Solar cells using imported blue wafers will not qualify as domestically manufactured
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified that solar cells manufactured using imported diffused silicon wafer (generally called ‘blue wafer’) shall not qualify for MNRE schemes and programmes that mandate use of domestically manufactured solar PV cells.
NLC secures 200 MW solar power deal with Telangana discoms
The state-owned coal miner will develop a solar project to supply 200 MW of green power to electricity distribution companies in Telangana
Another bidding extension for 300 MW solar EPC in Andhra Pradesh
EPC contractors can now submit bids until May 8 to set up 300 MW of solar capacity in the Ramagiri district.
SECI extends bidding for 900 MW of DCR solar modules
Solar manufacturers have until April 19 to submit bid for domestic manufacturing and supply of glass-to-backsheet bifacial solar modules with made-in-India PV cells.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lay the foundation stone of NLC’s 300 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan
High-efficiency bifacial PV modules manufactured in India will be installed for the 300 MW Barsingsar solar project in Rajasthan. The project is set for commissioning by September this year.
NLC India signs 300 MW solar power agreement with Rajasthan discom
NLC has signed a long-term power usage agreement with Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (RUVNL). Under the agreement, it will supply power from its 300 MW PV plant for the next 25 years.
India surpasses 64 GW of installed solar capacity: MNRE
Rajasthan, Gujarat and Karnataka account for over 50% of the cumulative installed solar capacity.
NTPC commissions portions of Solapur and Nokhra solar projects
The state-owned power producer has commissioned 10 MW of 23 MW Solapur solar project in Maharashtra and 50 MW of 300 MW Nokhra PV park in Rajasthan.
NTPC commissions 100 MW solar in Rajasthan
The state-owned power producer has switched on 100 MW out of its 300 MW Nokhra solar PV project in the Bikaner district.
NTPC now operating 35 MW portion of 56 MW Kawas solar project
State-run power generator NTPC has switched on 15 MW of capacity at the 56 MW Kawas solar project in Gujarat, following the commissioning of 20 MW in May.
