Instructions given to maximise production in captive coal mines Power Ministry has issued directions to all Gencos that if the orders for import of coal for blending are not placed by Gencos by 31.05.2022 and if the imported coal for blending purpose do not start arriving at the power plants by 15.06.2022, all the defaulter […]
Amendments in Methodology for use of coal allocated to states by Private Generating Stations (IPPs) (Case-4) – EQ Mag Pro
Amendments in Methodology for use of coal allocated to states by Private Generating Stations (IPPs) (Case-4). For more information please see below link:
AIPEF seeks CAG audit of IPPs, says blending of imported coal will raise power tariff – EQ Mag Pro
The All India Power Engineers’ Federation (AIPEF) has demanded an energy audit of independent power producers (IPPs) by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Blending of imported coal for power generation will result in a hike in tariff by Rs 1.15 per unit, the AIPEF has said. The investigations of the DRI regarding forged documents […]
ALGERIA: The Government is Preparing a Call for Tenders for 1,000 MW of Clean Energy
The Algerian government is preparing to launch a call for tenders for independent power producers (IPPs). The aim of this call for expressions of interest is to select companies to produce 1,000 MW of renewable energy, with some conditions for foreign investors. In terms of renewable energy production, Algeria lags behind its Moroccan and Egyptian […]
New Partnership to Help Set Up Solar, Wind Power Plants in Oman
Muscat: New solar and wind power plants could soon be set up in Oman, under an agreement between local company Anvwar Asian Investments (AAI), and a consortium of international investors. The move is expected to reduce Oman’s dependence on fossil fuel-based sources of energy, such as oil and gas, which is also part of the […]
MOZAMBIQUE: Five IPPs in the running for the 40 MWp Dondo solar power plant
Mozambique’s Energy Regulatory Authority (Arene) has published the results of the pre-qualification process for the construction of a 40 MWp solar power plant in Dondo in Sofala province. Five independent power producers (IPPs) will compete in the final phase. Among the companies pre-qualified for the construction of the Dondo solar power plant is EDF Renewables. […]
SJVN Issues EOI to Acquire Hydro, Solar, and Wind Projects in India
Expression of Interest from Independent Power Producers (IPP’s), Power Generation Companies, Power Plant Developers, State Electricity Boards, Lenders etc. for offering their Hydro/Solar/Wind Power Projects in India for acquisition by SJVN. For more information please see below link.
Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund to invest in West African hydro and solar
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) plans further investments in hydro and solar power in West Africa after making a loan for a solar power plant in Burkina Faso. Talks on the hydropower investment in an unnamed country in Francophone West Africa, which will be worth at least $100m, are “very well advanced” and may […]
ARCELORMITTAL SOUTH AFRICA TO INTRODUCE RENEWABLE POWER INTO ENERGY MIX
ArcelorMittal South Africa is inviting independent power producers (IPPs) to participate in a request for information (RFI) process for the supply and management of several photovoltaic (PV) power plants at its operations. A subsidiary of ArcelorMittal Holdings which is a leader in the global steel industry, ArcelorMittal South Africa is the largest steel producing […]
Return to growth: Given the mismatch between tariffs and risks, few new renewable IPPs being created
Power tariffs had declined significantly in 2016-17, ensuring price competitiveness. However, since then, RE sector risks have increased. Chhatrasal in a remarked that ‘The renewables sector in India is near-death. Capacity addition has markedly slowed down in this financial year. Few projects are achieving financial closure, and so, few projects are getting complete.’ (bit.ly/34I1JQr, FE, […]