MNRE puts call for ‘global supergrid’ proposals on hold
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy had invited consulting proposals for its ambitious globally interconnected power grid plan called ‘one sun, one world, one grid’ (OSOWOG). The program—taken up with assistance from the World Bank— aims at seamless sharing of renewable energy resources among countries for mutual benefits and global sustainability.
India, Russia to fund joint R&D in renewable energy
The programme aims to create market-ready technology-based solutions, products, and services with the potential to scale in India, Russia, and other countries.
Azure Power secures Letter of Award for 2 GW Greenshoe option
With this, the NYSE-listed developer has been awarded 4 GW in total as part of an auction won in December, which is one of the largest solar projects ever awarded globally.
NHPC, GEDCOL sign MoU to develop 500 MW floating solar in Odisha
The two entities shall form a joint venture to plan and develop an aggregate 500 MW of floating solar capacity in a phased manner, preferably in 50 MW packages, in the state.
NTPC partners NIIF for renewable energy and power distribution projects
This partnership with the government-backed infrastructure-specific investment fund will help NTPC raise capital as it aims for nearly 30 GW of overall power generation capacity from renewable energy sources by 2032.
EESL, Noida Authority sign agreement on EV charging infrastructure
Noida Authority has selected Energy Efficiency Services Limited to deploy public charging stations under the second phase of the FAME India Scheme. A total of 162 public EV charging stations comprising 108 122kW fast chargers and 54 Bharat DC001 (15kW) are to be installed in the city.
Enel joins the Indian solar gold rush
The Italian utility, fresh from securing its first 300 MW of PV generation capacity in the recent, record-setting tender held by SECI, has teamed up with the state-owned Norwegian Investment Fund to commit to further clean energy facilities in India.
BP commits $70m to UK-India green growth fund
The fossil fuel company will become a partner in the fund, which invests in clean energy projects.
Uttar Pradesh set for 2 GW ‘ultra-mega’ renewable energy park
The state cabinet has approved a 74:26 joint venture proposal by publicly-owned hydropower company THDC India and the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency for the ambitious project.
Denmark and India sign MoU on green energy transition
The new Indo-Danish cooperation will prepare the Indian energy system for the integration of 450 GW renewable energy by 2030. It will focus on knowledge exchange in areas such as energy planning and scenario modelling, integration of high share of renewable energy, power system flexibility and electricity markets.
