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.
MG Motor India to buy 4.85 MW of wind-solar hybrid power from CleanMax
CleanMax will supply 4.85 MW power from its wind-solar hybrid park in Rajkot, Gujarat, allowing the passenger car maker’s Halol production facility to meet 50% of its electricity requirement.
Gujarat tenders 60 MW of solar EPC work
Bids are invited to install 60 MW of grid-connected solar projects around various substations of the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited in the Kachchh district.
Pixon unveils 375-410 Wp half-cut modules with 20.4% efficiency
The Indian solar manufacturer has unveiled mono PERC half-cut-cell modules with output ranging from 375Wp to 410 Wp. The five-busbar modules can be used in all installations including off-grid, residential, commercial and industrial, and utility-scale.
Hydromet to set up lithium-ion battery recycling plant in Gujarat
The Gujarat-based extractive metallurgy technology solutions provider will set up a 1,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) lithium-ion battery recycling plant, primarily based on the hydrometallurgy process developed in-house. It plans two more such facilities, taking the overall capacity to 10,000 TPA.
GSECL tenders EPC work for 35 MW/57 MWh solar-plus-storage
Bidders have until September 29 to lodge their interest to set up the solar-plus-storage system at Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited’ Kutch Lignite Thermal Power Station in the Kutch district of Gujarat.
ArcelorMittal planning solar investment in Rajasthan and Gujarat
The UK-headquartered steel major is mulling to set up a 4.5 GW solar park in Rajasthan with an investment of INR 19,000 crore. It also plans to invest in Gujarat’s solar energy, wind energy, and hydrogen gas production sectors.
Gujarat’s Modhera will be India’s first solar village
A 6 MW solar plant, coupled with a 15 MWh battery energy storage system, will meet the village’s day and night electricity requirements. Moreover, 1kW rooftop solar systems have been installed on houses.
Engie commissions 200 MW solar plant in Gujarat
The solar plant, spread across 380 hectares in the Raghanesda Solar Park, is Engie’s second-largest PV project in India. It was completed within the schedule, despite the multiple challenges during the Covid pandemic.
