Anil Ambani’s Reliance Power debarred from participating in SECI’s tenders for three years
The debarment follows the submission of a fake document by Reliance Power’s arm Maharashtra Energy Generation Ltd (the ‘bidder’), now known as Reliance NU BESS Ltd, in response to SECI’s tender for setting up 1 GW/2 GWh of standalone battery energy storage (BESS) projects.
U.S. Government releases bottom-up solar pricing tool
The U.S. Department of Energy’s latest solar cost model shows that residential solar prices are up, commercial solar is getting cheaper and utility-scale pricing remains flat. The addition of batteries increases costs by $1.75/W for residential projects and $0.75/W for larger installations.
Rajesh Power Services plans to raise around INR 150-160 crore through IPO
The Gujarat-based EPC service provider for the power sector intends to utilise part of the net proceeds for in-house development of technical expertise in the production of green hydrogen and associated equipment such as electrolysers.
Rajasthan, Gujarat need policy interventions to sustain leadership in renewable energy deployment: IEEFA
A new briefing note by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) recommends lower incremental green tariffs, dedicated infrastructure funds, green budgeting, scaling up distributed renewable energy and advancing grid modernisation and energy storage to cement Gujarat and Rajasthan’s leadership in renewable energy deployment.
India re-elected as president of International Solar Alliance
The seventh session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly has elected India as President and France as co-president for a period of two years from 2024 to 2026.
First Solar warns global solar manufacturers of patent infringement
The U.S. solar panel manufacturer has sent letters to Longi, Trina Solar, Jinko Solar, JA Solar and Canadian Solar saying it believes the companies are infringing on its patents.
India requires $6.5 billion to achieve apparel sector’s 2030 emission reduction target through renewables and energy efficiency
A new report by Apparel Impact Institute and Development Finance International Inc. says India needs $6.5 billion in financing to reduce its textile and apparel industry’s emissions by 45% by 2030 through renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions. While around $2.5 billion is available, there is still a $4 billion financing gap in India.
NTPC, ONGC to form renewable and new energy joint venture company
This joint venture company will venture into various renewable energy and new energy opportunities including solar, wind, energy storage, green molecule, e-mobility, carbon credits, green credits, etc.
Tata Power records its highest ever quarterly profit of INR 1,533 crore
Tata Power has reported a net profit (profit after tax) of INR 1,533 crore in July-Aug.-Sep quarter of FY 2024-25, up 51% year-on-year.
Power ministry proposes amendments to tariff-based competitive bidding for solar, wind and hybrid renewable energy projects
The draft amendments released by the power ministry include a reduced PPA period of 15 years, cyber compliance by developers, and insurance surety bonds as a new instrument for establishment of earnest money deposit/performance bank guarantee.
