Minister says India has surpassed 1.7 GW of non-commercial rooftop solar capacity
RK Singh told the upper house of the Indian parliament yesterday the nation had added 780 MW of new generation capacity in the last two years. The share of renewables in India’s power mix is rising too, but not fast enough to ensure electricity supply for all.
China’s air pollution reduces PV production potential by up to 13%
If China could travel back to the 1960s with its 2016 PV generation capacity it could harvest an additional 14 TWh of solar power, according to a study by academics at universities in Switzerland and the Netherlands. With a mixed record for reducing pollution, the country’s solar fleet output appears to be drastically affected by dimmed solar radiation.
Uttar Pradesh tenders 25 MW rooftop solar under ‘RESCO’ mode
Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has invited bids to set up an aggregate 25 MW capacity of grid-connected rooftop solar systems at government/semi-government buildings in the state. The systems—in individual capacities of 25 kWp to 500 kWp—are to be installed under RESCO model on gross-metering basis. Bidding closes on August 12.
Private utility AEML tenders 350 MW of wind-solar hybrid projects
Private-sector utility Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited has invited global bids to set up 350 MW of grid-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects. There is also the Greenshoe option to add another 350 MW. The projects—to be developed on build-own-operate basis—can be set up anywhere in India. Bidding closes on August 9.
India needs to spend Rs 5 trillion on transmission to power $5 trillion economy
As the country races to add or upgrade infrastructure for electricity transmission, it needs to take steps to encourage private investments as also lower consumer prices—according to a white paper by Confederation of Indian Industry that includes recommendations on planning, operations and costs for a robust transmission system.
SECI amends 2 GW solar tender for state-run power generators
Micro and mini grid-connected projects will also be considered. Further, SECI has notified waiver of ISTS charges and losses and 6-month extension in the commissioning date.
FAME II: Proposals invited for deployment of 1000 EV charging stations
The charging stations should preferably be connected with grid-connected solar power plants of required capacity as per MNRE guidelines. The deadline for submission of the proposals is August 20.
Frontline to set up 100 MW solar plant in Himachal Pradesh
The pact with the diversified business group comes close on the heels of Renew Power’s proposal for 200 MW power projects in the state.
Tata Power to set up 50 MW solar project for NTT Com-Netmagic
The power generated from the captive project in Solapur city of Maharashtra will be supplied to NTT Com-Netmagic’s data centres across the state.
Madhya Pradesh tenders 32 MW rooftop solar projects
Bids are invited to set up more than 32 MWp of ‘RESCO mode’ grid-connected projects for sale of solar power to the Mandideep industrial area in the state. Bidding closes on August 13.
