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Crompton Greaves wins solar water pumping order in Madhya Pradesh
By September 9, 2025October 28, 2025

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited has received a letter of empanelment from Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL) for off-grid solar photovoltaic water pumping systems. The scope covers design, manufacture, supply, installation, and commissioning of direct and alternate current systems with capacities of 2 HP, 3 HP, 5 HP, and 7.5 HP. These will be deployed under the PM Krishak Mitra Surya Yojana. The order is valued at about Rs 42.4 million and must…

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Maharashtra launches portal to fast-track 7,000 MW solar project for farmers
By April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

The Maharashtra government has launched the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0 project management portal to speed up work under its MSKVY 2.0 scheme. The scheme targets achieving 7,000 MW of decentralised solar capacity. It aims to supply daytime electricity to farmers through solar feeders. It follows a self-paying model where savings from reduced grid power costs are expected to recover project expenses within 6–8 years. Under MSKVY 2.0, Mahavitaran will receive electricity at…

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Avaana Capital raises $135-mn climate-tech VC fund
By October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Avaana Capital, India’s climate-focused venture capital firm, has infused its Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund with USD 135 million, supported by prominent institutional investors, including the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Anjali Bansal, partner at Avaana Capital, highlighted the significance of this support, emphasizing the role of innovation in driving climate action and creating long-term impact. The fund aims to build the next generation of climate-first companies across three core sectors—Energy and Resource Management, Mobility and…

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