In Short : Maharashtra is set to complete the world’s largest decentralized solar project, generating 16,000 MW by March 2026 under the MSKVY 2.0 scheme. With ₹65,000 crore private investment, it will supply farmers affordable daytime power at ₹3/unit. The project, partially inaugurated by PM Modi, aims to solarize agriculture, reduce distribution losses, create jobs, […]
Madhya Pradesh to Expand Green Energy Capacity to 15,000 MW by 2026 – EQ
In Short : Madhya Pradesh plans to double its green energy capacity to 15,000 MW by 2026, with major solar and wind projects underway. The state targets 50% solar power by 2030, backed by NTPC’s ₹2 trillion investment. Initiatives like Morena Solar Park and solar pump distribution for farmers reinforce MP’s commitment to renewable energy […]
SECI likely to float tender for installation of 1,000 MW battery energy storage system – EQ Mag Pro
Prospective bidders assured of full cooperation and facilitation by the government agencies. Solar Energy Corporation of lndia Ltd (SECI) is likely to float a tender in November for installation of 1,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) as a pilot project following overwhelming response to expression of interest in this regard, a senior official said. […]
Delhi’s Peak Power Demand Crosses 7,000 Megawatt For The Third Time
The national capital’s peak power demand crossed 7,000 MW on Thursday. New Delhi : The national capital’s peak power demand crossed 7,000 MW on Thursday. Around 3.30 p.m., Delhi’s peak power demand clocked this season’s highest of 7,026 MW. This is only the third year in Delhi’s power history that the peak power demand has […]
In a first, TN’s peak power demand crosses 17,000 MW
In a sign of economic recovery, Tamil Nadu has met an all-time high power demand of 17,121 MW on Saturday afternoon after the demand fell flat last year owing to the COVID-19 lockdown impact. Chennai : “This is the first time we are crossing 17,000 MW instantaneous peak power demand in the State. At 12 […]
TN’s solar power production set to reach 3,000 MW
Growth likely due to the reduction in tariff: Governor The State is poised to achieve the renewable target of 3,000 megawatt (MW) through solar power in the current financial year, with several projects lined up to the extent of 2,000 MW, said Governor Banwarilal Purohit here on Thursday. The Governor, inaugurating a workshop on Advanced […]
India to meet solar capacity addition target of 10,000 Mw
BENGALURU: India is set to meet its target of adding 10,000 MW of solar capacity in 2017-18, almost twice that of the increase in 2016-17. The country had added 5,526 MW of solar capacity in the last fiscal, which was itself a record at the time. “Our cumulative capacity was 19,584 MW in end-February, and […]