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Indian solar panels face US scrutiny for possible links to China forced labor

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Since October, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has detained nearly $43 million worth of electronics equipment shipments from India under the 2022 Uygur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). This marks a new area of focus for the trade enforcement agency, which aims to prevent goods made with forced labor from entering the US market. While CBP has not specified the types of detained electronics, industry sources indicate that polysilicon, a key material in…

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Minister directs to prepare pre-feasibility report for floating solar installations on lakes

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Karnataka’s Minister N S Boseraju has instructed officials to prepare a pre-feasibility report on the potential for floating solar installations across lakes managed by the Minor Irrigation Department. This initiative aims to explore the viability of using lake surfaces for solar energy production, optimizing land use, and supporting the region’s renewable energy objectives. During a high-level meeting, representatives from Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Sungrow, Aarushi Green Energy, SILL,…

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ZF Wind Power Coimbatore hits 50 GW gearbox milestone, plans expansion

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ZF Wind Power has achieved a major milestone by producing 50 GW of wind turbine gearboxes at its Coimbatore plant.   ZF is investing €50 million to increase the plant’s production capacity from 9 GW to 12 GW, aiming to reach 25 GW globally. This expansion will create 225 new jobs and support rising demand in both domestic and international markets, especially from India and the US. ZF is also preparing for onshore and offshore wind…

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Servotech partners with 62 DISCOMs under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana  

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Servotech Power Systems Ltd., a leading manufacturer of solar solutions and EV chargers, has partnered with 62 distribution companies (DISCOMs) across India under the Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. This collaboration benefits consumers by allowing them to access government subsidies when purchasing solar solutions from the company. The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, designed to promote solar adoption and support green growth, has seen over 12.8 million registrations and 1.4 million applications to…

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Andhra Pradesh to become energy-efficient state, says CM Naidu

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Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced plans to transform Andhra Pradesh into the most energy-efficient state in India. In a meeting with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) CEO Vishal Kapoor and other officials at the State Secretariat, Naidu outlined several initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency across various sectors. The discussions focused on distributing energy-efficient household appliances to homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and providing e-cycles and energy-efficient appliances to government…

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Maharashtra approves Rs 9.7 billion for conversion of MSRTC buses to LNG

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The Maharashtra government has approved a Rs 9.7 billion plan to convert 5,000 diesel-run Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses to Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) as part of its green transport initiative.  According to the government resolution, the allocated funds will be distributed over four years: Rs 400 million for 2024-25, Rs 2 billion for 2025-26, Rs 3.7 billion for 2026-27, and Rs 3.6 billion for 2027-28. The MSRTC board of directors had previously…

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Grew Energy partners with IIT Bombay to boost photovoltaic innovation

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Grew Energy Pvt Ltd, a solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing company, has entered into a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) to advance innovation and excellence in photovoltaic technology. This collaboration will focus on solar cell and module manufacturing, performance characterization, and reliability assessments, aiming to drive significant advancements in the sector. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IIT Bombay and Grew Energy lays the groundwork for a dynamic partnership that…

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NCT approves six new projects worth Rs 96.7 billion

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The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) recently recommended six interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes with a total project outlay of nearly Rs 96.7 billion, to be implemented under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. These schemes aim to enhance India’s power transmission infrastructure across various states. The first scheme focuses on developing a transmission system to supply power to green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing in the Kandla area of Gujarat, with a planned capacity of…

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Power Grid acquires Bhadla-III Power Transmission project

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On August 28, 2024, REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) handed over the project Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) “Bhadla-III Power Transmission Ltd” to Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). PGCIL won the project through a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process for an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme named “Additional transmission system for Bhadla-III Pooling Station as part of Rajasthan REZ Phase III (20 GW).” The project, to be developed under the build, own,…

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Centre greenlights hydropower in Northeast with Rs 4.1 billion assistance

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The Union Cabinet has approved central financial assistance for developing hydropower projects in the northeastern region (NER). The scheme, proposed by the Union power ministry, will provide financial support to state governments in NER for their equity participation in hydropower projects.   The scheme has a budget of Rs 4.1 billion and will be implemented from FY25 to FY32. It aims to support the development of approximately 15,000 MW of hydropower capacity. Funding for the scheme…