Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd (WRTL) has secured an order to establish a 41.6 MW solar project in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. The project, valued at approximately Rs 1.47 billion, is scheduled for completion in the fiscal year 2025-26. This initiative involves setting up an independent regional power production (IPP) unit.
Elapath Energy and RenewableErgon are set to develop a 150 MW solar project in Budai, Chiayi County, Taiwan, with an estimated investment of $250 million. The project is slated to begin its first phase in December 2024, pending approval from Taiwan’s Energy Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), and is expected to be completed by February 2025. RenewableErgon, a blockchain-based platform, integrates smart contracts, dynamic electricity pricing, and investment opportunities in renewable projects….
Primergy Solar has secured $225 million in project financing for its Valley of Fire (VoF) renewable energy portfolio across Nevada, Colorado, and Arizona. This financing includes a $125 million tax credit sale for the Gemini Solar + Storage project and a $100 million revolving credit facility from Rabobank to support additional VoF developments. The VoF portfolio comprises the recently commissioned Gemini Solar + Storage project and five other ventures, collectively offering 2.65 GW of solar…
The Union Ministry of Renewable Energy has approved the establishment of 50 solar parks with a combined capacity of 37.5 GW, marking a major milestone in India’s renewable energy journey. These solar parks will be strategically placed across various states to optimize energy generation and distribution, supporting India’s goal to transition towards cleaner energy sources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Alongside the solar parks, the government is expanding offshore wind energy projects along the…
Sembcorp Green Infra, Adani Renewable Energy, Green Prairie Energy III (EverGreen), Adyant Enersol (DATTA INFRA), and ReNew Solar have been selected as winners in NTPC’s auction to develop inter-state transmission system (ISTS) connected wind-solar hybrid power projects with a total capacity of 1.2 GW. Green Prairie Energy and Adyant Enersol secured 200 MW and 70 MW, respectively, at a tariff of Rs 3.28 per kWh. Sembcorp Green Infra, Adani Renewable Energy, and ReNew Solar were…
India’s target of installing 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030 could drive its annual solar equipment import bill to USD 30 billion, according to a report by think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The report emphasizes that without significant investments in developing a self-reliant solar manufacturing industry, particularly in polysilicon and wafer production, India may struggle to meet its ambitious goals and reduce import costs. India installed 15 GW of solar capacity in…
JSW Renew Energy Thirteen Limited, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NTPC Limited for a 700 MW solar project. The 25-year agreement sets a tariff of Rs 2.59 per kilowatt-hour (KWh) and connects the project to both the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) and State Transmission Utility (STU). The project is expected to be commissioned by June 2026. This agreement increases JSW Energy’s solar capacity pipeline to 3.2 GW,…
Marsons Ltd has announced its entry into the renewable energy sector. The company will focus on manufacturing specialised equipment and undertaking EPC contracts for solar power plants. The company plans to supply inverter-duty transformers and generation step-up (GSU) transformers for solar and wind power plants, and it will invest Rs 25 million to expand its transformer range over the next three months. In addition, Marsons received a letter of intent (LoI) from NACOF OORJA to…
Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company (NMMC), Central Asia’s largest gold producer, is ramping up its renewable energy efforts as part of Uzbekistan’s push to increase renewable energy’s share to 40% by 2030. NMMC has launched a $450 million program to expand solar power installations across its operations. In the first half of 2024, NMMC installed photovoltaic panels at 21 industrial sites, totaling 5,750 kW, generating up to 9.7 million kWh of electricity annually. An additional…
Powin has teamed up with BHE Renewables to deliver a major solar and storage microgrid in Ravenswood, West Virginia. This project will supply renewable energy to Titanium Metals (TIMET), a subsidiary of Precision Castparts, for manufacturing titanium products for the aerospace industry. Powin will provide a 50MW Centipede Stack800 battery energy storage system, designed for 10-12 hours of energy discharge. The system will complement a 106MW solar array, forming a key part of the microgrid….
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