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Jaipur Discom invites bids for feeder segregation projects under RDSS

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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.

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Survey highlights cost and skill challenges in India’s solar energy adoption

India, News

A recent survey, “Solar Spectrum of New India,” by Luminous Power Technologies, reveals rising consumer interest in solar energy in India, yet highlights affordability and skilled labour as key barriers.  The survey indicates that 52% of respondents would consider solar power with better financing options, while 92% see installation costs as a primary deterrent. Despite 76% of participants noting easy access to solar technologies, high costs remain a hurdle, especially in price-sensitive areas. Regional insights…

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Rajasthan floats tender for 500 MW/1,000 MWh BESS

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Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) has issued a tender to establish a 500 MW/1,000 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) with an additional greenshoe option of 500 MW/1,000 MWh. The deadline for bid submissions is December 16, 2024.  The capacity will be distributed across multiple sites, including the Giral Lignite Power Project in Barmer, the Suratgarh Thermal Power Station, and substations in Sakatputa, Kota, and Jaipur.

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Insolation Energy secures Rs 5 billion contract for rooftop solar in Rajasthan

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Insolation Energy Limited has won a contract valued at Rs 5 billion from Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) to install 77 MW of rooftop solar power systems across Rajasthan.  The project includes the design, supply, erection, testing, commissioning, and installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on state government and government-owned buildings in Jaipur, Ajmer, and Kota districts. Under the contract, a 67 MW solar plant will be set up in Jaipur, while Kota…

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GAIL invites bids for 7.75 MW floating solar project in Madhya Pradesh

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GAIL India has issued a tender for a 7.75 MW grid-connected floating solar project in Vijaipur, Madhya Pradesh, with a bid submission deadline of October 29, 2024. The project will be located within the GAIL Vijaipur complex. The successful bidder will handle the design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and operation and maintenance (O&M) of the project for five years. A central monitoring and control station with SCADA and associated equipment must also be constructed.  …

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Solar91 Cleantech files for Rs 1 billion IPO on BSE SME platform

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Solar91 Cleantech, a Jaipur-based solar energy solutions provider, has filed its preliminary papers for an initial public offering (IPO) on the BSE SME platform. The IPO consists of a fresh issue of 5.436 million shares at a face value of Rs 10 each, targeting to raise approximately Rs 1 billion through the book-building route. The proceeds will be used for project development as an independent power producer (IPP), along with meeting working capital needs and…

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Survey reveals 50% of Gen Z prefer solar energy solutions

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A recent survey assessing awareness of clean energy sources found that 50% of Gen Z respondents prefer solar energy solutions, closely followed by 46% of Millennials. The survey, conducted between February and March 2024, included 4,318 participants across five metros (Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai) and eight non-metro cities (Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Guwahati, Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, and Patna). The survey explored preferences across four age cohorts: Gen Z (18-22 years), Millennials (23-38 years), Gen X…

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Genus Power subsidiary secures Rs 3,608.52 million smart metering orders

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A wholly-owned subsidiary of Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd has received three orders totaling Rs 3,608.52 million for advanced metering infrastructure services (AMISPs). The contracts involve the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of approximately 4.26 million smart prepaid meters and system meters, including DT Meters, with energy accounting on a DBFOOT basis. Genus Power operates manufacturing plants in Jaipur, Haridwar, and Guwahati, with a combined annual capacity of over 10 million meters. With these new orders,…