Tamil Nadu can reach 13.8 GW solar by 2027, finds IEEFA
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has stated that Tamil Nadu is India’s national model for low-cost renewable electricity generation. It finds that the state has the capability to increase its solar capacity six-fold in the next 10 years.
Andhra Pradesh releases status of renewable energy installations
Solar tops the installation list in 2017-18 with 264 MW of capacity commissioned to surpass wind for the period. Wind power remains leading renewable resource, as of January 31, 2018.
Mahindra Susten commissions 2.2 MW rooftop plant in Rajasthan
One of India’s leading solar EPC companies, Mahindra Susten has commissioned a 2.2 MW rooftop solar PV plant for a textile factory in Bhawanimandi, Rajasthan. The company claims it is the largest rooftop plant in the desert state.
India to develop 60 solar cities
MNRE has sanctioned around $1 billion for the development of 60 solar cities in India. The government has also conferred the development of 52 green campuses.
Assam: SECI tenders 70 MW of Solar project
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has announced 70 MW grid-connected solar PV power plant to be installed at Amguri Solar Park in Assam.
L&T Construction wins 200MW solar EPC orders valued at $92 million
Larsen & Toubro Construction will install two 100 MW each solar power plants in the states of Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan.
Guyana, and Togo ratify ISA framework
With two new countries, the Republic of Guyana, and Togo, the number of nations to have ratified the International Solar Alliance (ISA) framework agreement has reached 21. ISA will host 6th International Steering Committee (ISC) meeting on February 20.
Karnataka: KREDL tenders 1.2 GW of solar PV
Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) has announced a 1.2 GW tender for a grid-connected ground-mounted solar PV project to be installed in the Pavagada Solar Park.
Bihar: BREDA issues 40 MW PV rooftop tender
The Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) has issued a 40 MW tender for grid-connected rooftop solar PV.
India’s solar status 2017 w/ charts, Bridge to India
India’s solar sector witnessed a huge growth in 2017. The country is close to 20 GW cumulative solar installation at the end of January 2018. Bridge to India has released several charts comparing renewable installations, tariff rates, and upcoming projects. The data shows India installed 8.5 GW utility-scale and 1.4 GW rooftop solar in 2017.
