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Fadnavis announces scheme allowing farmers to sell surplus solar power to grid

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Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a new scheme that will allow farmers to sell surplus electricity generated from their solar pump panels to the grid, offering them an additional source of income.  He noted that before 2014, farmers faced difficulties in obtaining electricity connections, but the current administration has prioritised addressing this issue. Under the ‘Magel Tyala Solar Krushi Pump Scheme,’ farmers now receive solar pumps with a 90% subsidy, ensuring reliable daytime…

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Par panel to scrutinise performance of insurance sector PSUs, solar corporations

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A parliamentary committee, tasked with reviewing the performance of central public sector undertakings (PSUs), will examine the efficiency of insurance sector PSUs, solar power corporations, and other entities. The Committee on Public Undertakings (CoPU), chaired by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, will evaluate the performance of the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) in light of the government’s focus on renewable energy as a key growth driver. The committee will also review the performance of…

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Thermax, UK firm partner for green hydrogen manufacturing

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Thermax has partnered with Ceres Power to manufacture large-scale Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOEC), crucial for green hydrogen production. Leveraging its expertise in heat integration and waste heat recovery, Thermax will develop and produce pressurised stack array modules (SAM) and SAM balance of modules (SBM), essential for multi-megawatt SOEC electrolyser systems. Under a global license agreement, Thermax will manufacture, sell, and service these systems based on Ceres’ advanced SOEC technology. The collaboration aims to deliver…

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Gujarat leads India in wind power generation: Minister

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Gujarat ranks first in India for wind power generation, producing 12,132 MW, according to state climate change minister Mulu Bera. As of July 31, the state has installed wind power projects with a total capacity of 47,075 MW, contributing 25.8% of India’s total wind energy production. The Gujarat government has set a target to generate 100 GW of power from conventional and renewable sources and is implementing various initiatives to achieve this goal. In recognition…

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NLC India plans Rs 500 billion investment to triple renewable energy capacity

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Lignite-to-power producer NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) plans to invest approximately Rs 500 billion to increase its renewable energy capacity from 1.43 GW to 10.11 GW. NLC India Green Energy Limited (NIGEL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NLCIL, has been established to focus on renewable energy generation. The company aims to achieve a 50% renewable energy (RE) share in its total planned capacity. Currently, 2 GW of renewable energy projects are under implementation, with plans to further…

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Tata, MG offer free charging, battery rentals to lure EV buyers

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India’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, Tata Motors, is offering free charging and discounts to attract consumers, while rival MG Motor has launched a pioneering battery rental plan. These efforts aim to address slowing sales growth in the EV market, which currently accounts for 2% of India’s 4.2 million annual car sales. Sales growth has stalled, with analysts pointing to high vehicle prices and insufficient charging infrastructure as key barriers. To combat this, MG Motor…

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Dibrugarh researchers patent hydro electric turbine in Assam

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Two researchers from the mechanical engineering department of Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering and Technology (DUIET), Pranjal Sarmah and Siddhartha Sankar Sarmah, have patented a hydroelectric turbine designed to generate electricity from shallow water bodies like streams and rivers. Their device, titled ‘Turbine Device for Generating Electricity in Shallow Water Flow,’ is expected to advance small-scale hydroelectric power generation without the need for extensive dams. Traditional turbines are often optimized for high-flow conditions, limiting their…

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Karnataka mandates safety approval for solar rooftop projects over 10 kW

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Karnataka now requires all new solar rooftop projects above 10 KW, including residential installations, to obtain safety approval from the Chief Electrical Inspector to the government (CEIG). Previously, approvals were handled by ESCOM officials, but a recent circular shifted this responsibility to CEIG. This move reverses a 2016 exemption by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), which removed the safety approval requirement for smaller projects to boost adoption. The new rule is seen as a…

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Tata Motors, Tata Power to roll out 200 fast chargers for electric commercial vehicles

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Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors to establish 200 fast-charging stations for electric commercial vehicles across major metropolitan cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata.   As part of the initiative, Tata Motors and Tata Power will offer exclusive charging tariffs to Tata Motors’ electric commercial vehicle owners, reducing operational costs and enhancing profitability. The planned expansion…

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Orkla India partners with CleanMax for solar energy supply to Karnataka

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Orkla India has partnered with CleanMax to source solar energy from a 6.6 MWp solar power plant in Jagaluru, Karnataka, through a 25-year power purchase agreement. This initiative will allow Orkla’s factories in Karnataka to operate entirely on renewable energy. The project is managed through a special purpose vehicle, with CleanMax holding a 74% equity stake and Orkla India holding 26%. CleanMax will oversee the plant’s energy generation, operation, and maintenance. The solar facility is…