Torrent Group commits $7.28 billion renewables investment in Rajasthan
The Group will invest more than INR 60,000 crore ($7.28 billion) in setting up renewable energy projects, including green hydrogen, in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Coal India to set up 1.19 GW solar project in Rajasthan
The state-owned coal miner has signed a deal to set up the project in Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd’s 2 GW solar power park in Bikaner. The estimated cost of the solar project is INR 8,000 crore ($974 million).
Pennar Industries secures 625 MW DC solar project from NTPC REL
The Hyderabad-based diversified engineering firm has won an INR 1,167 crore ($141.64 million) contract to install, commission, and provide three-year operation and maintenance support for a 625 MW DC solar project in Rajasthan.
Longi eyes green hydrogen market in India
Longi is entering the green hydrogen market in India with its alkaline electrolyzer offerings. It will also roll a next-generation Hi-MO solar module later this year, which, it says, will outshine all the prevailing panel technologies.
India expected to annually deploy 35-40 GW of renewables until FY2029-30 end
Ambitious government targets and commitments by both private and state-owned companies will propel renewable energy installations.
“n-type module launch reflects our commitment to India”
China’s Trina Solar has shipped more than 8 GW of solar modules to India. It is looking to strengthen its foothold in the market with the launch of n-type PV modules.
Tata Power to develop 7 MW solar project for Tata Motors
Tata Power will build the captive solar project for Tata Motors’ Pantnagar manufacturing facility in Uttarakhand.
Sterling and Wilson wins $268.75 million solar order from NTPC REL
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has secured the contract to install, commission, and provide three-year operation and maintenance support for a 1,255 MW AC (1,568 MW DC) solar PV project in Gujarat.
Avaada signs $2 million robotic cleaning deal with Airtouch Solar
Indian developer Avaada Group has selected Israeli robotic cleaning specialist Airtouch Solar for the maintenance of PV modules at its solar farms in Rajasthan and Maharashtra. The robotic cleaning contract between the two companies is pegged at around $2 million.
NLC tenders 300 MW of solar in Rajasthan
The state-run thermal energy giant has invited bids to install and commission 300 MW of grid-connected solar projects in Rajasthan. Bidding closes on November 11.
