Kerala launches 125 MW/500 MWh battery storage tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) is accepting bids to set up 125 MW/ 500 MWh of battery energy storage system in Kerala, for “on demand” usage by Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd (KSEBL). The project will be supported with viability gap funding. Bidding closes on Feb. 6.
Acme Solar commissions 1,483 MWp in Rajasthan
Acme Solar has switched on four co-located solar projects aggregating to 1,023 MW AC (1,483 MWp) in Rajasthan. The capacity, connected to the interstate transmission system, constitutes 85% of the overall 1.2 GW project that benefits from a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with SECI at a tariff of INR 2.44/kWh.
Reliance Power arm secures LoA for 930 MW solar with 465 MW/1,860 MWh battery storage
This is India’s single largest project of solar and battery storage system.
Reliance Power wins 930 MW solar with 465 MW/1,860 MWh battery storage in SECI auction
Reliance Power’s arm Reliance NU Suntech will develop the solar PV project with battery energy storage system on a build-own-operate basis. The project will supply power under a 25-year power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corp. of India.
NTPC Renewable Energy wins 500 MW solar in SECI auction
NTPC Renewable Energy has secured 500 MW of solar power capacity at a tariff of INR 3.52/kWh. As per the terms of the tender, the company is required to set up 250 MW/1,000 MWh of energy storage system along with the contracted solar capacity
SECI allocates 2 GW solar, storage at average price of INR 3.52/kWh
Reliance Power has secured the biggest slice of 930 MW. Other winners include NTPC Green Energy Ltd (500 MW), Hero Solar (270 MW), Sembcorp (150 MW) and Solarcraft (150 MW).
ReNew switches on 750 MW solar in Rajasthan
ReNew has commissioned 750 MW of its 1 GW solar project in Rajasthan. The project utilises solar panels manufactured by ReNew entirely 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 of India Ltd (SECI) has withdrawn the debarment notice issued to Reliance Power with immediate effect.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.
No FCPA violation charges against directors, clarifies Adani Green Energy
Adani Green Energy Ltd has clarified that its directors, namely, Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and Vneet Jaain have not been charged with violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in the indictment by US prosecutors in an alleged solar-related bribery case.
The Hydrogen Stream: SECI, H2Global to collaborate on green hydrogen initiatives
The collaboration will focus on enhancing knowledge exchange on market-based mechanisms and fostering cooperation between India and renewable hydrogen importing countries.
