State-run power major NTPC Tuesday said it has won 40 MW solar energy projects in an auction conducted by Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA). “NTPC participated in UPNEDA’s tender for 500 MW Solar capacity with two bids of 20 MW each at Auraiya and Rihand,” the company said in a statement. […]
NTPC to set up 100 MW floating solar power project in T’gana
State-owned NTPC Limited Wednesday said it is setting up a 100 mw Floating Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) Solar Project at Ramagundam in Telangana. “We wish to inform that investment approval has been accorded for 100 MW Ramagundam Floating Solar PV Project, Phase-I in District Peddapelli, Telangana,” a regulatory filing by the PSU said. NTPC had […]
Solar power developers may defer module imports; flat year ahead for firms
India added 6.5 Gw of solar power in the last financial year After sluggish growth in 2018-19, the current fiscal is set to be another flat year in solar power addition as developers are likely to hold back purchase of solar modules due to the steep duty levied on imports. India added 6.5 gigawatts (GW) […]
MP govt invites bids for 25 MW rooftop solar projects
Madhya Pradesh government Tuesday said it has invited bids for 25 MegaWatt (MW) rooftop solar projects for industrial units in the state. The tenders have been invited by state-owned Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL) and the last day to submit financial bids is May 10, 2019. “Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL) […]
Waaree Energies to enhance solar PV capacity
Relieved from safeguard duty on solar imports from China and Malaysia, domestic solar PV makers are planning to enhance capacity. Country’s largest solar PV maker, Waaree Energies Ltd said it will increase its solar PV capacity to 2000MW from 1500MW, Waaree Sr VP Nitin Kapadnis said Tuesday. The company has its own manufacturing facility in […]