Uma Gupta
IREDA extends bidding for 5 GW solar under CPSU Phase II
State-owned power generators now have until June 15 to bid for setting up the capacity under the CPSU Phase II Scheme that allows the use of only India-made cells and modules for the projects. The selection would be made on the basis of the viability gap funding requirement per MW quoted by them to cover the cost difference with imported solar cells and modules.
Siemens sees big opportunity in India for its electric mobility solutions
The company expects the first phase of growth in the Indian electric vehicle market coming from commercial vehicles. It has been quick to capitalize on the opportunity by partnering with Switch Mobility, the electric vehicle arm of commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland.
GGGI supporting 250 MW solar plant along Mumbai-Nagpur highway
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), technical partner for the project, has also helped mobilize finance. The plant will help meet electric vehicle charging and other energy requirements on the highway.
Indian Railways tenders 740 MW of ground-mounted solar
The capacity—to be set up on a build, own, operate basis—will be installed on vacant railway land. Bidding closes on August 26.
Solex orders 1.2 GW solar module production line
The Gujarat-based solar panel maker will buy the production equipment from China’s Jinchen Machinery. Solex also has plans for a 1 GW cell line.
Solar-powered cold storage as a service
Small and marginal farmers in the Muzaffarpur district of Bihar are making productive use of solar energy to reduce their losses and increase income, thanks to an innovative pay-per-use cooling service for perishable horticulture produce.
Cheaper renewable energy will leave new coal assets stranded
A new Ieefa report discusses the viability of under-construction coal-fired power plants and evaluates the associated stranded asset risk in building additional coal-fired capacity in India’s electricity system.
PCUs sought for 500 MW Rewa solar capacity
The selected vendor shall also be responsible for installing and commissioning the power-conditioning units (central inverters) at the solar sites in Madhya Pradesh.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids to switch to 100% fossil-free electricity by year end
The company is working on electrified, reliable, and decarbonized operations and products to get closer toward a carbon-neutral future.
Scatec enters Indian solar market
The Norwegian renewables business has acquired a 50% stake in Acme’s 900 MW solar project in Rajasthan. The project will benefit from a 25-year PPA with the Solar Energy Corporation of India.
