While the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has offered developers a six-month extension for completing under-construction projects that have been impacted by the national lockdown, industry experts said this might have to be extended further MumbaiThe pace of execution of solar energy projects has slowed to a crawl as developers struggle to cope with […]
Nigerian Distribution Co. and IPP Partner on Solar Projects
Renewable energy developer Konexa, with funding from Climate Fund Managers, will work with Nigerian electricity distributor Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO), to roll out renewable power in Nigeria. The project will consist of the development and construction of a 2.5 megawatts solar photovoltaic plant with the potential to include a storage component; construction of eight […]
‘The community respects us’: how solar projects are empowering women in Yemen
In Yemen, opportunities for women to earn an independent living are few. One group of women have found ongoing employment by building a solar microgrid providing energy for their rural community. The 10 women, who live in the Abs district in the north of the country close to the border with Saudi Arabia, set up […]
Israel’s OPC to Invest $200 Million in U.S. Solar Projects
Israel’s OPC Energy Ltd. will invest nearly $200 million in the “rapid growth” of a recently-acquired renewable energy business in the U.S., according to its chief executive officer. The firm expects half the solar projects developed by Competitive…Read More…
These large new wind and solar projects will deliver electricity from this month
Several renewable energy projects are set to reach commercial operation this October. Together they will bring a combined 275 megawatts (MW) onto Eskom’s strained grid. This year has been the worst year for load shedding on record. The wind and solar projects are part of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPP) Bid […]
Rays Experts commissions 600 MW Solar Projects worth Rs. 3,000 crores in Rajasthan; lights up 4 lakh houses
The six solar parks have equipped the state with several benefits including reduced carbon emission, lower power tariffs, and increased employment In a major breakthrough for the Indian solar space, Rays Experts – one of the leading Solar EPC and park developer companies in India – has successfully commissioned 6 solar parks in Rajasthan with […]
After winning solar projects, focus is on cell, module mfg
Jaipur : Rajasthan has been a leading destination for solar power developers in the country. It has the second largest installed capacity of about 5,000 megawatt compared to 7,000 MW in Karnataka, which is at the top of the list. Manufacturing was never a focus, but with a policy on solar equipment manufacturing now the […]
Gujarat Floats Tender for 110 MW of Solar Projects to be Set Up at various GETCO Substations
Tender No. GSECL/PP/RE&BD/110MW Solar PV/ Tender ID. -422237,Tender For “Inviting Bid For Design, Engineering, Supply & Procurement, Construction, Operation And Maintenance Of 110 MW Solar Photovoltaic Grid- Connected Ranging From 10 To 55 MW At Various Substations Of GETCO In The State Of Gujarat”GSECL CORP.OFFICE,P&P DEPT. For more information please see below link:
NTPC sets out to acquire solar projects not running on Chinese equipment
This is the first time that the state-owned power generator has evinced interest in acquiring operational solar projects. Earlier, the company had invited bids to procure solar power and set up projects New Delhi : In a major acquisition spree, country’s largest power producer NTPC has invited bids to buy operational solar power projects with […]
Power Minister to bat for under construction solar projects; seeks basic custom duty exemption
Union power minister RK Singh said that he will meet finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday to discuss this issue. Batting for solar power project developers, the Union power ministry will seek exemption of the upcoming basic customs duty (BCD) to be levied on the import of solar cells and panels. If approved by the […]