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Apraava Energy signs 300 MW solar PPA with NTPC for Rajasthan project

Author: PPD Team Date: 12/09/2024 Apraava Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTPC Ltd for a 300 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar energy project in Rajasthan. Secured through an e-reverse auction at a...

Union Cabinet approves PM E-DRIVE Scheme with Rs 109 billion outlay to boost electric mobility

Author: PPD Team Date: 12/09/2024 The Union Cabinet has approved the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme, with a Rs 109 billion budget over two years, aimed at accelerating electric mobility in India...

Tamil Nadu issues RePowering, Refurbishment and Life Extension Policy 2024 for wind energy

Author: PPD Team Date: 12/09/2024 Tamil Nadu has introduced the RePowering, Refurbishment, and Life Extension Policy 2024 for wind energy generators (WEGs), effective until March 31, 2030. The policy mandates that all WEGs completing their 20-year...

Grew Energy to supply TOPCON modules for BluPine Energy’s solar project in Gujarat

Author: PPD Team Date: 12/09/2024 Grew Energy has signed a module supply agreement with BluPine Energy Private Limited for a solar project in Banaskantha, Gujarat. Grew Energy will provide BluPine with advanced TOPCON modules, commonly used in...

MNRE releases draft guidelines for rooftop solar scheme ‘PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana’

Author: PPD Team Date: 12/09/2024 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has unveiled draft guidelines for financial assistance and payment security under the ‘PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana‘ rooftop solar scheme. These...

ITI Limited secures Rs 3 billion order for 100,000 solar street lights in Bihar

Author: PPD Team Date: 12/09/2024 ITI Limited has received an order worth Rs 3 billion from the Bihar Renewable Energy Development Authority (BREDA) to supply and install 100,000 solar street light systems under the Mukhyamantri Gramin Solar Street...

Tata Electronics, ASMPT partner for semiconductor assembly

Author: PPD Team Date: 12/09/2024 Tata Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ASMPT Singapore to establish semiconductor assembly equipment infrastructure for its chip packaging units in Assam and Karnataka. This partnership...

NCT approves TBCB route for Rs 100 billion interstate transmission projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 10/09/2024 The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its 22nd meeting on August 23, 2024, recommended the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route for four interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes, with a total...

MNRE issues draft amendment to ALMM List-II for solar PV cells

Author: PPD Team Date: 10/09/2024 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a draft amendment to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, effective from April 1, 2026, to...

DERC issues draft regulations for intrastate transmission projects under TBCB

Author: PPD Team Date: 03/09/2024 The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has released draft regulations to establish the threshold size for intrastate transmission system (InSTS) schemes developed under the tariff-based competitive...

Grew Energy partners with IIT Bombay to boost photovoltaic innovation

Author: PPD Team Date: 29/08/2024 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...

Gautam Solar to expand in South India with launch of TOPCon solar modules

Author: PPD Team Date: 19/08/2024 Gautam Solar is set to expand its footprint in South India by launching TOPCon solar modules from its newly established warehouses in Karnataka and Kerala. These advanced facilities are designed to ensure efficient...

HPL Electric reports robust order book and growth in smart metering segment

Author: PPD Team Date: 03/08/2024 HPL Electric & Power Ltd announced that its outstanding order book as of July 30, 2024, stands at over Rs. 37 billion. This substantial order book indicates a strong pipeline, ensuring sustained revenue...

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