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.
Silicon Ranch, a leading independent power producer specializing in solar energy and related technologies, has announced that its 58-megawatt (MWAC) Scotford Solar Farm near Edmonton, Alberta, has reached commercial operation. This facility is the largest behind-the-meter solar project in Canada and will supply Shell’s Energy and Chemicals Park, Scotford with renewable energy, meeting approximately 20% of the refinery’s energy needs for the next 25 years and providing 100% of its electricity needs at peak capacity….
The Uttar Pradesh government plans to train 30,000 “surya mitras” to support its goal of installing solar panels on every rooftop in the state. This effort follows the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, launched last year, which has already seen over 2.5 million solar panels installed in Uttar Pradesh. To meet the need for skilled workers in the solar sector, the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) is targeting to train these “surya…
Ocean Winds (OW) and Eletrobras have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in São Paulo to collaborate on offshore wind energy projects in Brazil, aligning with the country’s renewable energy targets and economic development goals. This partnership aims to harness Brazil’s wind resources to create a sustainable energy future while promoting local job creation and community development. OW, a 50/50 joint venture between EDP Renewables (EDPR) and Engie, has identified Brazil as a strategic market…
NLC India’s (NLCIL) Board of Directors has approved two significant joint ventures to expand its footprint in both thermal and renewable energy sectors. The first joint venture will be with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RVUNL) to establish a lignite-based thermal power station in Rajasthan. This venture will also include the development of associated lignite mines to ensure a steady fuel supply for the power plant. In addition, NLCIL has received preliminary approval to create…
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that farmers in Maharashtra will receive free electricity during the daytime once the state government completes a 1,200 MW solar power project. The project, expected to be completed within 18 months, will also save the state government Rs 10 billion. Speaking to farmers in Chimur tehsil, Fadnavis assured that once the project is operational, farmers will have access to 12 hours of free electricity every day throughout the…
Ambuja Cements Limited, a key player in the Adani Group portfolio, has joined the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID), becoming the first cement manufacturer globally to participate in this initiative. AFID is a global platform that fosters collaboration among industries to accelerate the transition to Net Zero, in alignment with the Paris Agreement. Ambuja’s inclusion in this alliance enables the company to exchange insights and experiences with other energy-intensive sectors. Ambuja Cements, which aims to…
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