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PGCIL wins Barmer I Transmission in Rajasthan
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been declared the successful bidder for the interstate transmission system (ISTS) project under “Barmer I Transmission Ltd” through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB). This project, known as “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV (Part-2: 5.5 GW),” includes the establishment of a new 765/400/220kV Barmer-I pooling substation and transmission lines, with interconnectivity to the upcoming Sirohi Pooling Station. The project, valued at Rs 27.35 billion,…
Octopus Energy and Skyborn prequalified for French offshore wind tender
Octopus Energy Generation, in partnership with Skyborn Renewables, has been selected by the French government to participate in the ninth offshore wind tender. The winners are expected to be announced in late 2025. Skyborn Renewables brings over 20 years of offshore wind development experience, including the recent commissioning of the 500 MW Fécamp wind farm in partnership with EDF Renewables, Enbridge Inc., and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). Skyborn also has another offshore…
Nigeria, China strengthen ties in BRI, nuclear energy, renewable development
Nigeria and China have agreed to bolster their partnership in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), human resource development, and nuclear energy following a meeting between the countries’ leaders. China, Nigeria’s largest bilateral lender, has provided loans totalling $5 billion as of March 2024, according to Nigeria’s Debt Management Office. The relationship between Nigeria and China, which has spanned over 50 years, deepened in 2018 when the two nations became partners in the Belt and…
Inox Wind secures 51 MW order from Everrenew Energy
Inox Wind has secured a 51 MW order from Everrenew Energy for the supply of its latest 3 MW wind turbine generators (WTGs). The project, which will be executed in Tamil Nadu, also includes multi-year operations and maintenance (O&M) services provided by Inox Wind after commissioning. This partnership aims to support Everrenew Energy’s commitment to driving renewable energy adoption in the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment, aiding companies in their energy transition efforts.
Surana Solar wins 54 MW solar project in Maharashtra
Surana Solar Limited has been awarded a letter of award (LoA) from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to develop a 54 MW solar photovoltaic project in Maharashtra. The project falls under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojna 2.0, which aims to implement solar energy at the feeder level under Component C of the PM-KUSUM Scheme. The project will operate at a tariff rate of Rs 2.99 per kWh, with a subsidy of…
Cabinet approves two green hydrogen units in Mumbai Metropolitan Region
The State Cabinet has approved the establishment of two green hydrogen production units in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), with a production capacity ranging from 10 to 15 kilo tonne per annum (KTPA). These units will be selected as anchor projects, in line with the 2023 Government Resolution, which defines an anchor unit as one of the first three commissioned green hydrogen projects with a minimum capacity of 50 KTPA. Green hydrogen has versatile applications,…