Enefit Green has secured a €100 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for the construction of the 255MW Sopi-Tootsi wind farm in Estonia. The eight-year loan supports the wind farm’s development, set to be completed by 2025. The project, with over half of its 38 turbines already installed, will meet 40% of the annual electricity consumption of Estonian households.
Datta Power Infra has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to invest Rs 50 billion in Rajasthan’s renewable energy sector during the Rising Rajasthan 2024 event. The project will focus on developing 1,000 MW of renewable energy capacity, including solar, wind, and hybrid power projects across key districts such as Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Nagaur, Pratapgarh, and Jodhpur. These initiatives will integrate with the State Transmission Utility (STU) for efficient energy distribution. Additionally, a significant portion…
Energy producer and supplier Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW) has secured winning bids for seven solar parks in an open-field photovoltaic (PV) auction held by the German Federal Network Agency. The projects, with a combined output of 184 MW, will be developed across Germany. Five of the solar parks will be constructed in Baden-Württemberg, located in southwest Germany, at sites in Langenburg, Mulfingen, Adelsheim, Geislingen-Erlaheim, and Sigmaringen-Gutenstein. Additional solar parks will be built in Lauenhagen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania,…
Starting December 1, Indore will embark on a transformative initiative, the ‘Indore Climate Mission’, to establish itself as the world’s first energy-literate city. The campaign, led by the Indore Municipal Corporation in partnership with the Energy Swaraj Foundation, aims to engage 3.5 million residents in reducing carbon emissions through sustainable practices in their daily lives. The first phase, lasting 100 days, will focus on training residents in energy conservation techniques. Led by Professor Chetan Singh…
Kundan Green Energy has commissioned its hydropower plant at Luni in Dharamshala district, Himachal Pradesh, in a record 24 months. With this addition, the company’s operating hydropower capacity reaches 85 MW. Kundan Green Energy operates four hydro plants in Sikkim, with three larger projects under construction. Including its solar and wind projects, the total installed capacity now stands at 120.5 MW. The Luni project, awarded in 2022, was developed with an investment of approximately Rs…
Cygni Energy Private Limited, a leading energy storage company based in Hyderabad, has partnered with XDLE Battery, a major manufacturer of long-life Lithium LFP Prismatic cells, to develop stationary energy storage solutions. Cygni, recognized under the ‘Make in India’ scheme, focuses on safety-first storage solutions, collaborating with IIT Madras and OEMs for tailored designs. Their state-of-the-art Hyderabad facility has a 1.2 GWh production capacity, featuring advanced automated prismatic battery pack production and testing. The partnership…
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the historic 110 MW Shanan Power House in Mandi district, emphasizing the need for its control to be transferred to the Himachal Pradesh government following the expiration of the lease period. Although the power house is currently operated by the Punjab government, Sukhu mentioned that discussions are ongoing regarding its handover. He noted that the Shanan project, built over a century ago, is not covered under the…
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