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Apraava Energy signs 300 MW solar PPA with NTPC for Rajasthan project
Apraava Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTPC Ltd for a 300 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar energy project in Rajasthan. Secured through an e-reverse auction at a tariff of Rs 2.65 per kWh, the project is part of NTPC’s solar tender for setting up 1,500 MW of ISTS-connected solar PV power projects across India. The PPA, effective for 25 years from the scheduled commencement of supply, tasks Apraava Energy with…
Plan to deploy 40-50 small modular nuclear reactors
India is planning to deploy 40-50 small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) to replace captive thermal power plants as part of its strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. These 220-MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) are being redesigned using modern 3D design platforms to ensure high standardisation and ease of deployment, particularly in industries like steel, aluminium, copper, and cement. The Department of Atomic Energy, in collaboration with Tata Consulting Engineers, is spearheading the redesign…
Orlen Wind 3 signs agreement to acquire wind and solar facilities in Poland
Orlen Wind 3, a subsidiary of the Orlen Group, has signed a preliminary agreement with EDP Renewables Polska to acquire wind and solar facilities in Poland. The deal, valued at 1.15 billion zlotys ($292 million), includes photovoltaic (PV) projects with a combined capacity of 280 MWp and a 26 MW wind farm. The acquisition will increase Orlen’s renewable generation capacity by 30%. Among the assets are two solar PV farms, including a 45-hectare site in…
Centre set to expand ALMM to solar cells, decision expected soon
The Indian government is expected to make a decision soon on imposing non-tariff barriers on solar cell imports by including them in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), a move aimed at curbing Chinese imports and boosting domestic production. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, confirmed that the proposal is under active consideration, with a decision to be made shortly. The ALMM is a government-endorsed list of solar module models…
NCT recommends major ISTS schemes worth over Rs 220 billion
In its latest meeting, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) recommended interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes worth over Rs 220 billion to the Union power ministry for final clearance. A total of ten ISTS schemes, costing Rs 227.3 billion, were discussed. Of these, seven schemes (costing Rs 93.99 billion) will follow the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode, while three schemes (costing INR 133.38 billion) will use the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM). TBCB Schemes Each of…
EDF Renewables signs PPA with OPPD for 300 MW Milligan 1 Wind project
EDF Renewables North America has entered a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) to supply clean energy from its 300MW Milligan 1 Wind project in Nebraska. Operational since 2021, Milligan 1 is owned and developed by EDF Renewables. OPPD President Javier Fernandez highlighted the project’s role in diversifying and expanding OPPD’s energy portfolio, which will help meet the growing electricity demand in Nebraska. OPPD aims to add 3.2 GW of…