Gujarat launches EPC tender for 220 MW solar
Bidders have until February 1 to apply for the engineering, procurement, and construction of 220 MW of grid-connected solar projects anywhere in Gujarat.
Manikaran signs MoU to set up India’s first lithium refinery in Gujarat
The proposed lithium refinery, set up at a cost of INR 2,200 crore (US$296 million), will produce lithium hydroxide—a key component used in the production of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
GUVNL tenders for purchase of 500 MW solar power
Solar power generators have until February 3 to bid for supplying the power from their proposed or under-construction PV projects under a 25-year PPA.
Waaree Renewable awarded 140 MW DC solar project in Gujarat
The company’s scope of work includes engineering, procurement, and construction of the solar plant.
Solex will have 1.2 GW solar module fab operational in January
The Gujarat-based solar manufacturer plans to have 1 GW of cells and 3.7 GW of module capacity operational in 2023.
Electric mobility startup Matter to invest INR 1,500 crore in Gujarat
The Ahmedabad-based technology startup has committed to funding INR 1,500 crore in electric vehicles and energy storage over the next five years in the state.
Pixon will expand solar module factory to 1 GW, plans backward integration
The Gujarat-based solar module manufacturer, which currently has 400 MW module fab operational, is expanding capacity to 1 GW with the addition of 600 MW mono PERC line. Having started EVA film manufacturing, it also plans to get into the production of aluminium frames and backsheets.
Intersolar 2021 opens in Gujarat
The three-day solar exhibition kicked off today at Helipad Exhibition Center in the Gandhinagar district of Gujarat. On the first day, Indian solar manufacturers Adani Solar, Pixon, Saatvik among others shared with pv magazine their aggressive plans to ramp up production capacities and launch new technologies. We also caught up with inverter player Invergy, which plans to open its manufacturing capacity soon in India.
Gujarat tops in approved capacity under government’s solar park scheme
The State accounts for 38% (14,375 MW) of the overall PV capacity (37,771 MW) sanctioned under the government’s scheme for “Development of Solar Parks and Ultra-Mega Solar Power Projects.”
Hindustan Salts Limited tenders 5 GW of solar in Rajasthan and Gujarat
The State-owned salt producer has invited developers to build and operate an aggregate 5 GW of solar capacity on its disused land in the Indian States of Rajasthan (4 GW) and Gujarat (1 GW). The developer shall pay to Hindustan Salts a fixed annual rental for the land provided on a per acre basis. Developers have until December 13 to lodge their interest.
