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Rhetan TMT to establish 2 MW solar power plant in Gujarat

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Rhetan TMT, a manufacturer of TMT bars and round bars, plans to set up a 2 MW solar power plant at its Kadi manufacturing facility in Gujarat for captive use.   The company operates a rolling mill with a daily capacity of 100-120 MT in Mehsana district, producing products for the construction industry. Rhetan TMT has signed an MoU during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, with the Gujarat government offering support in securing necessary registrations…

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Torrent Power signs MoU with Gujarat government for 5 GW renewable energy project in Dwarka

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Torrent Power Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat to develop a 5 GW solar, wind, or solar-wind hybrid project in Dwarka, Gujarat. This agreement marks a significant step in advancing renewable energy initiatives in the region.

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SECI issues tender for 500 MW offshore wind project off Gujarat coast

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The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has issued a tender for the development of a 500 MW offshore wind project in the Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat. Bids are due by 12 December, with pre-bid meetings scheduled for 22 October. The project has a completion deadline of 48 months. The selected developer will build, own, and operate the wind farm, entering a 25-year power purchase agreement…

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Gujarat leads India in wind power generation: Minister

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Gujarat ranks first in India for wind power generation, producing 12,132 MW, according to state climate change minister Mulu Bera. As of July 31, the state has installed wind power projects with a total capacity of 47,075 MW, contributing 25.8% of India’s total wind energy production. The Gujarat government has set a target to generate 100 GW of power from conventional and renewable sources and is implementing various initiatives to achieve this goal. In recognition…

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Gujarat hydropower plants made a record in electricity generation in August’24

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In August 2024, Gujarat’s hydropower plants generated 1,067.3 million units (MU) of electricity, a rise from 308.7 MU in July, due to monsoon-driven water inflows filling the state’s dams, according to ANI. The Sardar Sarovar Dam was the largest contributor, generating over 800 MU, with its River Bed Power House (RBPH) and Canal Head Power House (CHPH) stations producing a combined total of 891 MU. Additional contributions came from the Ukai Dam, which generated 143.1…

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

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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 commercial and industrial solar power projects. In May 2024, Grew Energy announced plans to build a fully backward-integrated manufacturing plant in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, with an investment of Rs 4.5 billion. BluPine Energy, which has a 4 GW renewable energy portfolio in…

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Gujarat to install 48 MW solar rooftop systems with Rs 1.77 billion budget

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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.

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Union Cabinet approves new semiconductor unit in Gujarat

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The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a new semiconductor unit by Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd in Sanand, Gujarat. This facility will be India’s fifth semiconductor plant. The planned investment for the unit is Rs 33 billion, and it will have the capacity to produce 6 million chips per day. These chips will serve various industries, including automotive, electric vehicles, consumer electronics, telecom, and mobile phones. This initiative aligns with the Programme for Development…

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Senvion secures 86.4 MW order from Continuum Green Energy in Gujarat

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Senvion India has received an 86.4 MW order from Continuum Green Energy for a wind project in Gujarat. This order includes a 20-year operations and maintenance contract to ensure turbine performance and durability. The project will utilize the 2.7M130 platform, with turbines installed at a height of 140 meters. This project is part of a larger agreement, with Continuum awarding contracts for five projects totalling 270 MW to Senvion. Deliveries are set to begin in…

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Advait secures EPC contract for MVCC installation in Southern Gujarat

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Advait Infratech has received a turnkey contract from Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company (DGVCL) to supply, install, and commission 11 kV 55mm² AAAC medium voltage covered conductor (MVCC) with accessories in the Southern Gujarat region. The contract is valued at Rs 203.2 million and is expected to be completed within 12 months.