8 MW of NTPC’s Auraiya solar project now operational
The state-owned power generator plans to reach 32 GW of capacity through renewables or one-fourth of its overall power portfolio by the beginning of the next decade.
Thermal energy storage system goes online at IIT Kanpur
The thermal energy storage system with a 775 tonnes-of-refrigeration heat rate is installed at IIT Kanpur’s Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering building. It is part of an urban pilot under a joint Indo-US project called UI-ASSIST on Smart Grid and Storage Technology.
Best Power Equipments bets on solar
The electronics manufacturer says it will switch focus to solar panels and lithium battery storage as it launches an inverter series for rooftop PV.
NHPC mulling 600 MW solar park in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
The state-owned hydropower producer recently met PV developers represented by the National Solar Energy Federation of India to discuss the project’s technical feasibility on an island.
Adani Green, Total joint venture expands operating solar portfolio by 205 MW
With the latest acquisition, the total operating renewable portfolio of the joint venture between Adani Green Energy and the French oil and gas major has reached 2,353 MW.
65 MW grid-interactive solar EPC tendered in Uttar Pradesh
State-owned hydropower producer NHPC has invited domestic bids to set up a 65 MW grid-connect solar plant in district Jalaun. Bidding closes on November 18.
Adani Green completes acquisition of 205 MW operating solar assets from Essel
The purchased solar portfolio is relatively young, with average remaining power purchase agreement life of around 21 years.
Study explores feasibility of North India’s renewables transition
The region could, by 2050, cut greenhouse gas emissions from power, heat, transport and desalination which are expected to add up to more than 825 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent this year. Such a transition could be perfectly possible, technically and financially.
Modi loosens the purse strings to help struggling state utilities
Covid-19 hits to demand and bill payment collection have worsened the plight of the nation’s already debt-crippled power distribution companies, prompting the government to order an exceptional relaxation of lending limits.
PFC to fund IIT- Kanpur R&D in smart grid technology
State-owned Power Finance Corporation will provide Rs 2.38-crore financial assistance to the Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur to develop infrastructure for R & D in smart grid technology.
