Uma Gupta
Uttar Pradesh targets 30,000 solar pump installations under PM KUSUM this fiscal
The state and the central government will provide cumulative financial support of INR 434 crore ($52.2 million) for the installation of 30,000 solar pumps across the state.
TotalEnergies to invest $300 million in new joint venture with Adani Green Energy
Adani Green Energy Ltd and French company TotalEnergies have agreed to create a new 50:50 joint venture (JV) with a 1,050 MW portfolio of solar and wind assets. TotalEnergies will make an equity investment of $300 million in the JV.
SJVN tenders 1.5 GW of wind-solar hybrid power projects
Developers have until Nov. 2 to submit bids to set up 1.5 GW of wind-solar hybrid power projects on a build-own-operate basis in India.
SJVN to get PFC loan for 70% of over $14.2 billion renewables, thermal projects
SJVN is setting up renewable energy, thermal power and other projects at a total cost of about INR 118,826 crore ($14,276 million). The MoU with PFC will allow it term loan financial assistance at around 70% of the project cost.
AmpIn Energy to supply 33.1 MW of solar power to Varroc
AmpIn Energy Transition’s 105 MWp solar park in Parbhani, Maharashtra, will supply 33.1 MW of solar power to Varroc’s manufacturing plants in the state.
PFC Consulting launches 1.25 GW solar tender
PFC Consulting Ltd has invited bids to develop 1.25 GW of solar projects, connected to the interstate transmission grid, on a build-own-operate basis in India. Bidding closes on Oct. 12.
Gautam Solar granted patent for innovation in PV module production
Gautam Solar claims its bussing tool reduces manual work by over 50% and doubles solar panel yield, at a fraction of the cost of an automatic machine.
UK firm to supply argon recycling technology to 2 GW Mundra solar facility
Surrey-based Gas Recovery and Recycle Ltd (GR2L) will supply its ArgonØ machinery that can recycle up to 95% of argon used in the fabrication of silicon wafers for solar panels.
Crisil to acquire Bridge To India Energy
The acquisition will enhance Crisil’s positioning in consulting services for the renewables and new energy sector.
Fossil share in Rajasthan’s power mix drops to 50% as solar and wind surge
In Rajasthan, power generation from renewable energy sources (solar, wind, nuclear, hydro, and bioenergy) is now on par with fossil fuel-based generation.
