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NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has issued a bid invitation for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 300 MW ground-mounted solar power project linked to the interstate transmission system (ISTS) near NTPC Anta in Rajasthan. The bid submission deadline is December 12, 2024, with NTPC REL funding the project through its own resources or borrowings. The project scope includes land acquisition, comprehensive design and EPC services, manufacturing, supply, transportation, and installation of…
US more than doubles tariff-free solar cell imports to boost solar panel production
U.S. President Joe Biden has increased the tariff-free import quota for solar cells to 12.5 gigawatts (GW) from the previous 5 GW, more than doubling the allowable volume to support domestic solar panel manufacturers that rely on overseas components. The tariff on these imports remains at 14.25%. This change, announced in a White House proclamation, is intended to aid the U.S. solar manufacturing sector, which has faced challenges from low-priced imports primarily from Asia. The…
NSW approves 450 MW Goulburn River solar farm
The New South Wales (NSW) government has approved the Goulburn River solar farm, a 450 MW renewable energy project designed to supply electricity to 191,000 homes annually. Located near Merriwa in the Upper Hunter region, the A$880 million ($591 million) development includes a battery energy storage system (BESS) to improve grid stability by storing and releasing solar energy during peak demand. Strategically positioned between two key Renewable Energy Zones, the solar farm will have direct…
EAAIF, FMO, and DEG invest €84 million in Senegal solar projects
The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), the Dutch development bank FMO, and Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (DEG) have collectively invested €84 million in two photovoltaic solar plants with battery storage systems in Senegal’s Kolda region. These projects, operated by Axian Energy, will have a combined capacity of 60 MW with 72 MWh of battery storage to stabilize the grid and support evening peak demands. The total project cost exceeds €105 million, with…
Vietnam explores revival of nuclear power plants for energy security
Vietnam is reconsidering its nuclear power development plans to strengthen energy security and support economic growth, according to a government document reviewed by Reuters. The country, which relies heavily on coal, seeks cleaner energy solutions to achieve its net zero target by 2050. The Ministry of Industry and Trade is studying global nuclear energy development and will propose a plan to the Politburo, Vietnam’s top decision-making body. The move comes as Vietnam targets an annual…
Ministry of Coal releases report on overburden utilisation in the coal sector
The Ministry of Coal has published the high-powered expert committee (HPEC) report on the gainful utilisation of overburden (OB) in the coal sector. The HPEC, comprising experts from various ministries, NITI Aayog, and coal companies, examined ways to repurpose OB—typically composed of soil, rock, and other discarded materials during coal mining—into valuable resources for economic growth and environmental sustainability. The report outlines strategies for processing OB to produce manufactured sand (M-sand), which can be used…