In much of Southeast Asia, solar components are priced significantly lower than in the United States. A 600W Tier 1 solar panel from Canadian Solar or Jinko costs around $80. A 12kW inverter from Deye (marketed as Solar-Aark) is priced at $1,700. A 14.3kWh Dyness battery is available for $1,750. These are end-user prices from distributors, including warranty support. In contrast, solar system quotes in the US can reach $46,000 for a 12kWh system….
The 30,000 MW wind-solar hybrid power project underway in Gujarat’s Kutch district is among India’s largest renewable energy initiatives. The project comprises 26,000 MW of solar and 4,000 MW of wind capacity. Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (GIPCL) is the nodal agency. Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) is developing the project. This project is part of a broader plan to develop wind-solar hybrid parks on barren land near the Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan and…
The Mirzapur Thermal Project involves the development of a coal-based thermal power plant using supercritical technology in Dadri Khurd village, Mirzapur Sadar tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Initially proposed as two units of 660 MW each (1320 MW total), it was later upgraded to two units of 800 MW, bringing the total capacity to 1600 MW. Originally, the project was planned at Ghazipur but was later relocated to Mirzapur due to proximity to coal sources….
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, is moving ahead with plans to set up a 50 MW thermal power project at Hope Town, located in Ferrargunj tehsil in South Andamans district of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The investment for this project is approximately Rs 4 billion. The project will consist of five units of 10 MW each. It will primarily run on regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG)…
This information has been given by the Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R. K. Singh, in a written reply to a question, in Lok Sabha.
This information has been given by the Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R. K. Singh, in a written reply to a question, in Lok Sabha.
Madhya Pradesh’s electricity distribution sector stands at a critical crossroads, grappling with mounting financial losses, operational inefficiencies, and regulatory bottlenecks. The Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 proposes transformative reforms, such as introducing competition through multiple distribution licensees, enhancing regulatory autonomy, and restructuring power procurement practices, to revitalize the sector. But will these measures address the systemic challenges plaguing the state’s DISCOMs? This policy paper critically examines the structural and financial hurdles faced by Madhya Pradesh’s power distribution…
In Telangana, a major solar initiative is unfolding across multiple locations of the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL). The 300 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power project, developed on a Build, Own, and Operate (BOO) basis, is set to power SCCL’s operations. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is overseeing the project as the project management consultant (PMC). Phase I: The First Steps Toward Solar Expansion In 2018, SCCL approved the detailed project report…
With renewable energy zones (REZs) being identified across India, efforts to develop the necessary transmission infrastructure are gaining momentum. At the latest National Commission of Transmission (NCT) meeting, two major projects, Morena SEZ in Madhya Pradesh and Solapur SEZ in Maharashtra, were discussed. These projects are expected to inject thousands of megawatts of clean energy into the national grid. Here’s a closer look at these projects. Morena SEZ: A 3.9 GW Solar Power Hub…
The Panki thermal power plant, initially scheduled for commissioning by September 2021, is now expected to enter its trial run soon. Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) is constructing the 660 MW supercritical thermal power project in Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, as an expansion of the existing 220 MW Panki thermal power plant, which was commissioned in 1977. The project’s originally proposed capacity of 250 MW was later revised to 660 MW….