NTPC arm tenders 30 MW solar in Madhya Pradesh
Bids are invited to set up 30 MW grid-connected solar capacity across various locations in the State. The projects shall be awarded through domestic competitive bidding. Bidding closes on January 7.
Amp Energy unveils the largest distributed generation RE project in Eastern India
The developer claims that its 10.5 MW on-site solar plant for Tata Hitachi’s Kharagpur facility in West Bengal is the largest behind-the-meter renewable energy project in Eastern India.
Indian Railways invites proposals for solar-plus-storage pilot in Gujarat
The project—to be set up on a 90-acre vacant Railway land at Dahod in Gujarat—shall be awarded through competitive bidding. Western Railways shall be the offtaker for 25 years at a price discovered through the bidding process.
32% growth in electricity subsidies shows that public DISCOMs need reforms
A new report looks at the rising dependence of India’s DISCOMs on electricity subsidies, despite concerted bailout efforts by the central government. It assesses various states’ performance in reining in DISCOMs’ financial losses and enhancing their overall efficiency over the last five years. Building on these findings, the study suggests reforms in the distribution and design of subsidies to increase power companies’ revenues as consumption surges.
NTPC invites proposals for solarization projects in ISA member countries
The selected applicants are required to execute projects across categories like solar-powered cold storage, solar water pumps, solar-powered reverse-osmosis water systems and off-grid solar systems for primary health care centers on a turnkey basis. The work includes engineering, supply, erection, commissioning along with maintenance support for three years.
Competition in intra-state transmission sector will drive India’s renewable energy progress
The intra-state transmission infrastructure is the weakest link in the grid. The introduction of competition from private players can help drive down construction costs and promote timely completion of projects, assisting the absorption of low-cost, domestic renewable energy generation.
EESL commissions 8 MW solar plant for MSEDCL
The solar plant, installed at Devdaithan village in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district, will provide eight hours of uninterrupted electricity for agricultural loads served by the respective feeder.
IIT Jodhpur to get a 3 MW rooftop solar plant
Bids are invited to install and commission a 3 MW grid-connected rooftop solar project at Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur) in the state of Rajasthan. The scope of work also includes operation and maintenance for ten years.
Ecoppia robotic cleaners selected for Azure Power’s 450MW solar project
The Israeli developer of module cleaning robots has bagged an order from Indian solar developer Azure Power to deploy its water-free cleaning solution across a 450 MW solar project in Rajasthan.
Tata Power arm hits ‘100 solar microgrids’ milestone
TP Renewable Microgrid has installed an aggregate 3 MW of solar microgrid capacity with its 100th project commissioned in Ratnapur, Uttar Pradesh.
