The Odisha government has approved seven renewable energy projects with a combined investment of Rs 13.86 billion to enhance the state’s sustainable energy infrastructure.
The projects, totaling 192.41 MW in capacity, include a 99 MW wind power project, five ground-mounted solar projects totaling 91.77 MW, and a 1.64 MW rooftop solar project.
These initiatives align with the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy 2022, which aims to leverage the state’s natural resources for clean energy generation.
Greenko Group, a leading renewable energy company in India, has appointed AFRY to provide detailed design engineering services for Rajasthan’s 1.8GW Shahpur pumped hydro energy storage project. The Shahpur pumped storage project is integral to Greenko’s strategy to drive the energy transition through large-scale, integrated renewable projects with advanced energy storage solutions. AFRY will provide detailed design, construction supervision, and on-site engineering support for the project. The company’s managing director, Sai Seela, noted the project’s…
German utility enviaM group, through its subsidiary envia THERM, has partnered with the ASG Group under the joint venture Ventura Holding to develop solar projects with a total potential of more than 700 MW in central Germany. The collaboration aims to accelerate the expansion of renewable energy and bolster the region as a green business and industrial hub. Patrick Kather, enviaM board member for production and sales, highlighted the significance of the solar parks, which…
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 bidding (TBCB) mechanism. The regulations, titled “Draft Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Threshold Limit for the Development of Intra-State Transmission Projects under the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding) Regulations, 2024,” are open for public comments and suggestions. A key aspect of the draft regulations is setting a Rs 1.5 billion threshold…
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released the CERC (Indian Electricity Grid Code) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2024, introducing several critical changes aimed at improving grid efficiency and flexibility. Key amendments include reducing the permissible period for renewable energy and energy storage systems to inject infirm power from one year to 45 days. Extensions of up to three months can be requested from regional load despatch centres, with additional extensions requiring CERC approval. For hydropower…
According to a report by Reuters, Norway’s Equinor is reducing its renewables workforce by 20%, approximately 250 full-time roles, due to challenges in the offshore wind sector. These challenges include cost inflation, high interest rates, and supply chain issues. Employees directly employed by the parent company will be offered roles in other business areas to minimize the number of layoffs. The company, which plays a significant role in the global offshore wind sector, has exited…
The Ministry of Coal has launched the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions, offering 27 coal blocks across Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh, including one coking coal mine. The blocks offered include both fully and partially explored mines. Additionally, agreements with successful bidders from the 10th round have been finalised, with the operationalisation of these mines expected to generate annual revenue of Rs 1.45 billion.