Power Sector News Roundup for October 17, 2024

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Global: – World Bank approves USD 250 million for renewable energy in Lebanon– Masdar and Presight to launch AI tool for managing RE assets globally– Fugro to site investigate Rhein-Main-Link offshore wind cable project in Germany– Sumitomo and CEP Solar to deliver 1.5GW of clean energy projects in Virginia– Ignitis Group to bid in Lithuania’s second offshore wind tender – Quinbrook signs offtake agreements with Tesco and Shell for Cleve Hill Solar Park– VNG AG…

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JSW, Tata Power, Avaada, Juniper win MSEDCL’s 1,650 MW wind-solar auction

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Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has selected JSW Neo Energy, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), Avaada Energy, and Juniper Green Energy as the winners of its 1,650 MW wind-solar hybrid auction. These companies will supply power on a long-term basis from grid-connected intrastate projects. JSW Neo secured 600 MW, including 400 MW under the greenshoe option, while Tata Power won 400 MW, with 200 MW under the greenshoe option. Avaada Energy was awarded…

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Avaada Energy secures Rs 5.97 billion refinancing for solar projects

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Avaada Energy, part of Avaada Group, has secured approximately Rs 5.97 billion in refinancing for its commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects in Karnataka and Maharashtra.  The refinancing was provided by NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited (NIIF IFL), a debt fund focused on operational infrastructure projects. Avaada’s solar projects supply power to major corporations such as Bharti Airtel, Motherson, Bharat Forge, STT, Nxtra Data, and Lumax, supporting their energy transition initiatives. The refinancing deal allows Avaada…