Uma Gupta
NHPC secures 200 MW solar project in Gujarat
NHPC has secured a 200 MW solar project within Gujarat State Electricity Corp Ltd’s 600 MW solar park at Khavda in Gujarat.
REC eyes up to INR 3 lakh crore lending for renewables by 2030
The state-owned power finance company aims to meet 20% of the INR 15 lakh crore ($181.25 billion) financing requirement for India’s targeted 500 GW of installed RE (non-fossil fuel) capacity.
Siemens to acquire Mass-Tech Controls’ EV division
The acquisition will strengthen Siemens’ capability to address the fast-growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in India.
Indian researchers design 31.57% efficient, lead-free perovskite solar cell device
Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar, Assam, have designed a formamidinium tin iodide (FASnI3) active layer-based perovskite solar cell that achieves an admirable power conversion efficiency of 31.57% while scoring well on other performance parameters too.
NTPC launches tender for 60 MW solar in Cuba
NTPC, on behalf of Unión Eléctrica de Cuba (UNE), is accepting bids to develop a 60 MW grid-connected solar project in Cuba. The prospective developer will execute the capacity on a ‘build-own-operate-transfer’ basis. Bidding closes on July 20.
Ayana to supply 300 MW of round-the-clock renewable power to REMCL
Ayana Renewable Power will develop over 1 GW of renewable energy capacity comprising solar and wind, supplemented with a storage solution, to ensure round-the-clock power supply.
Govt to launch scheme for livelihood applications of distributed renewable energy
India’s power minister said the government will create a large program for distributed renewable energy livelihoods, like rooftop solar and solar irrigation schemes.
Vibrant Energy, Saint-Gobain sign PPA for round-the-clock power supply
Vibrant Energy will set up a 100 MW DC interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected wind-solar hybrid project in Madhya Pradesh. The plant will supply round-the-clock power to Saint-Gobain’s facilities in India.
NLC seeks QCA services for 1.4 GW of solar and wind plants
NLC India Ltd is looking to engage a qualified coordinating agency (QCA) for its 1.4 GW of solar and wind power plants at various places in Tamil Nadu. The QCA will maintain the transmission of plant-level data and other required data to the state load dispatch center (SLDC), besides providing other services.
Larsen & Toubro’s electrolyzer fab to start production this fiscal
The Indian multinational EPC company is setting up a pressurized alkaline electrolyzer factory with a capacity of 1 GW per annum. It expects to produce the first few electrolyzers from this facility by March next year.
