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.
SJVN launches 700 MW solar EPC tender
SJVN Green Energy Ltd has invited domestic bids to set up 700 MW (100 MW x 7 plots) grid-connected solar projects on EPC basis in Khavda, Gujarat. Bidding closes on Nov. 19.
GFCL EV raises INR 1,000 crore to scale its battery materials capacity
GFCL EV will utilize the funds to scale its battery material capacities as it looks to capitalize on large-scale global opportunities in the electric vehicle and energy storage system space.
GUVNL launches 200 MW/1,600 MWh battery storage tender
The prospective developers will install, operate and maintain battery energy storage systems to offer energy storage facility to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd on an “on demand” basis.
Adani solar-wind project to power Google operations in India
Adani will supply clean energy from its solar-wind hybrid project at Khavda, Gujarat, to power Google’s cloud services and operations in India.
Adani Green, TotalEnergies sign 1,150 MW AC joint venture agreement
As part of the joint venture, TotalEnergies invested $444 million for acquiring 50% stake in Adani Green Energy Ltd’s projects located at the world’s largest renewable energy plant in Khavda, Gujarat
Borosil Renewables completes acquisition of 49% stake in Clean Max Prithvi
Clean Max Prithvi, a special-purpose vehicle set up by Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions, would develop and maintain a 16.5 MW hybrid solar-wind power plant for offtake by Borosil Renewables.
BluPine Energy commissions its first 120 MW solar project in Gujarat
BluPine Energy will supply the solar power generated to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy secures new solar projects totalling 315 MWp
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd has received two new domestic solar EPC orders from private-sector power producers, including a 250 MW DC project in Gujarat and a 65 MW DC project in Maharashtra.
Hindalco mulling solar panel manufacturing
Hindalco, a mining and metals arm of Aditya Birla Group, plans solar panel manufacturing leveraging its capabilities in metal production. The company has reportedly identified Mundra (Gujarat) as the location for its manufacturing facility.
