Solar Energy Corporation of India, under the renewable energy ministry, is promoting around 5,000 MW and 2,500 MW solar power projects in Ladakh and Kargil, respectively. KEY HIGHLIGHTS The solar project, which is estimated to cost around Rs 50,000 crore, is expected to be completed by 2023 The Ladakh project would be located at Hanle-Khaldo […]
India’s Largest Solar Park To Be Shifted Due To Environmental Concerns
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has been forced to shift the proposed location of the 5 gigawatt solar PV park following objections from the wildlife department of Ladakh. The solar power park is part of the 7.5 gigawatt solar power development in the union territory of Ladakh, which includes a 2.5 gigawatt solar […]
Government Plan For Rs 45,000 Crore, 7,500 MW Solar Energy Plant In Ladakh Runs Into Environmental Concerns
Having revoked Article 370 earlier in the month, the Indian government has been planning a Rs 45,000 crore 7,500 MW solar photo-voltaic energy plant for the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh, Economic Times has reported. However, the mega project has ran into environmental concerns, and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) which had prepared a […]
Integrated Energy Policy Formulated covering all sources of Energy Including Renewable Energy Sources
Government has formulated an Integrated Energy Policy (IEP) document gives a roadmap to develop energy supply options and increased exploitation of renewable energy sources. In addition, for promotion of Renewable Energy, Government has amended the National Tariff Policy for electricity in January 2016. By this amendment several provisions for promotion of renewable energy have been […]
Inox Wind commissions common power evacuation facilities in Gujarat
Wind turbine maker Inox Wind Monday said it has commissioned the common power evacuation facilities at Dayapar site in Bhuj in Gujarat. “The common power evacuation systems for the wind park comprise of a 220 KV sub-station, a 220 KV double circuit transmission line and associated infrastructure. The common infrastructure is capable of supporting power […]
Adani Green Energy arm bags 130-MW wind power project from SECI
“Adani Renewable Energy Park (Gujarat) Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) had won a bid for setting up a 130 MW ISTS (inter-state transmission system)-connected wind power project in a tender issued by SECI,” a BSE filing said. Adani Green Energy said on Thursday that its arm Adani Renewable Energy Park […]
Tamil Nadu discom to halt wind and solar auctions
Instead, it will buy clean power from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to fulfil Renewable Purchase Obligation, a senior state government official told ET. One of India’s biggest renewable energy producing states, Tamil Nadu, will stop conducting auctions for wind and solar energy projects following poor response to its tenders which set limits […]
NTPC wins 100 mw solar capacities in seci’s 250 mw tender at dondaicha solar park, district dhule, Maharashtra
NTPC participated in the tender floated by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for 250 MW grid connected Solar projects at Dondaicha Solar Park , District, Dhule, Maharashtra. In the Reverse Auction held today NTPC has won 100 MW of Solar capacities at a tariff of Rs 2.91/Unit. This 100 MW of solar project shall […]
Chennai Metro Rail Limited increases its total solar capacity to 4.1 MW
Another 2.5 MWp will be added to the existing solar capacity of 4.1 MWp which is expected to be completed by February 2020. CHENNAI : To achieve energy security and promote the use of green energy, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has installed and commissioned 428 KWp solar power plant on the rooftop of two […]
Fourth Partner Energy sets up 3,000 KW solar projects in Telangana
The projects have been set up under the 1,000 Mw grid-connected roof-top solar PV system scheme of Solar Energy Corporation of India New Delhi: Distributed solar rooftop company Fourth Partner Energy announced commissioning of eight solar power projects with a capacity of 3,116 Kilo Watt (KW) in Telangana. The projects have been set up under […]
