SECI tenders 300 MW solar under CPSU Scheme
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) has invited domestic bids to install a 300 MW (AC) solar PV project, on a turnkey basis, in Andhra Pradesh.
Avaada Energy wins 560 MW (DC) solar project in Maharashtra
Avaada has secured a 560 MW (DC) solar project from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL). The project will supply power to MSEDCL at a tariff of INR 2.88 ($0.035)/kWh.
US company develops robotic solution to address installer shortage
Sarcos has designed a robotic PV construction solution that delivers, detects, lifts, and places PV modules in large-scale solar plants. It has recently field tested and validated the prototype solution in a pilot project funded by the US Department of Energy.
Jakson Green’s global order book surpasses 1 GW
The company has won large-scale renewable energy EPC projects in Africa and Middle-East regions. Its India portfolio includes an order to construct the single largest commercial and industrial solar park in Rajasthan.
NLC launches 200 MW solar EPC tender
The government-owned thermal energy producer has invited bids to install and commission a 200 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar plant anywhere in India. Bidding closes on May 9.
NTPC tenders EPC package for 300 MW solar in Gujarat
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) is accepting bids to install and commission a 300 MW grid-connected solar PV project at Khavda RE Power Park in Rann of Kutch. Bidding closes on May 26.
Avaada Energy secures 421 MW (DC) solar project
Avaada has won a 421 MW (DC) solar project at a tariff of INR 2.70 ($0.03)/kWh. The project, connected to the inter-state transmission system, will supply power to Damodar Valley Corp. (DVC).
Bangladesh needs up to $1.71 billion annually till 2041 for 40% renewable energy capacity
A new report says the time is ripe for Bangladesh to increase renewable energy-based generation capacity to reduce costly fossil-fuel imports and drive down subsidy burdens on the power sector. It finds the nation would need to consistently invest $1.53 billion to $1.71 billion annually until 2041 to build a 40% renewable energy capacity of the electricity demand of 61,866 MW in 2041.
India to tender 50 GW of renewable energy capacity annually for next five years
The structured bidding trajectory will provide sufficient time to renewable energy developers to plan their finances, develop business plans and manage the supply chain more efficiently, said power minister R.K. Singh.
NTPC Ltd seeks bifacial modules for Nokh solar project
NTPC has tendered the bifacial PV module package for the Nokh solar project in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Only domestic manufacturers are eligible to bid. Bidding closes on April 25.
