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Sunkind secures 570 MW solar project from Maharashtra government

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Sunkind has announced securing a 570 MW solar energy project from Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (Mahagenco) under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY 2.0 scheme).  The project includes a 569 MW EPC component and a 10.4 MWp ground-mounted solar PV agriculture feeder system at Satmane in Nashik, aimed at enhancing agricultural power distribution in the region. Sunkind’s CEO Hanish Gupta noted that the project will improve agricultural productivity through reliable power supply…

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Survey highlights cost and skill challenges in India’s solar energy adoption

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A recent survey, “Solar Spectrum of New India,” by Luminous Power Technologies, reveals rising consumer interest in solar energy in India, yet highlights affordability and skilled labour as key barriers.  The survey indicates that 52% of respondents would consider solar power with better financing options, while 92% see installation costs as a primary deterrent. Despite 76% of participants noting easy access to solar technologies, high costs remain a hurdle, especially in price-sensitive areas. Regional insights…

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Odisha clears Rs 33.53 billion investment for 15 industrial projects

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Ahead of the Utkarsh Odisha conclave in January, Odisha’s single window clearance authority, led by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, has approved 15 industrial projects worth Rs 33.53 billion.  Spanning sectors like chemicals, renewable energy, steel, food processing, textiles, tourism, pharmaceuticals, and cement, these projects are expected to create over 4,637 jobs across six districts, including Khurda, Cuttack, Puri, Bargarh, Jharsuguda, and Koraput. This includes Rs 1.21 billion approval to Reliance Bio Energy Limited for a…

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SJVN Green invites bids for up to 100 MW wind projects in Gujarat

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SJVN Green Energy has opened bids for developing up to 100 MW of wind power projects in Gujarat, connected to GETCO, with a 10-year operations and maintenance (O&M) contract. The deadline for bid submission is November 20, 2024.  The project scope includes land acquisition, design, procurement, construction, and power evacuation up to the grid substation.  In October 2024, SJVN Green Energy also issued tenders for 200 MW of solar PV projects under GUVNL Phase XXII…

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Sterlite Power wins contract of Rs 682.5 million from PGCIL

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Sterlite Power Transmission Limited has secured a contract worth Rs 682.5 million from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for reconductoring Package OH01. The package includes the reconductoring of the 220 kV Hisar (PG) to Hisar (IA) single circuit line and the 400 kV Raichur to Veltoor (Mahabubnagar) line with high-tension low-sag (HTLS) conductors.  This project involves reconductoring the transmission line and upgrading the 400 kV bays at Raichur and Mahabubnagar to fully utilize…

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Voltamp Transformers secures Rs 2,633.3 million contract from GETCO

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Voltamp Transformers Limited has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) valued at Rs 2,633.3 million from Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) for the design, manufacturing, testing, and supply of various ratings of power transformers.  The project, awarded on November 5, 2024, is expected to be completed within 12 months.

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CTUIL invites bids for independent engineers for six transmission projects

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Central Transmission Utility India Limited (CTUIL) has invited bids in six packages to appoint independent engineers for six major transmission projects. The projects include: Transmission System for Evacuation of Power from Renewable Energy zones in Khavda, Gujarat, under Phase-IV (7 GW capacity): Parts B and C. Transmission System for Power Evacuation from Rajasthan REZ Phase-IV (5.5 GW, Jaisalmer/Barmer Complex): Part H1. Network Expansion Scheme in Navinal (Mundra), Gujarat, for regional power drawal. Network Expansion Scheme…

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MNRE launches Rs 2 billion programme to boost green hydrogen innovation

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has introduced a Rs 2 billion programme, running through FY 2025-26, to accelerate green hydrogen production and application across sectors.  Focus areas include decentralised hydrogen production through floating solar, biomass, and wastewater, with applications in off-grid energy, cooking, heating, and industrial processes. The initiative aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). Project implementation will be overseen by Scheme Implementing Agencies (SIAs) such as the National Institute…

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HAREDA awards contracts for 17,458 solar pumps under PM KUSUM

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The Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA) has awarded contracts for the supply, installation, and commissioning of 17,458 solar water pumping systems under Component B of the PM KUSUM programme.  Leading recipients include Shakti Pumps with 3,174 units, AVI Appliances with 2,811, and Oswal Pumps with 2,539. Other notable companies, such as Ethos Power, Rotomag Motors, Ecozen Solutions, and Alpex Solar, received contracts for over 1,000 pumps each. An additional 19 companies collectively received contracts…

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Mahanagar Gas to invest Rs 2.3 billion in battery gigafactory with IBC India

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Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has announced an investment of Rs 2.3 billion in International Battery Company (IBC) India to develop a gigafactory in Bengaluru, focused on producing prismatic NMC Li-ion cells for mobility and battery storage applications. This partnership aims to meet India’s demand for locally manufactured battery cells, which are currently imported. MGL has entered a share subscription and shareholding agreement with IBC US, forming a joint venture through IBC India with a 44:56…