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Orb Energy commissions 800 kW rooftop solar system at Esteem Industries

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Orb Energy has installed an 800-kW rooftop solar system at Esteem Industries in Alonde, Wada, Maharashtra.  The system is set to generate over 1 million units of electricity annually, meeting approximately 80% of Esteem Industries’ daytime electricity needs and reducing carbon emissions by around 1,000 tonnes per year. The installation is expected to produce around 3,100 kWh of solar energy daily. Esteem Industries, a surfactants and specialty chemicals manufacturer, will benefit from significant cost savings…

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Syrma SGS opens electronics manufacturing facility in Pune

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Syrma SGS Technology has opened one of its largest integrated electronics manufacturing facilities in Ranjangaon, near Pune, Maharashtra.  Spanning 26.5 acres, the new campus will feature a manufacturing area of 1.20 million sq. ft. at its peak, enhancing the company’s PCB assembly capabilities to meet rising domestic demand, especially in the automotive and industrial sectors. The first phase, covering over 60,000 sq. ft., is expected to generate around 1,000 direct jobs. The facility aims to…

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JSW signs PPA with SECI for 700 MW solar project

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JSW Energy’s step-down subsidiary, JSW Renew Energy Eleven, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 700 MW solar capacity under SECI Tranche XIII. The PPA, with a tariff of Rs 2.56/kWh, is set for 25 years, and the project is expected to be commissioned within 24 months. JSW Energy, targeting 10 GW operational capacity by FY 2025, currently operates 7.9 GW across thermal, hydro, and renewable…

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HG Infra declared qualified bidder by NTPC Vidyut Vyapar

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HG Infra Engineering has been declared the qualified bidder by NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam for 185 MW/370 MWh as part of a 500 MW/1000 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project.  The project is supported by viability gap funding, and the tariff rate is set at Rs 2.38 million per MW per month. The contract is scheduled for completion in 1.5 years.

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Jaipur Discom invites bids for feeder segregation projects under RDSS

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Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam has invited bids for the segregation of 11 kV mixed feeders at JPDC North Circle in Rajasthan.  The project, under the RDSS scheme, involves the supply, erection, installation, testing, and commissioning of material and equipment.  The estimated cost for TN-553 is approximately Rs 1.28 billion. Additionally, bids for equipment supply for TN-555 are valued at around Rs 840 million. The bid submission deadline for both tenders is 20 November 2024.

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Brookfield Properties to power Delhi-NCR campuses with renewable energy

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Brookfield Properties will use renewable energy from its solar project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, to provide green power to four of its office campuses in the Delhi-NCR region. This marks the company’s first collaboration in India under the Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) bilateral framework. The initiative will supply 40% of the energy needs for tenants at the Candor TechSpace campuses located in Sector 48 and Sector 21 in Gurugram, and Sector 62 and Sector 135…

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GreenLine Mobility to expand LNG fleet, aims for 1,000 more trucks by March 2025

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GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, a key entity in Essar’s green mobility initiative, plans to expand its fleet by adding 1,000 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered trucks by March 2025. This move aligns with India’s strategy to decarbonise the logistics sector and reduce emissions in its journey towards net zero by 2070. GreenLine’s CEO, Anand Mimani, emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainable logistics, aiming to meet the rising demand for eco-friendly solutions as corporations increasingly prioritize Environmental,…

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GEAPP and UPEIDA to develop 450-500 MW solar park along Bundelkhand Expressway

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The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is partnering with the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) to establish a 450-500 MW solar park along the Bundelkhand Expressway.  This pilot project aims to create a green energy corridor across the expressway, with approximately 450 MW of solar power installed on the expressway’s designated land area, spanning 15-20 meters on both sides. The project aims to boost energy supply, support electric vehicle (EV)…

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Power Grid approves issuance of bonds to raise up to Rs 50 billion

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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has received approval from its committee of directors to issue its 79th bond series (2024-25), which will raise up to Rs 50 billion through a private placement.  The bond issuance has a base size of INR 10 billion, with a green shoe option allowing for an additional Rs 40 billion. These bonds are unsecured, non-convertible, non-cumulative, and taxable, with a 10-year maturity period. The bonds will be redeemable…

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Ministry of Coal releases report on overburden utilisation in the coal sector

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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…