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SAIL's Bhilai steel plant to install solar energy systems in premises

Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) has decided to install solar power generation systems on the rooftops of various buildings in its plant premises and township in Bhilai. The flagship unit of the country's largest steel maker Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), BSP, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) for the solar power generation project within the unit's premises, a statement issued by the plant management said on Wednesday. The proposed plan shall generate about 2 MW of electricity, it said. Besides, a project of rooftop solar energy systems installation on residences and offices in the township is also underway, which has the potential to generate about 3 MW of electricity, it said. Upon completion, the two projects shall lead to a reduction in as much as 2,900 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide emission every year, thereby helping in environment conservation, it said. On May 9 this year, a Power Purchase

Biden's new tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel adding to tensions with Beijing

The Biden administration announced plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment an election-year move that's likely to increase friction between the world's two largest economies. The tariffs come in the middle of a heated campaign between President Joe Biden and his Republican predecessor, Donald Trump, in which both candidates are vying to show who's tougher on China. The tariffs are unlikely to have much of an inflationary impact because of how they're structured. Administration officials said they think the tariffs won't escalate tensions with China, yet they expect that China will explore ways to respond to the new taxes on their products. It's uncertain what the long-term impact on prices could be if the tariffs contribute to a wider trade dispute. The tariffs are to be phased in over the next three years, with those that take effect in 2024 covering EVs, solar cells, syringes, needles, steel an

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Microsoft to power data centres with Brookfield renewables deal: Report

Microsoft expects its partnership with Brookfield to help finance the creation of renewable electricity projects to be built between 2026 and 2030

CESC acquires co building 300 MW solar park in Rajasthan for Rs 3.84 cr

CESC Ltd on Friday said one of its step-down subsidiaries has completed the acquisition of a company that is in the process of implementing a 300-MW solar park in Rajasthan. The acquisition aims at bolstering the renewable energy portfolio of the power utility. In a regulatory filing, CESC said Purvah Green Power has completed the acquisition of the 100 per cent stake in Bhadla Three SKP Green Ventures at a consideration of Rs 3.84 crore. The power utility said that the acquired company is developing a solar park with a capacity of 300 MW in Phalodi district of Rajasthan, and its operations are entirely based in India. "The target company has not yet generated any revenue, as its project is still under development. However, it has obtained the necessary approval from the central transmission unit for interstate evacuation of solar power with a capacity of 300 MW and has partially acquired land," CESC said in the filing. The power utility did not provide details regarding the ...

Waaree Energies bags 220 MW solar module supply order from Sprng Energy

Waaree Energies on Monday said it has secured an order from Sprng Energy to supply 220 MW of solar modules. It will supply the modules for Sprng Energy's upcoming project in Gujarat, Waaree Energies said in a statement. "This collaboration stands as an opportunity for Waaree to take on a crucial role in advancing India's green energy sector, aligning with our dedication to national sustainability objectives," Hitesh Chimanlal Doshi, Chairman & Managing Director of Waaree Group, said. Waaree Energies is among India's largest manufacturers of solar PV modules with an aggregate installed capacity of 12 GW, as of June 30, 2023.

Govt to resume curbs on solar modules imports to boost local producers

The curbs are part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's effort to gain self-dependence in energy by encouraging local solar panel output

TPSSL commissions 100 solar project with 120 MWh battery storage capacity

Tata Power Solar Systems (TPSSL) on Tuesday said it has commissioned 100 MW solar PV project, coupled with 120 MWh utility scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), at Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh. TPSSL bagged the Rs 945-crore project on EPC (engineering procurement construction) basis from the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) in December 2021, a statement said. The order scope included engineering, design, supply, construction, erection, testing, O&M, and commissioning of the projects. According to the statement, TPSSL, a fully integrated solar company in India and a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), has successfully commissioned the country's largest solar and BESS project comprising 100 MW Solar PV Project coupled with 120 MWh Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), at Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh. The TPSSL team displayed exceptional project execution and engineering prowess during the project execution, which faced ..

Adani Green operationalises 1,000 Mw of solar projects at Khavda in Gujarat

Adani Green Energy Ltd delivered 1,000 Mw in less than 12 months of starting work at Khavda. This involved installing about 2.4 million solar modules

Open access solar capacity addition at record 3.2 GW during 2023: Report

India added a record 3.2 gigawatt of open access solar capacity during 2023, posting a 6.66 per cent rise supported by factors, including reduced module cost, according to a report. In its latest report, US-based research firm Mercom Capital said the open access solar capacity addition was 3 gigawatt (GW) during 2022. Solar power through open access is an arrangement where a power producer establishes a solar power plant to supply green energy to consumers. It is the record high open access solar capacity addition in a calendar year. The cumulative installed solar capacity in the open access segment stood at 12.2 GW as of December 2023, the 'Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report' said. Open access solar is one of the bright spots in the country's solar market, attracting commercial enterprises and industrial units to shift towards solar and other clean energy sources, Raj Prabhu, CEO of Mercom Capital Group, said. "The potential cost savings for businesses are hard to igno

Uttar Pradesh govt to rake in Rs 80K crore through solar energy push

The Yogi Adityanath government is planning installations of rooftop solar plants and solar parks to achieve this target

NHPC to set up 1,200 MW solar project in UP at Rs 797 cr investment

State-owned NHPC expects to complete the proposed 1,200 MW solar power project entailing an investment of Rs 796.96 crore in Uttar Pradesh in two years, the company said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid the foundation stone of the solar project through virtual mode. NHPC in an exchange filing stated that the Jalaun Ultra Renewable Energy Power Park at Orai in the Jalaun district of Uttar Pradesh will be developed by its subsidiary, Bundelkhand Saur Urja Ltd, at an investment of Rs 796.96 crore. "The park is proposed to be constructed in 24 months from the investment approval and will generate about 2,400 MUs (million units) of electricity every year," NHPC said. NHPC, under the Ministry of Power, is the largest hydropower development organisation in India, with capabilities to undertake all the activities from conceptualisation to commissioning of hydro projects. The Faridabad-based company has also diversified into solar and wind energy development.

Adani Green operationlises additional 448 MW solar projects at Khavda

Adani Green Energy subsidiary Adani Green Energy Twenty Four B has operationalised an additional 448.95 MW solar power projects at Khavda in Gujarat. Together with earlier intimation dated February 14, 2024, an aggregate of 1,000 MW of solar power projects are operationalised at Khavda, Gujarat, a regulatory filing stated. According to the filing, Adani Green Energy Twenty Four A Ltd and Adani Green Energy Twenty Four B Ltd, wholly-owned step-down subsidiaries of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) have operationalised an incremental 448.95 MW of solar power projects at Khavda. With the operationalisation of these plants, AGEL's total operational renewable generation capacity has increased to 9,478 MW in its journey of 45 GW capacity by 2030. Based on the relevant clearances, it was decided at 11.49 pm on March 4, 2024, to operationalise the plants and commence the sale of power generated from March 5, 2024, the filing said. On February 14, 2024, the company informed that its arms A

Rays Power Infra bags 3 solar projects totalling 520 MW from PSUs

Renewable energy solutions provider Rays Power Infra on Monday said it has secured three solar projects totalling 520MWp capacity from two big central public sector firms and one from a global developer. The combined order value for these projects underlines the company's commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions, a company statement said. According to the statement, Rays Power Infra Ltd announces the acquisition of three orders in its solar EPC (Engineering Procurement Construction) business totalling 520 MWp, two from a renowned CPSU (Central Public Sector Undertaking) and another from a global renewable energy developer. These orders marked the company's entry into the Gujarat and Assam markets. This also positions the company as one of the key EPC players in 14 States in India, it stated. The company has submitted multiple bids for solar EPC projects in India, Mauritius, Liberia, Bangladesh, and Sierra Leone, with a cumulative value exceeding Rs 3,400 crore, and ...

Cabinet approves Rs 75,000 crore rooftop solar scheme for 10 mn households

It will provide free electricity of up to 300 units every month to 10 mnhouseholds

SJVN commissions 100 MW Raghanesda solar power project in Gujarat

State-owned SJVN on Tuesday announced the commissioning of 100 MW Raghanesda solar power project located at Banaskantha district in Gujarat. The project, bagged at a tariff of Rs 2.64 per unit, has been commissioned through its subsidiary SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL), SJVN said in a regulatory filing. The "Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) has been signed with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for 25 years. The cost of construction/development of this project is Rs 642 crore. The project will generate 252.3 million units (MUs) in the first year," it said. The project is expected to generate 5,805 MU of solar power over a period of 25 years.

Govt finalises funding mechanism for battery energy storage system project

Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh has finalised the mechanism for deployment of funds for various projects to develop battery energy storage systems in the country. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) will ensure round-the-clock supply of renewable energy. The minister chaired a meeting on February 22 to finalise the structure for operationalising the scheme of viability gap funding for development of BESS with the capacity of 4,000 megawatthours (MWh), an official statement said on Sunday. Officials from the power ministry and those from Central Electricity Authority, Solar Energy Corporation of India, Grid India, and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. (NVVN) were present in the meeting. Addressing the officials, Singh said that the government will encourage setting up of BESS capacity through a viability gap funding scheme to meet the fast-growing needs of power demand as well as energy transition. The minister said when we have extra solar energy during the

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana launched to boost solar power adoption

The prime minister has allocated more than Rs 75,000 crore in investment, which aims to bring up to 300 units of free electricity per month to 10 million households

SWRE places orders with Nextracker for solar trackers for Gujarat projects

SWRE is implementing solar projects at NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd's (NTPCREL) solar park in Khavda, Rann of Kutch, a company statement said

NHPC Q3 results: Profit declines 19% to Rs 628 crore on higher expenses

State-owned NHPC on Monday posted a 19 per cent fall in its consolidated net profit to Rs 628.44 crore for the October-December quarter of 2023-24 due to higher expenses. The hydro-power producer had reported a net profit of Rs 775.99 crore in the October-December period of 2022-23, the company said in an exchange filing. The company's total income also fell to Rs 2,549.69 crore in the quarter from Rs 2,691.34 crore a year ago. Expenses rose to Rs 1,727.85 crore in the quarter under review from Rs 1,303.06 crore in the third quarter of the last fiscal. The board of the company approved an interim dividend of Rs 1.40 per equity share for the financial year 2023-24. It fixed February 22 as record date for the purpose of ascertaining eligibility of shareholders for payment of interim dividend. NHPC, under the Ministry of Power, is the largest hydropower development organization in India, with capabilities to undertake all the activities from conceptualization to commissioning of hydr