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 […]
India Launches 3.6 Gigawatt Tenders Across Solar, Hybrid, Storage Technologies
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued three tenders inviting project developers to set up large-scale solar power projects, hybrid wind-solar power projects, and storage-equipped solar power projects across the country. The fourth phase of national-level solar power auctions was launched in the second week of this month. The tender offers 1.2 gigawatts […]
Solar energy developers sentiment low, capacity addition slows down: CRISIL Report
India has set an ambitious target of having 175 GW of renewables including 100 GW of solar energy by 2022. Inconsistent government actions cast a shadow over solar energy developers’ sentiment and slowed down capacity addition momentum, a report by CRISIL Research said Monday. India has set an ambitious target of having 175 GW of […]
Gujarat likely to provide land to central wind projects
The authorities in Gujarat felt preference should be given to projects auctioned by the state since the power too would be consumed by the state. BENGALURU: Wind power producers may soon get a breather from the stand-off over land allotment in Gujarat with the state finally planning to help centrally auctioned projects. The state’s revenue […]
BRIEF: Fortum to build 250-MW solar power plant in India
SOLAR PARK WILL BE ENTITLED TO A FIXED TARIFF OF 2.48 INR/KWH FOR 25 YEARS * FORTUM WINS THE RIGHT TO BUILD A 250-MW SOLAR POWER PLANT IN INDIA * SOLAR PARK WILL BE ENTITLED TO A FIXED TARIFF OF 2.48 INR/KWH FOR 25 YEARS * COMMISSIONING OF PLANT IS EXPECTED IN Q4 OF 2020 * HAS WON RIGHT FROM SOLAR ENERGY […]
Energy transition is on smooth road and fast track in India
Global energy transition is on a fast track and India is not far behind. India’s absolute commitment towards carbon neutral economy is well appreciated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of the biggest supporters of expanding green and sustainable sources of energy, thereby mitigating risks of damaging the environment. With reference to energy transition, countries […]
Rajasthan seeks Gujarat help for renewable power push
Rajasthan’s Congress-led government is impressed by PM Narendra Modi’s home state Gujarat’s frog leap in the renewable energy sector. The neighbouring state has, therefore, sought help from Gujarat government for guidance in renewable energy development and delegation from Rajasthan is likely to visit Gujarat next week. High-level sources from Gujarat government informed, “Rajasthan government is […]