SECI invites global bids for 100 MW floating solar in Jharkhand
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has invited global bids for the installation and commissioning of a 100 MW (AC) floating solar project at Getalsud Dam in the Ranchi district. The installer’s scope of work also includes ten years of operations and maintenance of the solar plant. Bidding closes on March 31.
MNRE notifies framework for promotion of distributed renewable energy-based livelihood applications
The framework will guide the state-level and central government ministries and other stakeholders in formulating schemes and programs for the promotion of distributed renewable energy-based livelihood applications.
Gujarat tenders 300 MW of ‘capex mode’ residential rooftop solar
March 7 is the last date to submit bids for the installation and commissioning of grid-connected rooftop solar plants in various sizes for rural residential consumers in the State.
Ayana, Greenko partner on 6 GWh of pump-hydro storage
Greenko Group will provide Ayana with 6 GWh of pumped-hydro storage capacity from its project in Andhra Pradesh, allowing Ayana to provide firm power to offakers.
India’s technology path key to global steel decarbonisation
The global steel industry is poised to shift from coal to hydrogen. With enough high-quality iron ore and low prices for hydrogen, India could play a pivotal role in global steel decarbonisation given its large and growing economy.
Borosil Renewables to expand solar glass manufacturing capacity to 2,000 tons per day
The solar panel glass manufacturer expects strong growth in demand for its products at home and abroad with a significant rise expected in the production of PV modules in the USA and Europe.
Torrent Power to acquire 25 MW solar plant, Reliance completes acquisition of 40% stake in Sterling & Wilson Solar
The 25 MW solar project acquired by Torrent Power benefits from a a 25-year power purchase agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd, a wholly-owned unit of Reliance Industries Ltd, now holds 40% of the total paid-up equity share capital of Sterling & Wilson Solar following acquisition of a further stake from its promoters.
Portable, space-saving solar towers
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi have developed solar towers that can be moved from one place to another and can generate 20-30% more power while requiring only 50-60% space compared to conventional mounting setups.
Rajasthan signs pacts for over 90 GW of renewable energy projects
State-owned power producers THDC India, NTPC, NHPC, and SJVN have committed investments to build 10 GW of renewable energy capacity each. Among private firms, Reliance plans 20 GW and Axis Energy Group 28 GW of solar projects and 4 GW solar module manufacturing facility.
New renewable energy capacity addition grew 73% year-on-year in the third quarter this fiscal
India installed 3,316 MW of non-hydro renewable energy capacity in the third quarter of FY2021-22, compared to just 1,914 MW installed in the same period last year. Out of this, 93% (3,072 MW) came from solar.
