SECI tenders 3 GW ISTS connected solar power projects
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids for selection of solar power developers for setting up of 3 GW Interstate Transmission System (ISTS) connected solar power projects under global competitive bidding. Out of its 20 GW tender plan for the 2017-18 fiscal year, approximately 11 GW has already been tendered.
Municipal bonds may help India get close to its 40 GW rooftop solar target
Although the development of rooftop solar is not progressing in India as planned by the government, a group of international experts is suggesting to use municipal financing to raise debt availability, and to reduce PV system costs.
Odisha: 1,415 acres of suitable land identified for 400 MW solar park
Keeping in sight the plan of Renewable Energy policy 2016, government of Odisha is putting efforts for solar development and has identified land for 400MW solar park.
Adani to build 1 GW+ renewable energy in Andhra Pradesh
Adani Group has signed a MoU with Andhra Pradesh government for the development of more than 1 GW of renewable energy in the state.
UP receives INR 22 billion investment from Amplus Solar to set up 500 MW solar capacity
During the recent Uttar Pradesh Investors summit, amplus solar signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the state government for the investment of INR 22 billion over the next 5 years.
Tata Power proposes solar roof top projects in member countries of ISA
On the sixth meeting of ISA’s International Steering Committee (ISC), Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd made a presentation showcasing their offerings to install solar rooftop projects and key service terms proposing to reach 1 MW capacity in each country.
Southern states dominate India’s 2017 record solar installs
India’s southern states have emerged as leaders in solar, dominating installations in 2017, according to the latest figures from Mercom Capital Group. Overall, the company says 9.6 GW of solar PV were installed across the country last year. Despite this, 2018 will see a decline, it says.
Avaada Power to develop 1.6 GW of solar in Uttar Pradesh
Avaada Power Pvt Ltd has committed US$1.55 billion to develop solar PV projects in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Telangana government releases solar rooftop tender up to 1,000 kW
A tender for 1 kW to 1,000 kW grid-connected rooftop solar power plants at various locations in Telangana state has been released by Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation Ltd (TSREDCO).
MNRE deletes DCR clause from 5 GW Phase-II Batch-IV VGF scheme
In response to the domestic content dispute with the U.S., India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has deleted all of the domestic content clauses from the National Solar Mission Phase-II, Batch-IV: 5 GW VGF scheme.
