Uma Gupta
Reliance’ green energy giga complex will be ready for commissioning this year, Adani announces further investment in Gujarat
Reliance Industries and Adani Group, which have made big investments in creating an integrated renewable energy ecosystem in Gujarat, announced their further plans for the state at the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.
Tata to start construction of 20 GWh lithium battery plant in Gujarat
Tata Group is about to start the construction of a 20 GWh lithium-ion battery plant in the Sanad city of Gujarat.
Apraava Energy secures 250 MW solar power project in Rajasthan
Apraava Energy has secured a 250 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected solar energy project from National Hydroelectric Power Corp. (NHPC). The project, located in Rajasthan, will supply power under a 25-year power purchase agreement with NHPC.
SECI allocates 900 MW wind-solar hybrid power projects at average price of $0.038/kWh
NTPC Renewable Energy, Green Infra Wind Energy, and Juniper Green Energy have emerged winners in SECI’s 2 GW wind-solar hybrid tender. The three developers have been allocated a cumulative 900 MW capacity at an average price of INR 3.19 ($0.038)/kWh.
India installed 10 GW of solar capacity in 2023
India added about 6.5 GW of new utility-scale solar capacity in the Jan.-Dec. period of 2023. Capacity addition from rooftop installations was 3 GW. Around 500 MW was installed in the off-grid/distributed solar segment.
The Hydrogen Stream: Hyundai, IIT Madras partner to set up Hydrogen Innovation Valley in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) announced it has received a grant of INR 100 crore (over $12 million) from Hyundai towards the establishment of a dedicated ‘Hydrogen Innovation Valley’ in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Ayodhya set to become UP’s first solar city
The temple town of Ayodhya’s 40 MW solar plant will become fully operational by March 2024. In rooftop PV, a total capacity of 1,073 kW has been established on residential, commercial, and industrial buildings in the city. Solar-powered boats, water kiosks, and streetlights showcase Ayodhya’s dedication to harnessing solar energy across diverse sectors.
Saatvik Solar appoints channel partner for Maharashtra and Goa region
Gurugram-based Saatvik Solar has appointed Celestial as an exclusive channel partner to market and sell its PV modules in Maharashtra and Goa.
NTPC invites EoI to set up green hydrogen generation and storage product manufacturing facilities in Andhra Pradesh
NTPC Green Energy Ltd has invited an Expression of Interest from manufacturers of products used in generation and storage of green hydrogen or its derivatives, to set up manufacturing facilities in Andhra Pradesh. The facilities will come up within the green hydrogen hub being developed by NTPC in Pudimadaka, Achutapuram.
Premier Energies secures 608 MW solar module supply contract with NTPC
Premier Energies has secured an INR 1,700-crore PV module supply contract with NTPC. It will supply 608 MW of bifacial PV modules built with made-in-India cells to NTPC’s Nokh Solar Project in Rajasthan.
