Uma Gupta
Grew wins 2 GW wafer-to-module capacity under PLI Scheme
Ahmedabad-based Grew Energy will receive incentives of INR 566.71 crore for 2 GW of integrated wafer-cell-module manufacturing.
Avaada Energy secures 421 MW (DC) solar project
Avaada has won a 421 MW (DC) solar project at a tariff of INR 2.70 ($0.03)/kWh. The project, connected to the inter-state transmission system, will supply power to Damodar Valley Corp. (DVC).
Bangladesh needs up to $1.71 billion annually till 2041 for 40% renewable energy capacity
A new report says the time is ripe for Bangladesh to increase renewable energy-based generation capacity to reduce costly fossil-fuel imports and drive down subsidy burdens on the power sector. It finds the nation would need to consistently invest $1.53 billion to $1.71 billion annually until 2041 to build a 40% renewable energy capacity of the electricity demand of 61,866 MW in 2041.
Vibrant Energy secures INR 2,200 crore for 300 MW wind-solar hybrid projects
Vibrant Energy has secured over INR 2,200 crore ($268.55 million) from Power Finance Corp. (PFC) to build 300 MW (AC) of wind-solar projects in Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.
Waaree Renewable Technologies secures 221.8 MW DC solar EPC contract
Waaree Renewable Technologies has secured a 221.8 MW DC solar project from a steel manufacturing company. It will execute the project on a turnkey basis.
India to tender 50 GW of renewable energy capacity annually for next five years
The structured bidding trajectory will provide sufficient time to renewable energy developers to plan their finances, develop business plans and manage the supply chain more efficiently, said power minister R.K. Singh.
Jakson Green to build CO2-to-methanol plant in partnership with NTPC
Set to commence production shortly, the CO2-to-methanol plant is being established at NTPC’s existing thermal power station in Vindhyachal, Madhya Pradesh. It will convert 20 tonnes-per-day (tpd) of CO2 to 10 tpd methanol through a catalytic hydrogenation process, utilizing CO2 from thermal plant flue gas through a carbon capture unit and green hydrogen produced by electrolysis.
IndiGrid commissions its first battery storage project coupled with solar panels
IndiGrid has installed and commissioned a pilot project of solar panel bank coupled with battery energy storage systems (BESS) at its Dhule Substation in Maharashtra.
Tata Power Renewable to set up 40 MWp captive solar plant for INOX Air Products
The solar plant in Dhule would supply power to air separation units operated by INOX Air Products in Maharashtra.
Amp Energy India wins 1 GW solar cell and module capacity under PLI Scheme
The renewable energy developer has won incentives of INR 140 crore ($17 million) for 1 GW of integrated solar PV cell and module production capacity.
