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JSW signs PPA with SECI for 700 MW solar project

JSW Energy’s step-down subsidiary, JSW Renew Energy Eleven, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 700 MW solar capacity under SECI Tranche XIII. The PPA, with a tariff of Rs 2.56/kWh, is set for 25 years, and the project is expected to be commissioned within 24 months. JSW Energy, targeting 10 GW operational capacity by FY 2025, currently operates 7.9 GW across thermal, hydro, and renewable…

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India’s renewable energy capacity to grow at double the rate of overall energy capacity by 2030: CRISIL

According to a report by CRISIL, India’s renewable energy (RE) capacity, excluding large hydro projects, is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%-17%, reaching 360-370 GW by fiscal 2030.  This growth rate is double that of the country’s overall power capacity, which is projected to grow by 7.5%-8%, increasing from 442 GW in March 2024. India’s renewable energy capacity, including large hydro projects, stood at nearly 191 GW as of…

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AMEA Power to invest in BESS and solar capacity in Egypt

AMEA Power has announced plans to invest USD 800 million to develop Egypt’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) plant and first utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). The project, located in the Benban area of Aswan Governorate, will feature a 1,000 MW solar PV power plant alongside a 600 MWh BESS. Additionally, AMEA Power is constructing a 500 MW Abydos solar PV plant in Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate, which will include a 300 MWh BESS. The…

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Encavis and Innovar Solar partner to develop 500 MW of solar capacity in Germany

Encavis AG and Innovar Solar GmbH have entered into an agreement to jointly develop 500 MW of solar projects in Germany. The agreement follows a continuous development model, ensuring that new projects are initiated as existing ones advance. If any projects fail to reach the ready-to-build stage within a set timeframe, they will be replaced by new ones to maintain the target capacity. Earlier this year, Encavis also expanded its renewable portfolio by acquiring a…