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MERC approves MSEDCL’s procurement of 5,991 MW solar power

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The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved the procurement of 5,991 MW of solar power by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) through competitive bidding. This initiative is part of the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 (MSKVY 2.0), which aims to solarize at least 30% of agricultural feeders by December 2025.   The procurement will be managed by MSEB Solar Agro Power (MSAPL), a subsidiary of MSEB Holding Company, with 5,745 MW…

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NHPC floats tender for 7.68 MW grid-connected rooftop solar systems

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NHPC Limited has issued a tender for the development of 7.68 MW grid-connected rooftop solar power systems as part of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The last date for bid submission is October 29, 2024. The project will be executed in four zones with different capacities: Zone 1: Jammu and Kashmir (4,102 kW) Zone 2: Himachal Pradesh (1,710 kW) Zone 3: Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand (774 kW) Zone 4: Sikkim, West Bengal, and…

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CERC grants transmission licence to Kallam Transco

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The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has awarded a final transmission licence to Kallam Transco Ltd (KTL), a subsidiary of India Grid Trust (IndiGrid), for developing an Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) project in Maharashtra. The project, part of the “Western Region Network Expansion Scheme,” was secured under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route. KTL won the contract with an annual transmission tariff of Rs 152.50 million, surpassing bids from Sterlite Power, Torrent Power, and Power…

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EDF abandons biomass conversion project at Cordemais plant, shifts focus to nuclear

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EDF, the French state energy company, has scrapped its biomass conversion project at the Cordemais thermal power plant, citing unmet “technical and economic conditions.” The project, launched in January 2022, aimed to replace coal with wood pellets for electricity generation but failed to fully achieve its goals. As a result, EDF plans to cease electricity production at the Cordemais plant by 2027. In a shift from biomass, EDF subsidiary Framatome is planning to build a…

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India’s power sector to see Rs 40 trillion investment by 2035

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India’s power sector is projected to receive over Rs 40 trillion in investments in the next decade, according to a report by Motilal Oswal. Of this, around Rs 34 trillion will be directed towards capital expenditure in areas like power generation, transmission, and smart metering, which will account for 86%, 10%, and 4% of the total, respectively. This investment surge is fueled by rising power demand, driven by India’s growing GDP, technological advancements, and a…

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India’s net-zero ambitions hinge on green hydrogen, S&P Global report finds

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India’s target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2030 depends heavily on significant advancements in the green hydrogen sector, according to a report by S&P Global. The report warns that delays in progress could push the timeline back by as much as a decade. Green hydrogen is a key element in India’s energy transition strategy, which focuses on energy efficiency, renewable energy, low-emission fuels, and sustainable mobility. To meet its ambitious goals, India must ramp up…

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Adani Group joins Utilities for Net Zero Alliance

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Adani Group companies Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) and Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) have become the first Indian firms in the renewable energy and transmission & distribution (T&D) sectors, respectively, to join the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA). The alliance, under the guidance of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, aims to promote renewable energy grids and clean energy solutions globally. Both AGEL and AESL aim…

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India needs fivefold growth in wind and solar by 2030 to meet 1.5°C climate goals, analysis finds

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A new analysis by Climate Analytics and the NewClimate Institute reveals that India needs to grow its wind and solar power generation fivefold by 2030 to align with global climate goals under the 1.5°C target. This would require generating around 1,100 TWh of electricity from wind and solar by the end of the decade. To achieve this, India would need significant international climate finance to support its transition away from coal, which currently generates 75%…

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SJVN invites bids for 5.8 MW rooftop solar projects

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SJVN has issued a tender for the installation of 5.8 MW grid-connected rooftop solar power systems on Union Government buildings across several states, including Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. The project is part of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and follows the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model. Bidders are required to submit Rs 5,900 as a document fee, Rs 5,000 plus 18% GST for bid processing, and…

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Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to collaborate on 2 GW solar power project

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Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are set to collaborate on a 2 GW solar power project to address seasonal electricity demands. The project will supply power to Uttar Pradesh in the first half of the year and to Madhya Pradesh in the second half. The solar plant, with a capacity of 2 GW, is proposed to be built in Morena, Madhya Pradesh. Invitations for bids are expected within four months, with construction slated to begin…