The world’s largest floating 600 MW solar energy project to be constructed at Omkareshwar dam on Narmada river in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh will begin power generation by year 2022-23. The estimated investment in this project stands at Rs 3,000 crore, said an official release quoting the state’s new Read more…
The Renewable Business Unit of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the construction and engineering giant, has clinched some key contracts in Gujarat in the past week. These contracts were won through GSECL (Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited) and NTPC Limited. The GSECL contract for 210 MW capacity solar project as won Read more…
Vikram Solar has launched Series 6 modules – Somera and Prexos, with next-generation M6 type of cells. The new Series 6 modules will provide higher power output of up to 505 watt-peak (Wp) and efficiency of more than 21%. The Series 6 modules are also cost-effective as it reduces the Read more…
Solar energy is now the cheapest way to add electricity in many markets across the globe, a new report released by Wood Mackenzie has revealed. The cost of solar energy is expected to continue to decline and the market to expand even without the help of government subsidies and environmental Read more…
The Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) has set a levelized tariff for solar projects under Component-A of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) program. In the order, the TSERC set a levelized tariff of ₹3.13 (~$0.043)/kWh for solar projects between 500 kW and 2 Read more…
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has issued an Extension of Bid submission Deadline for its Selection of Solar Power Developers for setting up of 15 MW grid connected floating solar PV power plant at BBMB. The last date of online bid submission is hereby extended till 15.01.2021 (18:00 Read more…
The Manipur Renewable Energy Development Agency (MANIREDA) has invited bids for setting up a 100 MW solar project at Jiribam Manipur Renewable Energy Development Agency (MANIREDA) has released a tender for the selection of the solar power developers for setting up a 100 MW Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Project at Read more…
Adani Solar Energy Kutchh One Limited, a step-down subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (“AGEL”) has commissioned 150 MWac Solar Power Project. Despite all the challenges of global pandemic Covid-19, unprecedented rain and flood in Kutchh, Gujarat, continuing with the Group’s commitment to nation building, the team of experts made Read more…
The California-based battery technology company, Romeo Power, announced that it has completed its ‘business combination’ with RMG Acquisition, becoming a public entity in the process. RMG Acquisition is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). According to the announcement, the merger is worth $900 million (~₹65.97 billion). Romeo Power raised approximately Read more…
The Union power ministry on Saturday said it will examine representations made by the solar industry seeking revision of consumer rules to allow net metering for all solar rooftops projects. The ministry of power tweeted that it received representations on the issue, “which are being examined and based on this Read more…