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JDVVNL issues tender for 333.5 MW solar projects under PM KUSUM

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Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JDVVNL) has issued a tender for developing 333.5 MW of solar power projects, including 11 kV transmission lines and remote monitoring systems, under Component A of the PM KUSUM program. The bid submission deadline is November 29, 2024. The projects are to be commissioned within nine months of the work order, and developers are tasked with 25-year operations and maintenance, alongside a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) at Rs 3.04…

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Refex Green acquires full ownership of Sherisha Solar SPV Two

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Refex Green Power Limited (RGPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Refex Renewables & Infrastructure Limited, has acquired the remaining 51% equity stake in Sherisha Solar SPV Two Private Limited.  This acquisition increases RGPL’s ownership to 100%, making Sherisha Solar SPV Two a fully-owned step-down subsidiary.

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Indian Railways issues tender for 4 MW solar project at Thivim, Goa

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The Ministry of Railways has issued a tender for a 4 MW ground-mounted, grid-connected solar power project at Thivim, Konkan Railway, Goa.  This project, intended to power the Thivim Traction Sub-Station (TSS), will operate on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis under a design, build, finance, operate, and transfer (DBFOT) model for 25 years.  The deadline for bid submission is set for November 29, 2024, with project completion expected within 180 days.  In related developments, Southern…

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Insolation Energy secures Rs 5 billion contract for rooftop solar in Rajasthan

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Insolation Energy Limited has won a contract valued at Rs 5 billion from Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) to install 77 MW of rooftop solar power systems across Rajasthan.  The project includes the design, supply, erection, testing, commissioning, and installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on state government and government-owned buildings in Jaipur, Ajmer, and Kota districts. Under the contract, a 67 MW solar plant will be set up in Jaipur, while Kota…

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KEC International achieves record order book of Rs 425 billion

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KEC International Ltd has recorded its highest-ever order book, including L1 positions, reaching over Rs 425 billion as of November 5, 2024. The confirmed order book stands at Rs 340.88 billion, with an L1 position valued at around Rs 85 billion. From April 1 to November 5, 2024, KEC’s order inflow reached Rs 134.82 billion, marking a 50% growth over the same period in FY24. This inflow is split evenly between domestic and international orders….

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PM Modi inaugurates solar EV charging carport at Statue of Unity

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging carport at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat. Developed by Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL), an Energy Efficiency Services Ltd subsidiary, this initiative underscores the government’s commitment to clean energy and green mobility. With backing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the carport has bi-facial mono-crystalline solar modules and a battery energy storage system (BESS).  This facility, with a 50 kWp solar capacity…

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Four developers shortlisted for Rajasthan HVDC-based ISTS scheme re-tender

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Four developers, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), Sterlite Power, Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), and India Grid Trust (IndiGrid), have been shortlisted for the development of an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme in Rajasthan.  The scheme, “Transmission system for evacuation of power from REZ in Rajasthan (20 GW) under Phase-III Part I,” involves high-voltage direct current (HVDC) infrastructure and was re-tendered in August following the annulment of the original bidding process. Housed under…

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SBEC Systems commissions 632 KWp solar power project in Uttar Pradesh

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SBEC Systems (India) has commissioned a 632 KWp solar power project at G S Pharmbutor’s Nutrition Division, located within the Modi Steel Compound in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh. The project became operational on November 5, 2024. This initiative aligns with SBEC Systems’ focus on engineering and consultancy services across various industries, emphasizing their commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions.

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Uttar Pradesh targets 14,000 MW solar power

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Uttar Pradesh is advancing its renewable energy goals by partnering with energy firms to establish floating solar power plants, aiming to reach 14,000 MW of solar power generation by 2027.  Under the ‘PM Surya Ghar Yojana’, the state targets connecting 2.5 million households to solar energy. Floating solar projects are planned for seven reservoirs, in collaboration with NTPC, Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC), and Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), according to a government official. The…