Purvah Green Power, a subsidiary of CESC Limited, has been awarded a letter of award (LoA) to develop a 300 MW solar PV project. Of the total capacity, 150 MW will be developed under tariff-based competitive bidding, while the remaining capacity will fall under the greenshore option. A power purchase agreement (PPA) has been signed for 25 years, commencing with the start of the power supply.
India has shown interest in joining Russia’s ambitious lunar nuclear power plant initiative, which aims to establish a base on the Moon in collaboration with China, according to reports from EurAsian Times and Russia’s state-owned agency Tass. Spearheaded by Rosatom, the project will develop a small nuclear power plant with a capacity of up to half a megawatt to power the lunar base’s operations. Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev confirmed India’s and China’s interest in the…
Socomec India has unveiled its latest innovation, the “ATyS a M” pre-programmed Automatic Transfer Switching Equipment (ATSE), designed for commercial establishments, high-rise buildings, industries, and sectors like healthcare and hospitality. This switch enhances power availability and safety, particularly for fire safety and emergency lighting applications. The ATyS a M, available in 25 to 63A, is 30% more compact than similar products, offering a modular design that can be mounted in any orientation. Its pre-configured controller…
The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its 22nd meeting on August 23, 2024, recommended the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route for four interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes, with a total project outlay exceeding Rs 100 billion. These projects are aimed at strengthening India’s power transmission infrastructure, particularly for renewable energy zones and green hydrogen production areas. The first scheme focuses on the augmentation of transformation capacity at the Bidar pooling station in Karnataka, with…
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) have qualified to open initial price bids for the Jam Khambhaliya Pooling Station augmentation scheme in Gujarat. PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) is coordinating the bidding process under the ISTS scheme, “Augmentation of transformation capacity at Jam Khambhaliya PS (GIS),” which could progress to an e-reverse auction (e-RA) based on initial bids. The winner will be chosen through final price bids from the…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a draft amendment to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, effective from April 1, 2026, to accommodate rising solar PV cell capacity. Under the new guidelines, projects must source their solar PV modules from manufacturers in ALMM List-I, and those modules must use PV cells from manufacturers listed in ALMM List-II. Solar PV modules already listed in…
Premier Energies Limited has received a Rs 2.15 billion order from the Department of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh, for the supply, installation, and commissioning of 8,085 solar water pumping systems across various districts in the state. The project, which includes a five-year comprehensive warranty, is scheduled for completion by March 2025. This initiative is part of component-B of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM).
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has completed the redemption of USD 750 million Holdco notes via a fully funded redemption reserve account. The notes supported AGEL’s rapid growth, with its capacity expanding from 3.5 GW to 11.2 GW over the past three years, achieving a 48% compounded annual growth rate.
The Gujarat government is planning to install 48 MW of solar rooftop systems on government buildings, backed by a Rs 1.77 billion budget. As of March 2024, 56.8 MW of solar rooftops had been installed across government departments, with the new installations set to enhance the state’s solar infrastructure and green energy initiatives.
Waaree Renewable Technologies (WAAREERTL) has received a letter of award (LoA) for the execution of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) works for a ground-mounted solar power project. The company will develop the project with a capacity of 3.40 MW DC/2.77 MW AC on a turnkey basis, handling all aspects from start to finish.
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