VGF-supported battery storage target increased to 13.2 GWh
The Indian government has increased the battery storage target under the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme to 13.2 GWh by FY 2027-28. The scheme provides financial support for up to 40% of the BESS capital cost.
Insolation Energy secures INR 733-crore solar module supply order
Insolation Green Energy has secured an order to supply n-type glass-glass bifacial solar PV modules amounting to INR 733.04 crore.
GUVNL allocates 250 MW solar at INR 2.60/kWh
Avaada Energy, SAEL, and Welspun Renewable Energy have emerged winners in Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd’s tender for 250 MW of grid-connected solar capacity with greenshoe option of additional 250 MW.
HG Infra Engineering sets up battery storage arm
H.G. Infra Engineering has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary company, H.G. Gujarat Bess, to carry our business in the field of battery energy storage systems.
Gujarat tenders 500 MW/1 GWh battery storage, 500 MW solar projects
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) is accepting bids to set up 500 MW/1 GWh of standalone battery energy storage systems, connected to the state grid, on a build-own-operate basis in Gujarat. It has launched a separate tender to set up 250 MW of grid-connected solar power projects with Greenshoe option of additional capacity up to 250 MW. These PV projects can be located anywhere in India.
SECI withdraws debarment notice issued to Reliance Power
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) has withdrawn the debarment notice issued to Reliance Power with immediate effect. Accordingly, the Company and its subsidiaries, except Reliance NU BESS Ltd (formerly known as Maharashtra Energy Generation Limited), are eligible to participate in all tenders issued by SECI.
GUVNL allocates 500 MW/1,000 MWh battery storage with VGF at INR 2.26 lakh/MW/month
HG Infra Engineering (250 MW), Bhilwara Energy (100 MW), Kintech Synergy (100 MW), and Advait Infratech (50 MW) have emerged winners in Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd’s Phase-IV standalone battery energy storage (BESS) tender for 500 MW/1,000 MWh capacity.
K.P. Energy to build 1 GW of solar, hybrid projects
K.P. Energy will install and commission 728.7 of wind-solar hybrid and 275 MW of solar projects.
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.
GSECL secures PPA for 35 MW/57 MWh solar-plus-storage project
Gujarat State Electricity Corp. Ltd has secured a power purchase agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd for its 35 MW solar PV with 57 MWh battery energy storage project.
