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Diamond Power wins Rs 1.09 billion contract for power cable supply

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Diamond Power Infrastructure has received a letter of intent (LoI) from Swastika Infra for the supply of power cables, securing a contract worth Rs 1.09 billion. The contract involves supplying 11 kV 240 sq. mm XLPE Al 3 core cable for a robust project under the Madhya Gujarat Vij Company (MGVCL) schemes. The order will be fulfilled on a kilometre rate basis for Swastika Infra, a contractor of MGVCL. This contract further strengthens Diamond Power’s…

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Bids invited for commissioning of optical cable network in Rajasthan

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RajCOMP Info Services has issued a call for bids for the commissioning and maintenance of an optical cable network in Rajasthan. The selected bidder will handle the laying, testing, and commissioning of the network on a turnkey basis, up to the nearest RSWAN PoP, through open competitive bidding under the rate running contract (RRC) mode. The contract includes operations and maintenance services for a three-year period. The deadline for bid submission is 21 November 2024.

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Saatvik Solar to supply PV modules to L&T for Bihar BESS project

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Saatvik Solar has secured a contract to supply 213 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for its 245 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Bihar. The project consists of 185 MW for a grid-connected solar power plant and 45.4 MW for a 4-hour battery storage system in Kajra district. As part of the agreement, Saatvik Solar will provide 545 Wp mono bifacial modules, featuring advanced glass-to-back sheet technology…

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Torrent Power signs SSSA with LMCL and TU17

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Torrent Power Limited has entered into a share subscription and shareholders agreement (SSSA) with Lakshmi Mills Company Limited (LMCL) and its subsidiary, Torrent Urja 17 Private Limited (TU17). This agreement involves the supply of 8.5 MWp of solar power to LMCL’s production units via open access from TU17’s renewable energy project. Under the agreement, LMCL must retain a minimum of 26 per cent ownership in TU17 throughout the power supply period. Additionally, Torrent Power has…

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Suzlon to supply wind turbine generators to Jindal Renewables

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Suzlon Group has signed an agreement with Jindal Renewables, the renewable energy division of Jindal Group, to supply wind turbine generators (WTGs) totalling 400 MW. The order, placed by JSP Green Wind 1 Pvt Ltd, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of Jindal Renewables Power Pvt Ltd, raises Suzlon’s total order book to nearly 5.4 GW. Suzlon will deliver 127 WTGs, each with a capacity of 3.15 MW, featuring hybrid lattice tubular (HLT) towers. These turbines…

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Green hydrogen projects to get 19,500 MW transmission capacity by FY30

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The “Interim ISTS Rolling Plan 2029-30,” released by Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL), outlines plans to build a 19,500 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS) network to supply renewable energy to upcoming green hydrogen plants by FY30. The entire 19,500 MW is expected to come online by FY28, benefiting green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing plants in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. This transmission infrastructure, estimated to cost Rs 15.63 billion, will be implemented…

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Olectra emerges lowest bidder for supply of 327 electric buses to HP govt

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The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC), which serves over 7 million citizens, invited bids for 327 electric buses, comprising 297 nine-meter buses and 30 twelve-meter buses. After technical evaluations, Olectra emerged as the lowest bidder. HRTC is expected to finalize the order soon, following its previous collaboration with Olectra in 2017, which saw the introduction of electric buses on the Kullu-Manali-Rohtang Pass route. The new Olectra buses will feature Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), air…

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MoP modifies budgetary support for hydropower

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The Ministry of Power (MoP) has revised the provision of budgetary support for hydroelectric and Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), allocating Rs 124.6 billion from FY 2024–25 to 2031–32 to support 31 GW of hydroelectric capacity, including 15 GW from PSPs. The support is capped at Rs 10 million/MW for projects up to 200 MW, and Rs 2 billion plus Rs 7.5 million/MW for projects exceeding 200 MW, with an increase to Rs 15 million/MW for…

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ICMR partners with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam to promote solar energy in healthcare research

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The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) to harness solar power for its institutes across India. This initiative aligns with the Prime Minister’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” vision and supports India’s renewable energy goals. NVVN will install, test, and maintain rooftop solar panels at 15 ICMR institutes, with a total capacity of 4,559 KW. The project includes a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) offering…

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SolarfiX India ropes in Japan-based Kanemasa for solar module manufacturing in India

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SolarfiX India has signed an agreement with Japan-based Kanemasa to develop 10 GW of solar module capacity in India by 2030. The capacity will be rolled out in phases across states such as Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan. Kanemasa will act as the technology partner, providing advanced solar tracker systems to optimize energy generation. The memorandum of understanding was signed at the Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2024. SolarfiX CEO Anket Kapoor highlighted…