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Lack of bidders shifts Bhadla/Bikaner transmission project from TBCB to RTM

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has approved the implementation of “Transmission system strengthening to facilitate evacuation of power from Bhadla/Bikaner complex.” The scheme was initially approved...

Waaree Renewable wins bid for 170 MW in Neemuch Solar Park Project

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Waaree Renewable Energy Technologies Limited has won bids to set up a 170 MW capacity under Unit-III of the Neemuch Solar Power Park Project in Madhya Pradesh.  The company quoted a tariff of Rs 2.15 per kWh for the...

Teerth Gopicon wins Rs 2.37 billion contract for solar projects in Rajasthan

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Teerth Gopicon Private Limited has received a Letter of Award (LoA) worth Rs 2.37 billion from Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) to set up 37 MW of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects...

GE Vernova T&D India to supply power transformers for Khavda project

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 GE Vernova T&D India Limited has secured an order from Sterlite Power for the supply and supervision of 765 kV power transformers and reactors for the Khavda project.  The contract, valued at approximately Rs 4...

Continuum Green Energy files DRHP to raise Rs 36.5 billion through IPO

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Continuum Green Energy Limited has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise Rs 36.5 billion. The IPO includes a...

Japan eyes manufacturing and solar energy partnerships in Rajasthan

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Japan has identified manufacturing and renewable energy, particularly solar energy, as key sectors for collaboration with Rajasthan.  This focus was highlighted during the Japan Country Session titled “Versatility of...

Central government approves 2,000 MW solar park in Rajasthan

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 The Central government has approved the development of a 2,000 MW solar park in Rajasthan, with 30 per cent central financial assistance. The project will be developed by Rajasthan Solar Development Corporation...

Serentica Renewables to set up 10,000 MW renewable energy projects in Rajasthan

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Serentica Renewables India Private Limited (SRIPL) has announced plans to set up 10,000 MW of renewable energy projects in Rajasthan.  The company intends to invest Rs 500 billion in the state, as part of the “Rising...

Adani Group to invest Rs 7 trillion in Rajasthan for renewable energy

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Adani Group has announced plans to invest over Rs 7 trillion in Rajasthan across multiple sectors, including renewable energy.  The investment includes developing 100 GW of renewable energy capacity, aiming to create...

Avaada Group to invest Rs 1 trillion in Rajasthan renewable energy hub

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Avaada Group has pledged an investment of Rs 1 trillion to transform Rajasthan into the world’s largest renewable energy hub.  This initiative aims to drive green manufacturing, create millions of jobs, and...

Tata Power to invest Rs 1.2 trillion in Rajasthan renewable projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Tata Power has announced an investment of Rs 1.2 trillion in Rajasthan to develop various renewable energy projects, including rooftop solar installations and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.  The...

DCM Shriram invests Rs 571.2 million in hybrid renewable power project

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two Limited, a subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited (JSWEL), has signed a definitive agreement with DCM Shriram Limited to establish a 68 MW wind-solar hybrid power project in Kota, Rajasthan. ...

Fujiyama Power to invest Rs 6.5 billion in solar manufacturing in MP

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Fujiyama Power Systems, a major player in the rooftop solar segment, has acquired 24.89 hectares in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, to set up a solar manufacturing facility.  The Delhi-based company plans to invest Rs 6.5...

Airox Nigen launches 600 MW solar module line in Haryana

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Airox Nigen has established a 600 MW solar module manufacturing line in Rohnat, Haryana, as part of its larger 2 GW renewable energy project.  According to the company, the facility, located in a 17-acre renewable...

Hitachi Energy launches Nostradamus AI for advanced energy forecasting

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Hitachi Energy has introduced Nostradamus AI, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI)-powered energy forecasting solution.  The solution leverages over 30 years of energy market data to provide utilities, power...

AM Green Ammonia signs PPA with Gentari for 650 MW RTC green power

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 AM Green Ammonia India has entered into a binding power purchase agreement (PPA) with Gentari through its subsidiary, Gentari Renewables India Castor One.  Under this long-term agreement, Gentari will supply 650 MW...

MNRE includes solar PV cells in ALMM framework

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced the inclusion of solar PV cells in a newly introduced List-II under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), set to take effect from June 1...

Waaree Energies secures 1 GW solar PV module supply order

Author: PPD Team Date: 10/12/2024 Waaree Energies Limited has secured a 1 GW solar photovoltaic (PV) modules supply order from an Indian renewable energy company.  The customer is engaged in owning, developing, and operating renewable power projects...

Solar91 Cleantech secures BSE approval for Rs 1 billion SME IPO

Author: PPD Team Date: 10/12/2024 Solar91 Cleantech has received approval from the Bombay Stock Exchange to proceed with its small medium enterprise (SME) initial public offering (IPO). The IPO will involve the issuance of up to 5.43 million equity...

Premier Energies to invest Rs 52.92 billion in Telangana solar manufacturing facilities

Author: PPD Team Date: 10/12/2024 Premier Energies Limited plans to invest Rs 52.92 billion in manufacturing facilities for solar cells, modules, ingots, silicon wafers, and aluminium extrusions in Telangana. The initiative includes a 4 GW solar...

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Author: PPD Team Date: 22/07/2025 A report backed by Invest Qatar and Iberdrola Innovation Middle...

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