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Diu meets entire power demand with solar energy: Union Minister

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Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi highlighted Diu as the first district in India to meet its full power demand through solar energy. Diu has installed 11.88 MW capacity (9 MW ground-mounted, 2.88 MW rooftop), covering its entire daytime electricity needs. During his visit on May 30, 2025, the Minister reviewed solar infrastructure and the implementation of the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Officials presented details on generation capacity and household-level benefits….

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Engie secures funding for 200 MW solar project under GUVNL Phase XXIII

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Engie has achieved financial closure for its 200 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Khavda, Gujarat, under the Phase XXIII tender by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). The company signed a loan agreement with MUFG Bank and Crédit Agricole S.A. to fund the project. The grid-connected project will be developed by Enren-II Energy Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of Engie. In March 2024, Engie won the 200 MW capacity at a tariff…

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Bondada to develop 2,000 MW solar project in Andhra Pradesh

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The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) has allocated a 2,000 MW (2,600 MWp) solar power project to Bondada Engineering Limited. The project was awarded on May 22, 2025, and will be developed over the next 24 months at an estimated cost of Rs 90 billion. The rollout of the project will be phased. A 250 MW capacity will be commissioned by FY 2026, 750 MW by FY 2027, and the remaining 1,000 MW by FY…

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Hinduja Renewables signs solar PPAs with Lloyd Metals

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HR Godavari Private Limited, the special purpose vehicle (SPV) of Hinduja Renewables Energy Private Limited, has signed two power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Lloyd Metals and Energy Limited. These PPAs cover the supply of 60.7 MW (86.05 MWp) of solar power under a captive model. The agreements include one PPA for 10.7 MW (16.05 MWp) and another for 50 MW (70 MWp) of solar capacity. Both projects will be developed in India. Alongside the PPAs,…

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Fluxys, OQGN to jointly develop hydrogen network in Oman

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Fluxys and OQ Gas Networks SAOG (OQGN) have signed an agreement to jointly develop a hydrogen transportation network in Oman. Fluxys will participate as a minority shareholder, while OQGN will lead the project. The planned hydrogen infrastructure aligns with Oman’s Vision 2040 and national hydrogen targets. Both companies aim to accelerate the country’s energy transition by enabling large-scale hydrogen transport. Fluxys, a Belgium-based energy infrastructure company, operates 28,000 km of pipelines and liquefied natural gas…

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Kerala leases land to KMRL for 12 MW solar project in Kasargod

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The Government of Kerala (GoK) has leased 50 acres of land to Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) for developing a 12 MW solar power project in Kasargod district. The lease term is 30 years, with an annual rent of Rs 3.205 million. The solar project will be set up at Ambalathara village in Hosdurg taluk. Power generated from the facility will be used to meet KMRL’s electricity requirements.

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Zelestra locks €146.6m to build six solar projects in Spain

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Zelestra has secured €146.6 million in green financing to build six solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in Spain. The projects will form two clusters—Belinchón and Brazatortas—adding a combined capacity of 237 megawatt direct current (MWdc). The financing package covers 21 power purchase agreements (PPAs). BNP Paribas and Rabobank led the arrangement. Both acted as mandated lead arrangers, issuing banks, and hedging providers. BNP Paribas also took on the role of green loan coordinator. The Belinchón cluster,…

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Adani Green commissions 50 MW solar project at Khavda hybrid park

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Adani Renewable Energy Fifty Six Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has started commercial operations of a 50 MW solar power project on May 15, 2025. The project is part of the 30,000 MW Khavda Wind-Solar Hybrid Renewable Energy Power Park in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. The Khavda park includes 26,000 MW of solar and 4,000 MW of wind capacity. It is being developed by AGEL, with Gujarat Industries Power…

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Navlai Infra bags award for 37 MW solar projects in Maharashtra

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Navlai Infra has secured a Letter of Award worth Rs 1,697.5 million for setting up a total of 37 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects. These will be installed at multiple locations along the Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg (HHBTMSM) Expressway in Maharashtra. The award is part of the 250 MW solar PV project led by Mahasamruddhi Renewable Energy Limited (MREL), a special purpose vehicle of Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited (MSRDC)….

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Blupine secures Rs 3.76 billion for 100 MW solar project in Gujarat

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Blupine Energy Private Limited has achieved financial closure for its 100 MW grid-connected solar power project under Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) Phase XXII. The project will come up in Tharad, Banaskantha, Gujarat. The company secured Rs 3.76 billion in debt financing from Standard Chartered Bank for the project. Blupine is executing the project through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Solarcraft Power India 5 Private Limited. In February 2024, the subsidiary secured 50 MW base capacity…