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Serentica Renewables to invest Rs 500 billion in renewable energy in Rajasthan

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Serentica Renewables plans to invest Rs 500 billion to develop 10,000 MW of renewable energy capacity in Rajasthan, as part of its efforts to position the state as a renewable energy hub.  This investment aligns with the company’s participation in Rising Rajasthan 2024.  Currently, Serentica has 3,000 MWp of renewable energy under construction in the state, focused on serving India’s commercial and industrial sectors, with over 400 MWp already operational.  The company aims to use…

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Sterling and Wilson secures Rs 5.04 billion solar project in Rajasthan

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Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd (SWREL) has secured a Rs 5.04 billion contract to develop a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Rajasthan.  The project, awarded by an independent power producer, involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of a 305 MW AC / 396 MWp DC PV system.  

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Insolation Green Energy inks Rs 100 billion MoU with Rajasthan government

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Insolation Green Energy Private Limited, a subsidiary of Insolation Energy Limited, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan government during the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024. The agreement involves an investment of Rs 100 billion for solar power generation projects, manufacturing facilities for solar components, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects, and the development of solar parks in Rajasthan.

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RRECL invites bids for 282 MW rooftop solar projects

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Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) has issued a tender for the development of 282 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) projects on government buildings across Rajasthan.  The bid submission deadline is November 26, 2024.  The project scope covers design, supply, erection, testing, commissioning, and 25 years of operation and maintenance (O&M) from the commissioning date.

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Power Grid acquires Bikaner A and B Transmission Projects for Rajasthan REZ

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Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has acquired Bikaner A Power Transmission Ltd (BATPL) and Bikaner B Power Transmission Limited, both established to support the “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Phase IV (Part-3: 6 GW) [Bikaner complex]” on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis.  The acquisition from REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), the bid process coordinator, was completed on November 11, 2024.

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PFCCL transfers transmission subsidiaries to Powergrid

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PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL), a subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation Limited, has transferred two wholly owned subsidiaries, Khavda PSI and 3 Transmission Limited and Barmer I Transmission Limited, to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) for a total of Rs 268.2 million.  Khavda PSI and 3 Transmission Limited was transferred for Rs 79.2 million, and Barmer I Transmission Limited for Rs 189 million.  Barmer I Transmission Limited focuses on establishing a new 765/400/220 kV…

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IEEFA urges Rajasthan and Gujarat to refine policies for RE transition

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Rajasthan and Gujarat, India’s leaders in renewable energy, are urged to implement policy adjustments to sustain their progress, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).  Vibhuti Garg, IEEFA’s director for South Asia, noted that while slower states need to ramp up clean energy efforts, even leading states like Rajasthan and Gujarat should monitor and fine-tune their strategies to avoid losing momentum. A notable gap identified is Rajasthan’s…

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JDVVNL issues tender for 333.5 MW solar projects under PM KUSUM

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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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Rajasthan unveils RIPS to boost renewable energy investments

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The Rajasthan government has introduced the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) to enhance renewable energy investments, tapping into its potential of 24.22 GW in solar energy and 5.19 GW in wind energy. Under RIPS, enterprises investing in solar, wind, hybrid, and energy storage projects, including battery energy storage systems and biomass, receive various incentives. The scheme offers a 100 per cent subsidy on cross-subsidy and additional surcharges for renewable energy used in green hydrogen production…