BHADLA SOLAR POWER PROJECT
Greenko gets NABFID sanction for Rs 6200 cr; to prepay overseas bonds
NABFID has sanctioned Rs 6200 crore from which Greenko will use to pay back foreign bond investors for bonds maturing in January and July next year, these people said on the condition of anonymity as the process for the buyback has still not started.
DVC to invest Rs 20,000 cr in solar energy projects by 2030
The Kolkata-headquartered corporation now has only 14 MW installed solar capacity and is executing a 348 MW project in association with NTPC. A 250MW/hour capacity of battery storage is also under consideration, he said.
ADB, ENGIE SA partner to build 400 MW solar power plant in Gujarat
ADB and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank co-financed a Rs 1,460 crore loan for ENGIE's 400MW solar plant in Gujarat. This supports India's clean energy transition and non-fossil fuel targets. ADB, a Manila-based climate bank, financed ENGIE’s 2020 project. Over 25 years, it will generate 805 gigawatt-hours annually, cutting 662,441 tonnes CO2, with long-term financing involving local module production.
India's solar output grows at slowest pace in six years in first half of 2024
Solar power generation in the third-largest producer of electricity from the sun rose to 63.6 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in the first half of 2024, the data showed, up 14.7% compared with the same period last year and 18.5% in the calendar year 2023. The world's fastest growing major economy has prioritised coal to address a surge in power demand in recent years.
India's biggest concentrated solar tender likely this year
The tender will be issued by the end of this fiscal, Gupta said. SECI is the nodal agency for implementing the government's renewable energy projects. "There have been solar thermal tenders but not of this scale," Gupta told reporters on the sidelines of India Energy Storage Week 2024 organised by India Energy Storage Alliance.
Jakson Green signs pact with NHPC for supply of 400 MW solar power
NHPC secures a long-term power deal to benefit discoms in a 25-year agreement with Jakson Green. The 400 MW project in Rajasthan strengthens Jakson Green's leading position, complementing its extensive 1 GW portfolio and collaborations with RUVNL, marking a significant milestone in the energy sector.
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JSW Energy, SJVN sign PPA for 700 MW solar project in Rajasthan
Pritam Singh, Singapore's Leader of Opposition and of Indian-origin, was re-elected as secretary-general of the Workers' Party (WP) on Sunday. He leads a newly elected Central Executive Committee (CEC) chaired by Sylvia Lim, comprising 14 members. Singh, who has held the position since 2018, was returned unopposed. The CEC, elected for a two-year term, is gearing up for Singapore's upcoming general election, possibly in November this year.
Congress targets PM over report on Adani group 'taking' Chinese help in solar project
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, pointing to a report that the Adani Group has selected eight Chinese companies for its solar manufacturing project. Ramesh emphasized the need for a strategy to reduce India's dependence on China and ensure taxpayer money does not benefit Chinese firms.
NHPC, ENGIE sign pacts for two 200 MW solar projects in Gujarat
State-owned NHPC and energy solutions provider ENGIE have signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) for two 200 MW solar projects. NHPC's project will be located within Gujarat State Electricity Corporation's renewable energy park at Khavda, with an estimated cost of Rs 846.66 crore and a completion period of 15 months from the PPA execution date.
JSW Energy inks power purchase agreements via its arms for 1,325 MW renewable projects
JSW Energy has signed power purchase agreements with subsidiaries for wind and solar projects, totaling 1,325 MW. This brings the company's total locked-in capacity to 13.6 GW. The agreements account for 36% of the company's pipeline capacity, aiming to achieve 20 GW capacity by 2030.
India says rising solar cell output will curb imports from China
In a bid to wean itself off Chinese imports, India has levied taxes on some solar components and introduced a so-called approved list of models and manufacturers, a non-tariff trade barrier that’s essentially meant to keep foreign shipments out.
India powers up energy network for its hotspots
The govt is taking steps to ensure power projects, including renewable energy sources like wind turbines and solar panels, can operate effectively in the face of intense heatwaves in India. Actions involve enhancing heat tolerance levels, addressing peak power demand, upgrading transmission equipment, and implementing measures like proper ventilation in substations and transformer yards.
Waaree Energies bags order to supply 280 MW solar modules to Mahindra Susten
Waaree Energies has secured a 280 MW solar module supply order from Mahindra Susten. The deliveries will start in December 2024. The move comes to support the Mahindra Susten's renewable energy projects in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The agreement involves supplying advanced ELITE Series N-Type TopCon 580Wp modules known for their efficiency.
Gensol Engineering bags another BESS project from GUVNL
Gensol Engineering secures an additional 250 MW/500 MW Battery Energy Storage System Project from GUVNL, increasing its order book to Rs 3,100 crore.
IFC to fund $105 mn for Brookfield’s Bikaner Solar Power Project
IFC has committed $105 million to finance a 550 MW solar power project in Bikaner, Rajasthan by Brookfield Asset Management, using long-term debentures. This marks IFC's first Asia-Pacific investment with a hybrid offtake structure selling power to C&I consumers and the merchant market. This partnership aims to showcase renewable energy viability, support India's green energy corridor, and drive clean energy uptake. Brookfield plans to expand renewable investments in India, in alignment with IFC's goal of increasing market competitiveness and reducing carbon footprint.
Assam: Janata Bhawan solar project inaugurated; becomes first civil secretariat in India to rely fully on solar power
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Janata Bhawan Solar Project, a 2.5-Mw power generation capacity grid connected rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV system. The project will generate an average of 3 lakh units of electricity monthly, with an investment of Rs. 12.56 crore expected to be recovered within four years. The project will make the Assam Secretariat Complex the first civil secretariat in the country to rely entirely on solar generated electricity for daily consumption.
Construction of 1,000-Mw Solar Power Project in Karbi Anglong will begin shortly: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the upcoming construction of a 1,000-MW Solar Power Project in Karbi Anglong. This comes after the laying of the foundation stone for a 25-MW solar power generation project at the Namrup Thermal Power Station in Dibrugarh district. The joint venture between Assam Power Generation Corporation and Oil India Limited will cost Rs. 115 crores and is expected to produce 50 million units of electricity annually upon completion in July 2025.
ACME ties up Rs 5,600 cr loan for green energy project in Andhra Pradesh
The projects will have the ability to supply power nationwide during peak hours without disruptions. ACME, ReNew Power, Hero Future Energies and Amp Energy won parts of the tender.
Gensol Engineering emerges successful bidder for Rs 1,340-cr battery energy storage project
The project will supply electricity on an 'on-demand' basis to Gujarat State's DISCOMs during peak and off-peak hours, thereby extending renewable energy availability beyond solar hours, fulfilling energy storage purchase obligations, and enhancing grid resilience, a company statement said.
Six civic bodies likely to debut on Bond Street by next month
Nashik, Visakhapatnam, Kanpur, Surat, Varanasi, and Prayagraj are likely to issue municipal bonds by July with a fundraise of Rs 100-300 crore at 7.9-8.3% coupon rate. Municipal bodies have raised nearly Rs 3,000 crore from the bond market in last seven years
Maruti Suzuki to invest Rs 450 crore over the next 3 years on renewable energy initiatives
Maruti Suzuki India plans to invest Rs450 crore in renewable energy initiatives like solar power and biogas over the next three years. The company has commenced production at its biogas plant at its Manesar facility by harnessing food waste and Napier grass resources.
Avaada Energy secures Rs 315 crore finance for captive solar project in Karnataka
Avaada Energy secured Rs 315 crore financing from Aseem Infrastructure Finance ltd (AIFL) for a solar project in Karnataka. It will be developed under a long-term captive Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF). The funding from AIFL demonstrates Avaada's project financing capability and strategy. The project, located in Kalaburagi district, is expected to be completed in Q3 FY25.
India adds record 10 GW of solar capacity in Q1 2024, marking almost 400 pc YoY increase
This figure represents an almost 400 per cent year-over-year (YoY) increase compared to the over 2 GW installed in Q1 2023, as per the recent Q1 2024 India Solar Market Update from Mercom India Research.
Avaada Energy bags 1,050 MWp solar project
Avaada Energy has won a 1,050 MWp solar project through an NTPC-conducted auction, marking the largest single bid secured in the tender. The project, awarded at a tariff of INR 2.69 per kWh, is to be completed within 24 months of signing a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). This achievement brings Avaada's portfolio to 15 GW in India.
India may add 25 GB wind energy capacity by 2028, need Rs 2 lakh crore: Crisil
India is set to significantly boost its wind energy capacity by adding nearly 25 gigawatts between fiscal years 2025 and 2028, driven by the increasing need for renewable energy and grid balancing. The government's target to auction 50 GW of renewable projects annually and stable average tariffs reflect India's commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
Waaree Energies, Ecofy partner to offer finance for solar rooftop projects
Through the initiative, the company aims to accelerate the solarisation of over 10,000 rooftops across households and MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).
L&T's power transmission, distribution business bags multiple orders in India, overseas
Floating solar projects involve mounting solar modules on structures that float in a water body, typically a reservoir/lake/abandoned quarry. Compared to ground-mounted solar plants, floating solar plants do not require land acquisition and typically involve less civil work.
Sunkind Energy gets 10 MW rooftop solar projects in four states
The five projects will be set up on EPC mode in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. The company aims to complete the projects by July 2024, Hanish Gupta, Founder and CEO of Sunkind Energy, said.
Adani Green Secures $400 million from international banks for 750 MW power projects
AGEL secured $400 million financing for 750 MW solar projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat, with projects having SECI PPA and merchant power setup. Lenders consortium aids AGEL's growth plans and capital management for sustainable debt structure.
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