GUVNL allocates 1,125 MW of solar capacity at an average price of $0.032/kWh
JSW Neo Energy, Engie, NHPC, NTPC Renewable Energy, and SJVN have emerged winners in Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd’s auction for 1,125 MW of grid-connected solar capacity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate 580 MW of solar projects, lay the foundation of more than 1.8 GW
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate today NHPC’s 380 MW solar project in Rajasthan and SJVN’s 200 MW of PV projects in Uttar Pradesh. He will also lay the foundation of Bundelkhand Saur Urja Ltd’s 1.2 GW Jalaun Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Park and TUSCO’s 600 MW Lalitpur solar power project in Uttar Pradesh
PM Modi lays the foundation stone of NHPC’s 300 MW Bikaner solar power plant
The 300 MW solar project is scheduled for commissioning by September 2024. When operational, it will supply electricity to Punjab State Power Corp. Ltd (PSPCL) at a tariff of INR 2.45/kWh for 25 years.
Apraava Energy secures 250 MW solar power project in Rajasthan
Apraava Energy has secured a 250 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected solar energy project from National Hydroelectric Power Corp. (NHPC). The project, located in Rajasthan, will supply power under a 25-year power purchase agreement with NHPC.
Avaada Energy wins 1.4 GW DC solar project from NHPC
Avaada Energy secured the 1.4 GW DC solar project by offering a competitive tariff of INR 2.53 ($0.0304) per kWh to NHPC.
NHPC allocates 3 GW of solar at $0.030/kWh
The selected developers can set up solar projects anywhere in India, as long as these are connected to the interstate transmission system.
NHPC tenders 1.5 GW of renewables storage
NHPC has launched a tender to select developers for 1.5 GW of firm, dispatchable power from renewable energy projects with storage systems. Online bids can be submitted till Nov. 13.
NHPC, APGENCO partner on pumped storage and renewable energy projects in Andhra Pradesh
NHPC and APGENCO will initially develop 1,950 MW of pumped hydro storage projects (950 MW in Kamlapadu and 1,000 MW in Yaganti) through a joint venture.
“Pumped hydro storage is the most emerging opportunity in power sector”: NHPC chairman
RK Vishnoi, chairman and managing director of NHPC, said pumped storage will be the mainstay for NHPC in the near future. The state-owned power producer has already signed MoUs to develop multiple gigawatts of pumped storage projects in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Odisha.
NHPC tenders 200 MW solar EPC in Gujarat
NHPC is accepting bids to set up a 200 MW solar power project in the 600 MW solar park of Gujarat State Electricity Corp. Ltd (GSECL) at Khavda. Bidding closes on August 29.
