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HAREDA awards contracts for 17,458 solar pumps under PM KUSUM

The Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA) has awarded contracts for the supply, installation, and commissioning of 17,458 solar water pumping systems under Component B of the PM KUSUM programme.  Leading recipients include Shakti Pumps with 3,174 units, AVI Appliances with 2,811, and Oswal Pumps with 2,539. Other notable companies, such as Ethos Power, Rotomag Motors, Ecozen Solutions, and Alpex Solar, received contracts for over 1,000 pumps each. An additional 19 companies collectively received contracts…

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Haryana DISCOM floats tender for 27 MW solar projects

Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) has issued a tender for 26.75 MW of decentralised, ground-mounted, grid-connected solar projects under Component A of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) program. Bids are due by November 25, 2024. The Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) will purchase power from the projects at a levelised tariff of Rs 3.11/kWh, with 25-year power purchase agreements signed with successful bidders on behalf of DHBVN. 

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AVVNL invites bids for 269 MW solar projects under PM KUSUM

Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (AVVNL) has issued a bid invitation for 269 MW of grid-connected solar projects under Component A of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme. The submission deadline is set for November 29, 2024. This project includes the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and a 25-year operations and maintenance plan, with provisions for connecting the systems to 33/11 kV substations.

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JDVVNL issues tender for 333.5 MW solar projects under PM KUSUM

Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JDVVNL) has issued a tender for developing 333.5 MW of solar power projects, including 11 kV transmission lines and remote monitoring systems, under Component A of the PM KUSUM program. The bid submission deadline is November 29, 2024. The projects are to be commissioned within nine months of the work order, and developers are tasked with 25-year operations and maintenance, alongside a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) at Rs 3.04…

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India surpasses 200 GW renewable energy milestone

India has crossed a major milestone in its renewable energy journey, with the nation’s total renewable energy capacity reaching 201.45 GW as of October 10, 2024, according to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). When including the 8,180 MW of nuclear power, non-fossil fuel-based energy now accounts for nearly half of India’s total installed electricity generation capacity, which stands at 452.69 GW. Solar power leads India’s renewable energy contributions, generating 90.76 GW, followed by wind power…

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IREDA receives approval to launch subsidiary for retail renewable energy business

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has received in-principle approval from the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on retail and B2B renewable energy sectors.  This new entity will manage initiatives under PM-Suryaghar (Rooftop Solar), PM-KUSUM schemes, and other B2C segments, while also exploring emerging sectors such as electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage, and green technologies.