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IndiGrid, Kintech and H.G. Infra win NVVN’s BESS auction

IndiGrid, Kintech Synergy, and H.G. Infra Engineering have emerged as winners in NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam’s (NVVN) auction to develop 500 MW/1,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support.  NVVN, a subsidiary of NTPC, allocated 250 MW to IndiGrid 2 at a tariff of Rs 236,999 per MW per month. Kintech Synergy received 65 MW at Rs 237,490/MW/month, and H.G. Infra was awarded 185 MW at Rs 238,000/MW/month. According…

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Rajasthan and UAE sign MoU for Rs 3 trillion investment in 60 GW RE projects

The Rajasthan government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an investment of Rs 3 trillion to develop renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 60 GW in solar, wind, and hybrid energy across western Rajasthan.  The UAE will appoint a qualified developer to manage project governance and administration, ensuring efficient and swift implementation.

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NLC India and RRVUNL to set up lignite-based thermal power plant in Rajasthan

NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has entered into a joint venture agreement with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) to establish a 3×125 MW lignite-based thermal power plant in Rajasthan, along with developing lignite mines to fuel the station.  The initial paid-up capital for this project is set at Rs 500,000, with NLCIL holding a 74% stake and RRVUNL holding 26%. In addition, NLC India Renewables Limited, a subsidiary of NLCIL, has also signed a…

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Jaipur Discom invites bids for feeder segregation projects under RDSS

Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam has invited bids for the segregation of 11 kV mixed feeders at JPDC North Circle in Rajasthan.  The project, under the RDSS scheme, involves the supply, erection, installation, testing, and commissioning of material and equipment.  The estimated cost for TN-553 is approximately Rs 1.28 billion. Additionally, bids for equipment supply for TN-555 are valued at around Rs 840 million. The bid submission deadline for both tenders is 20 November 2024.

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PGCIL secures LoIs for two ISTS schemes in Rajasthan

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has received letters of intent (LoIs) for two interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes for evacuating renewable energy from Rajasthan’s Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Phase IV (6 GW) [Bikaner complex]. The LoIs were issued on October 21, 2024, with PGCIL confirming the notifications on October 22, 2024. The two schemes are: Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Phase IV (Part-3: 6 GW) [Bikaner complex]: Part A-…

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Rays Power Infra Secures Rs 9.4 billion Solar Projects

Rays Power Infra has secured solar projects worth Rs 9.4 billion, totalling 362 MW, in Rajasthan.   Additionally, the company won a 600 KW / 3000 KWh flow battery project from NTPC. Ketan Mehta, MD & CEO, expressed excitement over the projects, emphasizing the company’s leadership and commitment to innovative energy solutions. Since its inception in 2011, Rays Power Infra has been a key player in turnkey solar EPC services, addressing the growing demand for renewable…

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AMPIN Energy Transition achieves financing for RE project in Rajasthan

AMPIN Energy Transition has achieved financial closure for its 200 MW solar-wind hybrid project in Rajasthan, securing green financing of Rs 7.42 billion from Standard Chartered. The total investment in the project is valued at Rs 9.44 billion. Upon completion, the plant is expected to generate approximately 435 million units of renewable energy annually, supplying power to around 74,486 households. Standard Chartered, committed to expanding its sustainable finance efforts, aims to mobilize USD 300 billion…

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Waaree Energies to launch Rs 36 billion IPO

Waaree Energies has announced its initial public offering (IPO), set to launch on October 21, 2024. The anchor investor bidding will open on October 18, and the offer will close on October 23. The IPO includes 4.8 million equity shares with a total value of Rs 36 billion. The price band is set between Rs 1,427 and Rs 1,503 per share, with a minimum bid of 9 shares.  Waaree Sustainable Finance Private Limited will offer…

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SPV incorporated for Bhadla-Bikaner complex ISTS scheme

PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, “Bikaner and Bhadla Transmission Complex Ltd,” to serve as the special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the project “Transmission system strengthening to facilitate evacuation of power from Bhadla/Bikaner Complex” aimed at evacuating renewable energy from Rajasthan to load centres in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. The project, incorporated on October 15, 2024, is part of an ISTS scheme. PFCCL is overseeing the bidder selection process through a tariff-based…