SJVN wins second 90 MW capacity of Omkareshwar floating solar park
The state-owned hydropower producer has secured a second 90 MW capacity of the Omkareshwar floating solar project in Madhya Pradesh after winning an equivalent capacity in January. It secured the latest project at INR 3.79 ($0.046)/kWh.
SJVN starts construction of 90 MW floating solar plant in Madhya Pradesh
The state-owned hydropower producer is developing the floating solar project on a build-own-operate basis. Larsen & Toubro Ltd is tasked with the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the plant.
Madhya Pradesh’s 300 MW floating solar tender attracts bids for 1 GW
The second-part 300 MW capacity of the Omkareshwar floating solar project has attracted 1 GW of bids from seven developers. NHDC, SJVN and Tata Power Solar bid for 200 MW each. Eden Renewables, Hinduja, Mahindra Susten, and NTPC quoted for 100 MW each.
Amp Energy signs PPA for 100 MW of Omkareshwar floating solar plant
Renewables developer Amp Energy India will develop a floating solar project on a build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) basis and supply the electricity over a period of 25 years under a fixed tariff.
Winners of 1.5 GW solar park auction to get ‘letter of award’ today
The recent auctions for solar parks in Agar (550 MW), Neemuch (500 MW), and Shajapur (450 MW) districts of Madhya Pradesh saw winning tariffs in the range of INR 2.14 (0.029 US$) to INR 2.459 (0.034 US$).
NHDC seeks supplier for up to 350 MW of solar modules
The state-run hydropower company is targeting 340-350 MW of generation capacity in the 1.5 GW tender being held by SECI and state utility Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikash Nigam Limited. NHDC has opened a global tender to seek a panel supplier.
World Bank, IREDA sanction $33 million for solar parks in Madhya Pradesh
Under the World Bank and IREDA’s $100 million proposals for solar park development, IREDA has approved its first loan of $33 million to Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) in Madhya Pradesh.
