practices, and implementing energy…
CERC amends deviation settlement regulations for solar projects
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Himachal Pradesh and Telangana sign MoU for two hydroelectric projects
Himachal Pradesh and Telangana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop two hydroelectric projects: Seli (400 MW) and Miyar (120 MW). The agreement aims to meet Telangana’s growing demand for clean energy while leveraging Himachal Pradesh’s hydropower potential. Himachal Pradesh benefits from its perennial Himalayan rivers, allowing for hydropower generation for nine to…
NGEL invites bids for 11,100 MWh BESS in Gujarat and Rajasthan
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has invited bids for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) packages to develop a combined 11,100 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity across solar projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The proposed projects include a 7,800 MWh BESS at the NTPC REL Bikaner solar…
