ReNew Power commissions 110 MW solar project in Rajasthan
The solar farm benefits from a power purchase agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India at an INR 2.49/kWh (US $0.034/kWh) tariff. The electricity generated will be supplied to the state Discom of Rajasthan.
Unsigned PPAs halting India’s renewable energy growth
Nearly 19 GW of renewable energy capacity tendered by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is on hold due to electric distribution companies’ unwillingness to sign the power purchase agreements. Manufacturing-linked solar projects alone account for a 63% share of the capacity in limbo.
Could India establish itself as the global leader in energy storage?
In India, the lack of suitable fiscal incentives and relevant experience, combined with high upfront capital costs, has hindered the adoption of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in comparison to other developed countries. However, there is potential for the country to take the lead.
SECI tenders 1785 MW of solar capacity in Rajasthan
Developers can bid for anywhere from 10 MW to all of the available capacity. The projects are to be developed on a build-own-operate basis in minimum sizes of 10 MW. Bidding closes on April 19.
Another bidding extension for 20 MW solar-plus-storage in Ladakh
The Solar Energy Corporation of India has allowed a two-week bidding extension for the installation of a 20 MW (AC) solar plant (50 MWp DC) with 20 MW/50 MWh battery energy storage in the union territory of Ladakh.
Another bidding extension for 15 MW floating solar in Himachal Pradesh
Solar power developers have until March 15 to lodge interest for setting up the 15 MW solar PV project in the district Bilaspur of Himachal Pradesh.
Bidding extended for 20 MW solar-plus-storage in Ladakh
The Solar Energy Corporation of India has issued amendments to the procurement and extended the bidding deadline by two weeks.
Ladakh to host 10 GW hybrid renewable power projects
Work is underway for the installation of 10 GW hybrid renewable power projects in the Indian Union Territory of Ladakh. Land identification and preparation of a detailed project report (DPR) for the necessary transmission infrastructure have already begun.
Bidding extended for 15 MW floating solar project in Himachal Pradesh
Solar power developers have until February 15 to lodge interest for setting up the 15 MW solar PV project in the district Bilaspur of Himachal Pradesh. The maximum levelized tariff payable to the project developer is fixed at INR 3.41/kWh for 25 years.
SECI tenders 25 MW solar for coal miner BCCL
Domestic bids are invited to set up a 25 MW (AC) grid-connected solar plant at Bharat Coking Coal Limited’s Bhojudih Coal Washery in West Bengal. Bidding closes on March 10.
