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.
O2 Power switches on 250 MW solar project in Rajasthan
The project is located in the Jaisalmer district and benefits from a 25-year power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India.
Mahindra Susten commissions 175 MW of solar in Rajasthan
Mahindra Susten has switched on 175 MW (AC) of its 250 MW solar project in Bikaner district, Rajasthan. The massive installation, which uses bifacial modules, will supply electricity to Solar Energy Corp. of India over a period of 25 years at a price of INR 2.54 ($0.03)/kWh.
SCCL tenders EPC contract for 22 MW solar plant
SCCL is tendering an engineering, procurement and construction contract for a grid-interactive solar plant at Singareni Collieries Company’s Ramagundam site in Telangana. Bidding closes on June 15.
ReNew Power signs PPAs for 2 GW
NASDAQ-listed ReNew Power has signed power purchase agreements for 1.5 GW of new utility-scale PV capacity in Rajasthan. It will also build around 0.5 GW of renewables for corporate customers.
SECI tenders 500 MW/1,000 MWh of battery storage projects in Rajasthan
Global bids are invited to develop a cumulative 500MW of battery energy storage system facilities on a ‘build-own-operate-transfer’ (BOOT) basis in the Indian State of Rajasthan. The proposed plants can be set up in two projects of 250MW size, each with the capacity to store at least two hours of electricity. Bidding closes on June 10.
Azure Power commissions 300MW solar project in Rajasthan
The solar power project, located in the Bhadla region, will supply power to Solar Energy Corporation of India for 25 years at a tariff of INR 2.58 (US 3.7 cents) per kWh.
SJVN secures 15MW floating solar project
The State-owned hydropower producer has landed a 15MW grid-connected floating solar PV power project in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. It has also received the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s approval to develop a 400MW solar park in the Kinnaur district of the State.
Azure Power refinances its 600MW Rajasthan solar project at the lowest rate of interest in its portfolio to date
The Indian developer has refinanced its existing term loan of INR 23.50 billion (US$ 313 million) for the 600MW solar project at an interest rate of 7.2% per annum, fixed for 42 months.
SECI invites global bids for 100 MW floating solar in Jharkhand
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has invited global bids for the installation and commissioning of a 100 MW (AC) floating solar project at Getalsud Dam in the Ranchi district. The installer’s scope of work also includes ten years of operations and maintenance of the solar plant. Bidding closes on March 31.
