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India’s solar PV manufacturing capacity surges to 67 GW
India’s solar PV module manufacturing capacity has skyrocketed from 2.3 GW to 67 GW over the past decade, largely due to initiatives under the “Make In India” program. Currently, 48 GW of integrated solar PV manufacturing projects are underway, supported by the Rs 240 billion Solar PLI scheme. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi emphasized the government’s commitment to establishing India as a global clean energy leader, highlighting the comprehensive support provided…
Andhra Pradesh govt to set up renewable energy zones
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced plans to set up Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) and a dedicated university for green energy and circular economy as part of its Integrated Clean Energy Policy (ICEP). These initiatives aim to attract large-scale investments and foster clean energy production within the state. The state will provide Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to support ultra-modern green energy power plants and has set a 20% capital subsidy (up to Rs 50 million…
Goa cabinet approves Rs 7 billion investment for 500 electric buses
The Goa government has approved a Rs 7 billion investment proposal by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) alumni to introduce 500 electric buses into the state’s public transport system, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced. The initiative, aimed at reviving Goa’s mass transit, was welcomed by Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) chairman Ulhas Tuenkar, who emphasized its potential to meet growing transport demands and improve KTCL’s services. The new fleet will complement KTCL’s current 500 diesel…
EDF Renewables UK to add 300 MW of battery storage
EDF Renewables UK is set to enhance the UK’s energy infrastructure by introducing 300 MW of battery storage projects. The company’s six battery storage projects, currently under construction, are expected to be operational by summer 2025. These include a 57 MW site in Braintree, Essex, and a 47.5 MW site in Indian Queens, Saint Austell, Cornwall. A 52 MW battery in Sundon, Bedfordshire, has already been energised, and Dorset Council has approved a 47.5 MW…
K.P. Energy secures 1,003.7 MW EPC orders from KPI Green
K.P. Energy, based in Gujarat, has secured engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts totalling 1,003.7 MW from its parent company, KPI Green Energy. The projects include an 86.8 MW hybrid plant (70 MW solar and 16.8 MW wind), a 641.9 MW hybrid plant (518 MW solar and 123.9 MW wind), and a 275 MW solar plant. These projects were awarded to KPI Green Energy through various tenders by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL). K.P….
CMPDI invites bids for 5 MW floating solar project in West Bengal
The Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), a subsidiary of Coal India, has invited bids to develop a 5 MW grid-connected floating solar project at the quarry sump of Dalmia OCP in the Salanpur Area of West Bengal for Eastern Coalfields. The last date for bid submission is October 24, 2024. The project has an estimated tender value of Rs 310.14 million, with bidders required to submit an earnest money deposit of Rs 3.87…