In Short : India added 16 GW of renewable energy capacity by May 2025, including 13 GW solar and 3.1 GW wind, taking total RE capacity to 226.7 GW. In June, SECI issued 3.2 GW of solar-plus-storage tenders, emphasizing grid stability. These moves reflect India’s push toward its 500 GW non-fossil energy target and a […]
TN floats tenders to set up battery systems to store renewable energy – EQ
In Short : Tamil Nadu has launched tenders to establish battery energy storage systems (BESS) for renewable energy. These systems will store excess solar and wind power, ensuring grid stability and reducing intermittency issues. The move supports India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030, enhances energy security, and promotes sustainability, marking a significant step […]
Tenders invited for seven solar power projects of 72 MW: Himachal CM – EQ
In Short : Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister has announced the invitation of tenders for seven solar power projects totaling 72 MW. This initiative aims to boost the state’s renewable energy capacity and promote sustainable development. The projects are expected to attract significant investment, enhance energy security, and contribute to the state’s green energy goals. In […]
NHPC has initiated the bidding process for a pilot project aimed at establishing a green hydrogen-based mobility station in Kargil, Ladakh – EQ Mag
The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has initiated the bidding process for a pilot project aimed at establishing a green hydrogen-based mobility station in Kargil, Ladakh. The project’s objective is to operate two hydrogen fuel cell-based buses within the local area, promoting sustainable and zero-emission transportation. The selected contractor will be responsible for developing a […]
New Jersey starts process for 3.5-GW offshore transmission solicitation – EQ Mag
Decision will help inject an additional 3.5GW of power needed to reach the state’s 11GW offshore wind goal New Jersey has officially launched its second State Agreement Approach (SAA) to bring power from offshore wind projects ashore. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has asked the state’s grid operator to include the state’s […]
Prices go up in French tenders for rooftop, ground-mounted PV projects – EQ Mag
The French government has selected roughly 173 MW of solar projects in the latest tenders for rooftop commercial and industrial (C&I) and ground-mounted capacity, witnessing an increase in prices in both rounds. The fourth round of the country’s PPE2 multi-year energy procurement programme has resulted in winning bids totalling 58 MW for rooftop C&I installations, […]
India to issue tenders for 250 GW of new renewable capacity by March 2028 – EQ Mag
NEW DELHI : India will issue tenders for the installation of 250 gigawatts (GW) of green energy capacity by March 2028, according to a government memo released on Monday, as it looks to cut its emissions by 45% from 2005 levels. After missing a target to install 175 GW in renewable energy capacity by 2022, […]
Cox Energy scores 45 MW of solar in Colombia’s capacity tender – EQ Mag
Mexico City-based solar power producer Cox Energy America SAB de CV (BMV:COXA) said on Thursday it had secured 45 MW of solar PV in Colombia’s recent grid capacity allocation round. The awarded capacity will be distributed between three projects, in which Cox Energy America plans to invest a total of USD 45 million (EUR 42.5m). […]
Chile’s Codelco invites tenders to buy 2.5 TWh of renewables per year – EQ Mag
Chilean state-owned copper miner Codelco said on Friday it had launched a call for tenders to invite domestic and foreign companies to supply around 2,500 GWh of renewable power annually for its operations. The company is seeking to diversify its portfolio of renewable energy suppliers and encourage the development of the renewables industry, Codelco’s executive […]
Germany opens tenders for 3.2 GW of onshore wind, 216 MW of solar – EQ Mag
Germany has launched two tenders in which it is seeking proposals for 3,210 MW of onshore wind and 216.66 MW of rooftop solar capacity, the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) said on Wednesday. The deadline for submitting bids in both rounds is February 1, 2023. Projects competing in the onshore wind auction must have been approved […]