Maharashtra tenders 230 MW of distributed solar
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) has started accepting bids to develop grid-connected, ground-mounted solar plants, ranging in size from 2 MW to 10 MW, in various districts of Maharashtra. The ceiling tariff is fixed at INR 3.30 ($0.041)/kWh, with bidding scheduled to close on December 16.
Tata Power awarded 150 MW solar project in Maharashtra
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd has secured the letter of award to build a 150 MW solar project in the Solapur district. The project was awarded by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Corp. Ltd.
SJVN wins 105 MW floating solar project in Maharashtra
The state-owned hydropower producer won the 105 MW floating solar project at a tariff of INR 3.93 ($0.047)/kWh, in a competitive auction conducted by Maharashtra State Power Generation Co.
Tata Power to develop 4 MWp solar project for Tata Motors
Tata Motors has collaborated with Tata Power to develop 4 MWp solar capacity at its vehicle manufacturing plant in Pune. The factory already hosts a cumulative 15 MWp of PV capacity across its passenger and commercial manufacturing facilities.
Tata Power to set up 100 MW captive solar plant for Viraj Profile
The plant, to be set up in Nandgaon, Nashik, will provide power to Viraj Profile’s stainless steel manufacturing plant at Tarapur, Maharashtra.
Maharashtra tenders 600 MW of distributed solar
Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MAHAGENCO) has started accepting bids to develop grid-connected, ground-mounted solar plants, ranging in size from 2 MW to 10 MW, at six sites in Maharashtra. Bidding closes on Oct. 19.
Adani Solar, Roofsol partner on retail distribution in Maharashtra
Adani Solar, which has 3.5 GW of PV cell and module production capacity, has selected Roofsol Energy as a partner for the retail distribution of its solar panels in Maharashtra.
Gensol to make affordable personal mobility and cargo electric vehicles
The Ahmedabad-headquartered renewable energy solution provider will establish a plant in Pune, Maharashtra, to produce personal mobility and cargo electric vehicles priced at INR 5-6 lac ($6,292-$7,550). Production will likely start in October.
Tata Power switches on 225 MW hybrid project
The hybrid renewable energy project will supply power to Tata Power’s Mumbai distribution company under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
Blackearth JV set to commence construction of India plant
The Australian graphite developer and its 50:50 joint venture partner Metachem have acquired a 5-acre site in Pune for their downstream graphite processing plant.
