Author: PPD Team Date: 23/12/2024
Ganesh Green Bharat Limited has secured a Rs 571.2 million contract from Kirloskar Solar Technologies Private Limited for developing 40 MW solar power projects across multiple states, including Maharashtra.
The contract, awarded on December 19, 2024, involves the supply of non-DCR monocrystalline PERC solar photovoltaic modules for the projects.
Author: PPD Team Date: 16/09/2024 EnBW is in discussions with its major shareholders about a potential capital increase of €3 billion to manage the rising costs of investing in Germany’s energy transition. The utility stated that the decision regarding a possible share issue will be made by shareholders at the annual general meeting. EnBW, primarily owned by the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg and local municipalities, anticipates its investments in energy projects could rise to €50…
Author: PPD Team Date: 03/01/2025 Vestas has announced new contracts totalling 134MW for wind turbine projects in Europe as part of its Q4 2024 order intake. In Italy, Vestas received a 26MW order from Alerion San Marco for the Valico Casone Cocca project. It will feature three V150-6.0 MW and two V117-4.2 MW turbines, with a ten-year Active Output Management (AOM) 4000 service agreement. Delivery is planned for Q4 2025, with commissioning in Q1 2026….
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Solar tracker provider Nextracker has announced the delivery of its first US-manufactured solar trackers, achieving 100% domestic content value under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This marks a key advancement in localizing the US solar supply chain. The trackers will be used in SB Energy’s 570MW Pelican’s Jaw solar project, which includes 954 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage. The project, under construction by SOLV Energy, highlights the benefits of local…
Author: PPD Team Date: 02/01/2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released guidelines for two components of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), targeting rooftop solar installations for eligible residential consumers. The program runs until March 31, 2027. Key highlights: Central financial assistance (CFA): Applicable for rooftop solar systems installed on rooftops, terraces, balconies, and building-integrated photovoltaics. Eligible systems must use approved metering mechanisms like group and virtual net metering…
Author: PPD Team Date: 24/01/2025 Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation has shipped the VVER-1000 reactor vessel for Unit 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) Project in Tamil Nadu. A set of four steam generators for Unit 6 is scheduled for shipment in 2025. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is developing the plant in Tirunelveli district. Kudankulam’s total installed capacity is projected at 6,000 MW, comprising six reactors of 1,000 MW…
Author: PPD Team Date: 18/04/2025 UltraTech Cement has entered into an agreement with AMPIN Energy Transition to set up a captive solar power project in Rajasthan. The project will be developed at Sindhari village in Balotara. It will have a capacity of 50 MW (75 MWp) and will be executed through AMPIN C&I Power Eight, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of AMPIN Energy. UltraTech will invest Rs 255 million to acquire a 26 per cent…
Author: PPD Team Date: 16/09/2024 EnBW is in discussions with its major shareholders about a potential capital increase of €3 billion to manage the rising costs of investing in Germany’s energy transition. The utility stated that the decision regarding a possible share issue will be made by shareholders at the annual general meeting. EnBW, primarily owned by the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg and local municipalities, anticipates its investments in energy projects could rise to €50…
Author: PPD Team Date: 03/01/2025 Vestas has announced new contracts totalling 134MW for wind turbine projects in Europe as part of its Q4 2024 order intake. In Italy, Vestas received a 26MW order from Alerion San Marco for the Valico Casone Cocca project. It will feature three V150-6.0 MW and two V117-4.2 MW turbines, with a ten-year Active Output Management (AOM) 4000 service agreement. Delivery is planned for Q4 2025, with commissioning in Q1 2026….
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Solar tracker provider Nextracker has announced the delivery of its first US-manufactured solar trackers, achieving 100% domestic content value under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This marks a key advancement in localizing the US solar supply chain. The trackers will be used in SB Energy’s 570MW Pelican’s Jaw solar project, which includes 954 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage. The project, under construction by SOLV Energy, highlights the benefits of local…
Author: PPD Team Date: 02/01/2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released guidelines for two components of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), targeting rooftop solar installations for eligible residential consumers. The program runs until March 31, 2027. Key highlights: Central financial assistance (CFA): Applicable for rooftop solar systems installed on rooftops, terraces, balconies, and building-integrated photovoltaics. Eligible systems must use approved metering mechanisms like group and virtual net metering…
Author: PPD Team Date: 24/01/2025 Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation has shipped the VVER-1000 reactor vessel for Unit 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) Project in Tamil Nadu. A set of four steam generators for Unit 6 is scheduled for shipment in 2025. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is developing the plant in Tirunelveli district. Kudankulam’s total installed capacity is projected at 6,000 MW, comprising six reactors of 1,000 MW…
Author: PPD Team Date: 18/04/2025 UltraTech Cement has entered into an agreement with AMPIN Energy Transition to set up a captive solar power project in Rajasthan. The project will be developed at Sindhari village in Balotara. It will have a capacity of 50 MW (75 MWp) and will be executed through AMPIN C&I Power Eight, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of AMPIN Energy. UltraTech will invest Rs 255 million to acquire a 26 per cent…
Author: PPD Team Date: 16/09/2024 EnBW is in discussions with its major shareholders about a potential capital increase of €3 billion to manage the rising costs of investing in Germany’s energy transition. The utility stated that the decision regarding a possible share issue will be made by shareholders at the annual general meeting. EnBW, primarily owned by the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg and local municipalities, anticipates its investments in energy projects could rise to €50…
Author: PPD Team Date: 03/01/2025 Vestas has announced new contracts totalling 134MW for wind turbine projects in Europe as part of its Q4 2024 order intake. In Italy, Vestas received a 26MW order from Alerion San Marco for the Valico Casone Cocca project. It will feature three V150-6.0 MW and two V117-4.2 MW turbines, with a ten-year Active Output Management (AOM) 4000 service agreement. Delivery is planned for Q4 2025, with commissioning in Q1 2026….