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.
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.
BHEL wins NTPC order for 25 MW floating solar project
Having won a 100 MW floating solar project last month, state-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has added another 25 MW from NTPC to emerge as the largest EPC player in India’s floating solar segment.
Singaporean Sembcorp will invest Rs 5169 million in India arm to push renewables growth
After Singapore, India is the second largest revenue generator for the integrated energy player. In year 2018, it earned overall revenues of S$11,634 million (Rs 587 billion), of which S$1685 million (Rs 85 billion) came from power business of Sembcorp Energy India Limited.
NLC India commissions 63 MW solar capacity in Tamil Nadu
The state-owned power generator has commissioned 63 MW capacity out of the 100 MW solar PV power plant in Tirunelveli district, with Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) as the beneficiary.
EDEN Renewables seals power supply agreements for 716 MW of new solar capacity
The deals will pave the way for four new solar parks that are set to be commissioned towards the end of next year.
Economic Survey calls for $330 billion investment in renewables
The annual report has placed EVs at the heart of India’s decarbonization and called for an Indian answer to the U.S. ‘Motor City’ of Detroit, where electric vehicles and the batteries to run them could be manufactured.
‘Anti-dumping duty on coated steel will impede solar growth’
Citing the risk to solar projects, lobby group the National Solar Energy Federation Of India has asked the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to exclude flat steel products coated with alloy of aluminum and zinc from anti-dumping duty.
