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Refex and Winvision to form JV to manufacture wind turbines in India

Chennai-based Refex Industries has formed a joint venture with Winvision Enterprises to establish Refex Green Energy Limited (RGEL), focused on wind energy solutions. Refex will hold a 75.5% stake in RGEL, while Winvision will own the remaining 24.5%.  The JV aims to position RGEL as a comprehensive provider in the wind energy sector, covering manufacturing and assembly of wind turbine generators and components, including nacelle assemblies, hub assemblies, rotor blades, and control equipment. Additionally, RGEL…

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India seeks $70 million from CIF to bolster energy storage and grid projects

India has drafted a proposal seeking $70 million in financing from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to enhance energy storage systems (ESS) and grid projects under the Renewable Energy Integration Investment Plan (REI IP), a joint effort by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Of the requested amount, $5 million will support technical assistance, project preparation, and capacity building. The initiative aims to mobilise $1.1 billion with funding…

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IndiGrid reports Rs 651 billion bid pipeline, expands BESS portfolio with new projects

India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) has estimated a bid pipeline worth over Rs 651 billion in the power transmission sector, as disclosed in its Q2 FY25 investor presentation. The pipeline includes interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects with issued requests for proposal (RfP). Additionally, IndiGrid sees an estimated Rs 35 billion opportunity in the battery energy storage system (BESS) market, primarily from projects in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. In Q2FY25, IndiGrid announced a partnership with British International…

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Adani Green Energy posts 39% rise in quarterly net profit to Rs 5.15 billion

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) reported a net profit of Rs 5.15 billion for the quarter ending September 2024, marking a 39% increase from Rs 3.71 billion in the same quarter last year. The company’s total income rose by 30.39% to Rs 33.76 billion during this period, up from Rs 25.89 billion recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

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JSW Steel to commission 580 MW renewable power by March 2025

JSW Steel’s Board has approved an expanded power purchase agreement (PPA) to procure renewable power for a total of 2,507 MW across its sites at Vijayanagar, Dolvi, Salem, and Anjar. Of the initial 1,637 MW commitment, 375 MW has already been commissioned, with an additional 580 MW expected to come online by March 2025. The Board has now greenlit further renewable procurement, including a hybrid energy capacity of 600 MW (200 MW solar and 400…

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Rajasthan unveils RIPS to boost renewable energy investments

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…

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JSW Energy Q2 FY 2025 net profit at Rs 8.53 billion, revenue up 2% YoY

JSW Energy reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 8.53 billion for the quarter ended September 2024 (Q2 FY 2025), slightly up from Rs 8.5 billion in the same period last year. The company’s total revenue for Q2 FY 2025 reached Rs 34.59 billion, marking a 2% year-on-year increase. Net generation for the quarter rose by 14% YoY to 9.8 billion units, driven by wind capacity additions and higher generation at thermal and hydro plants….

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Avaana Capital raises $135-mn climate-tech VC fund

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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Copenhagen Energy to accelerate 4 GW offshore wind projects in the Philippines

Copenhagen Energy and PetroGreen Energy Corporation have obtained the Green Lane Certificate from the Philippine Board of Investments for their joint floating offshore wind projects under BuhaWind Energy Philippines. This certification will accelerate the permit process, facilitating faster development of their planned 4 GW offshore wind farms. The initiative includes three projects: A 2 GW wind farm in Northern Luzon, targeted for operation by 2030. A 1 GW project in Northern Mindoro, expected to launch…