UPPCL, SECI sign 1 GW solar power sale agreement
The Uttar Pradesh Power Corp. Ltd (UPPCL) will procure 1 GW of solar power from interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected projects with SECI as the intermediary procurer (trader).
NTPC launches 1 GW wind-solar hybrid tender
NTPC has invited bids to develop wind-solar hybrid projects for supply of 1 GW of power. The project can be located anywhere in India and must connect to the interstate transmission system.
Manoj Kohli, Mahesh Makhija appointed to Sunsure Energy Board of Directors
Sunsure Energy has appointed former SoftBank India head Manoj Kohli and renewable energy specialist Mahesh Makhija to its Board of Directors.
Blended finance key to scaling small-scale solar projects
Bringing together private and public capital in a risk-adjusted return structure, is key to scaling up financing for renewable energy assets such as solar mini-grids, says a new report.
Philippines proposes register for PV system installers
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) is moving ahead with plans to require solar system installers to officially register with it. The DOE says that only registered installers will be recommended to government entities seeking PV installation services.
SJVN gets Letter of Intent from GUVNL for 200 MW solar project
SJVN Green Energy Ltd will develop the project on a build-own-operate basis and supply the power generated to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd under a 25-year power purchase agreement. The project can be located anywhere in India.
Larsen & Toubro wins 75 MW floating solar project
Larsen & Toubro, an Indian multinational EPC provider, has secured the contract to build a 75 MW floating solar PV plant on Panchet Dam.
Gensol Engineering raises INR 900 crore equity through preferential round
Gensol Engineering, a solar EPC and electric mobility solutions provider, has raised INR 900 crore ($108.46 million) equity capital from international and domestic investors.
Acciona Energía to build 412 MWp solar plant in Rajasthan
Acciona Energy expects to complete the 412 MWp solar PV project by 2025. The plant will be the Spanish renewable energy developer’s largest project in the country.
Engie to showcase decarbonization solutions at India Energy Week 2024, Goa
India Energy Week (IEW) 2024 is being organized by the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI), under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, from Feb. 6 to 9, 2024.
