NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) has released a tender for the installation of 7.2 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems across 26 Assam Rifles buildings in Nagaland, Manipur, and Assam.
The bid submission deadline is December 2, 2024.
The project scope covers design, engineering, supply, civil construction, erection, testing, commissioning, and the inclusion of a solar module cleaning system, remote monitoring, and ten years of operation and maintenance.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) reported a 23% increase in order inflows in the first half of FY25, reaching Rs 41.09 billion, up from Rs 33.48 billion in H1FY24. The power sector led the order bookings, contributing 93% of the inflows. As of September 30, 2024, BHEL’s outstanding order book stood at Rs 1.60 trillion, with 78.5% from the power sector, 19.1% from the industry sector, and 2.3% from exports. BHEL’s power T&D offerings fall…
Power Mech Projects has secured an order worth Rs 2.27 billion to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services for Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation’s 250 MW (2×125 MW) Akrimota Thermal Power Station (ATPS) in Kutch district, Gujarat. The contract includes O&M and repair work for the entire power plant, covering all equipment related to power generation and transmission, including the 220 kV switchyard. The project will span three years from the commencement of work, ensuring the…
Volvo Cars has revised its 2030 target of going fully electric, now expecting to offer some hybrid models by that time. The automaker cited slowing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) due to a lack of affordable models, slow rollout of charging infrastructure, and upcoming European tariffs on electric cars made in China. Shares in Volvo dropped 7.5% following the announcement. Volvo now aims for 90% to 100% of its cars to be fully electric or…
India’s power demand is set to increase at a rate of 15 GW per year over the next six years, up from 11 GW per year over the past decade, according to Srikant Nagulapalli, Additional Secretary for Power. Speaking at an Industry Conclave organized by IEEMA, Nagulapalli highlighted that by 2030, an additional 85 GW of demand will be added during solar hours, with more than 90 GW added to peak demand during non-solar hours….
Summit Group of Bangladesh plans to renegotiate deals to import renewable power from India following a recent policy change by New Delhi. The new rule allows power generators that previously exported all their electricity to sell locally. This change has prompted Summit to reconsider its investments, as Indian partners may now prefer selling power within India. Summit had signed preliminary deals with Indian firms, including Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd, to develop 1,000 MW of…
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized the rapid growth of India’s renewable energy sector and its potential to significantly boost the economy. Speaking at the BNEF Summit, Joshi highlighted the Modi government’s initiatives to promote renewable energy, including competitive industry structures and low solar power costs due to India’s abundant sunny days. The minister stressed that India’s path to decarbonization lies in meeting incremental electricity demand with non-fossil fuel sources, for which large-scale grid storage solutions…
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