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HAREDA awards contracts for 17,458 solar pumps under PM KUSUM

The Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA) has awarded contracts for the supply, installation, and commissioning of 17,458 solar water pumping systems under Component B of the PM KUSUM programme.  Leading recipients include Shakti Pumps with 3,174 units, AVI Appliances with 2,811, and Oswal Pumps with 2,539. Other notable companies, such as Ethos Power, Rotomag Motors, Ecozen Solutions, and Alpex Solar, received contracts for over 1,000 pumps each. An additional 19 companies collectively received contracts…

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AVVNL invites bids for 269 MW solar projects under PM KUSUM

Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (AVVNL) has issued a bid invitation for 269 MW of grid-connected solar projects under Component A of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme. The submission deadline is set for November 29, 2024. This project includes the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and a 25-year operations and maintenance plan, with provisions for connecting the systems to 33/11 kV substations.

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JDVVNL issues tender for 333.5 MW solar projects under PM KUSUM

Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JDVVNL) has issued a tender for developing 333.5 MW of solar power projects, including 11 kV transmission lines and remote monitoring systems, under Component A of the PM KUSUM program. The bid submission deadline is November 29, 2024. The projects are to be commissioned within nine months of the work order, and developers are tasked with 25-year operations and maintenance, alongside a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) at Rs 3.04…

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MEIL and BESCOM ink 618 MW solar power agreement under PM KUSUM

MEIL Solar Energy, a subsidiary of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL), has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) to supply solar power from 76 projects with a cumulative capacity of 618.1 MW.  These projects will operate under Component C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) programme, following the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. MEIL Solar Energy will construct the necessary 11 kV transmission…

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UPNEDA issues tender to solarise 10,000 agricultural pumps under PM-KUSUM

The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has released a tender to solarise 10,000 agricultural pumps under component C-1 of the PM-KUSUM scheme. The scope of work includes the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of distributed grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems, along with maintenance for five years. The deadline for bid submissions is September 23, 2024. As per the tender guidelines, bidders are required to submit a tender fee of Rs 11,800 and…

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PM KUSUM scheme meets only 30% of targets, faces implementation hurdles

The PM KUSUM scheme, launched in 2019 to promote solar energy in agriculture, has achieved just 30% of its targets, according to a Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) report. The scheme, aimed at helping farmers switch to solar power, is struggling as the 2026 deadline approaches. Progress has been slow, particularly in installing mini-grids and replacing electric pumps with solar-powered ones, with most efforts focused on replacing diesel pumps. States like Haryana and Rajasthan…

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Carbon Minus wins Rs 39.6 billion contracts for solar projects in Maharashtra

Carbon Minus Energy Private Limited has secured contracts worth Rs 39.6 billion from Maharashtra State Power Generation Corporation (MSPGCL) and Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for developing 904 MW of decentralized solar power projects across the state. Out of the total capacity, MSEDCL has awarded 730 MW, while MSPGCL has allocated 174 MW.  The projects are aimed at agricultural feeder-level solarization under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0, a part of…

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Datta Infra commits Rs 50 billion to Rajasthan’s renewable energy sector

Datta Power Infra has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to invest Rs 50 billion in Rajasthan’s renewable energy sector during the Rising Rajasthan 2024 event. The project will focus on developing 1,000 MW of renewable energy capacity, including solar, wind, and hybrid power projects across key districts such as Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Nagaur, Pratapgarh, and Jodhpur. These initiatives will integrate with the State Transmission Utility (STU) for efficient energy distribution. Additionally, a significant portion…

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Indonesia announces plans for 75GW renewable energy expansion over 15 years

Indonesia has revealed plans to attract international investment for the development of 75GW of renewable energy within the next 15 years.  The announcement, made at COP29 in Baku by Indonesia’s climate envoy, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, underscores the new administration’s goal to implement 100GW of new energy, with 75% dedicated to renewables like solar, hydro, geothermal, and potentially nuclear energy. With over 90GW of current power capacity, largely coal-based, Indonesia is pushing to reach carbon neutrality by…

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Haryana DISCOM floats tender for 27 MW solar projects

Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) has issued a tender for 26.75 MW of decentralised, ground-mounted, grid-connected solar projects under Component A of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) program. Bids are due by November 25, 2024. The Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) will purchase power from the projects at a levelised tariff of Rs 3.11/kWh, with 25-year power purchase agreements signed with successful bidders on behalf of DHBVN.