Uma Gupta
World Bank approves additional $1.5 billion to support India’s green hydrogen, renewable energy push
The World Bank has approved an additional $1.5 billion loan to help promote the development of green hydrogen market and scale up renewable energy penetration in India.
JSW Energy secures 700 MW solar PPA, 300 MW wind-solar hybrid LoA from SJVN
JSW Energy has secured a power purchase agreement with SJVN for 700 MW of interstate-connected solar capacity in Rajasthan. It has also been awarded a 300 MW wind-solar hybrid project by SJVN.
NHPC secures 200 MW solar PPA with GUVNL
NHPC has signed a power purchase agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) for its 200 MW solar power project at Khavda in Gujarat.
Bluebird Solar supplies PV modules for C&I project in Rajasthan
Bluebird Solar has supplied 3.38 MW of PV modules for a commercial & industrial (C&I) solar project located in Bhiwadi district of Rajasthan. Orb Energy has installed the project for C&I client Hi-Tech Gears.
Delhi’s peak power demand grew 3.8 times faster on hot and humid days than on moderate days in the last 12 months: IEEFA
Also, hot and humid days nearly doubled in the 12-month period till June 22, 2024 compared to the corresponding period in 2022-23, according to a new briefing note by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
SECI launches 1 GW/2 GWh battery storage tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has invited proposals to set up 2 GWh (1 GW x 2 hours) of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected projects of standalone battery energy storage systems. Bidding closes on August 5.
Serentica Invites EoI for 800 MWh standalone battery energy storage
Serentica is seeking technical partners worldwide to set up interstate transmission system-connected battery energy storage systems to supply 800 MWh of battery capacity to Serentica’s round-the-clock green energy projects.
Financial incentives, awareness could boost energy transition among MSMEs: WRI India
A new working paper by WRI India identifies existing gaps and offers suggestions to design policies that assist micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to switch to clean energy at a faster rate.
SJVN inks renewable power supply MoU with AM Ammonia
SJVN Green Energy Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AM Green Ammonia (India) for long-term supply of renewable energy to AM Green’s forthcoming green ammonia plants in Andhra Pradesh.
India installed 14.7 GW solar in FY 2024
India installed about 11.7 GW of utility-scale solar capacity and another 3 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the twelve months ending March 31, 2024.
