Gujarat tenders 1.6 GW of PV projects at Khavda Solar Park
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has launched a tender to procure 800 MW of solar power from PV projects to be set up in Khavda Solar Park, with additional up to 800 MW under greenshoe option. Bidding closes on June 15.
Waaree Renewable profit soars by 522%
Waaree Renewable Technologies reported a revenue of INR 351 crore and a net profit of INR 55.3 crore in FY 2022-23.
NHPC secures 200 MW solar project in Gujarat
NHPC has secured a 200 MW solar project within Gujarat State Electricity Corp Ltd’s 600 MW solar park at Khavda in Gujarat.
REC eyes up to INR 3 lakh crore lending for renewables by 2030
The state-owned power finance company aims to meet 20% of the INR 15 lakh crore ($181.25 billion) financing requirement for India’s targeted 500 GW of installed RE (non-fossil fuel) capacity.
NTPC launches tender for 60 MW solar in Cuba
NTPC, on behalf of Unión Eléctrica de Cuba (UNE), is accepting bids to develop a 60 MW grid-connected solar project in Cuba. The prospective developer will execute the capacity on a ‘build-own-operate-transfer’ basis. Bidding closes on July 20.
Ayana to supply 300 MW of round-the-clock renewable power to REMCL
Ayana Renewable Power will develop over 1 GW of renewable energy capacity comprising solar and wind, supplemented with a storage solution, to ensure round-the-clock power supply.
Researchers assess degradation in PV systems older than 15 years
Scientists have used the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) HOMER software to calculate the degradation of solar panels deployed in two rooftop PV systems operating in Germany since 2003. Their calculations focused on the energy productivity of the systems.
NLC seeks QCA services for 1.4 GW of solar and wind plants
NLC India Ltd is looking to engage a qualified coordinating agency (QCA) for its 1.4 GW of solar and wind power plants at various places in Tamil Nadu. The QCA will maintain the transmission of plant-level data and other required data to the state load dispatch center (SLDC), besides providing other services.
Utility-scale solar installation goes automated
Powered by installation robots, on-site assembly line and digital twin software, the Terabase automated power plant construction system aims to boost productivity and cut construction costs.
Govt panel outlines electricity market roadmap
A power ministry-constituted panel on electricity market development in India has proposed a market-based mechanism for secondary reserves, power purchase agreements (PPAs) of 12-15 years duration, and 5-minute metering, scheduling, dispatch, and settlement.
