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Jupiter International secures ₹500 cr investment to boost solar capacity

Solar solutions provider Jupiter International Ltd on Monday said it has secured an investment of Rs 500 crore from ValueQuest SCALE Fund and its affiliates to accelerate solar manufacturing expansion. The company operates at a 1 GW facility in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, and plans to increase the total capacity to 5.6 GW solar cells and 2.4 GW solar modules, the company said in a statement. The present funding round of Rs 500 crore and internal accruals is proposed to support the company's ongoing capex programme, it said. According to the statement, Jupiter International Ltd -- a manufacturer of photovoltaic solar cells and a provider of comprehensive solar power solutions -- has announced that it has secured a Rs 500 crore investment from ValueQuest SCALE Fund and its affiliates. As a long-term partner, their continued confidence underscores our ability to scale efficiently and drive innovation, Jupiter International Managing Director Alok Garodia said. "Jupiter's integrated appro

India targets 160 GW solar module capacity by 2030: NSEFI CEO

This leap would represent a doubling of the current module capacity of approximately 80 GW in 2025 and a significant rise in cell production capacity - set to increase eightfold

Manohar Lal Khattar opens Delhi Metro's first vertical solar plant

DMRC targets 60 MW solar power plant capacity by end of its Phase-IV projects

Here's why KPI Green share was locked in 5% upper circuit on January 30

KPI Green share rose after the company signed Contract Agreement with Coal India to develop a 300 MWAC grid-connected ground-mounted solar PV plant for five years in Khavda, Gujarat

MP cabinet approves solarisation of all rural feeders to cut subsidy burden

The solar-powered 11 KV feeders will provide last-mile electricity supply to farms, effectively making it free for farmers

InoxGFL enters solar manufacturing, first plant likely by early next year

Policy emphasis on local equipment, existing RE customer base key push for the decision, says Devansh Jain

Ecozen plans to raise $75 mn to fuel growth, increase market presence

Solar solutions provider Ecozen is planning to raise USD 75 million (about Rs 620 crore) to fuel its expansion plan in the domestic and international markets, a company official said. Pune-based Ecozen provides cold storage solutions using clean energy. "We are considering raising a private investment of around USD 75 million to fuel growth, partnerships, and customer financing," Ecozen CEO Devendra Gupta said. The amount raised will be used to expand the company's production facility, enhance product lines, and increase market presence in India and abroad, he said. Gupta said Ecozen has a production facility of 1 lakh sq ft and the company is exploring to diversify into new product ranges across different sectors. "In retail, we've launched advanced freezer solutions, and in the mobility sector, we are leveraging our expertise in motor controllers and battery analytics tools to enhance electric vehicle efficiency and support fleet management. We are also exploring retrofitting ..

Waaree Energies' IPO capitalises on a 357% rise in renewable stock in India

The public offering aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal to boost renewable energy production to 500 gigawatts by the end of the decade

Borosil urges govt on imposing anti-dumping duty on Chinese solar glass

Leading glass maker Borosil has urged the government to impose anti-dumping duty on Chinese solar glass to provide a level playing field to the domestic players, else the Indian industry will "die". Chinese makers are exporting solar glass into India at a price which is "much below" their cost of production, alleged Borosil Renewables Vice Chairman Shreevar Kheruka. These glasses are mainly used in the manufacturing of solar panels and are crucial for India's quest for growth in renewable energy. Painting a grim picture of the industry due to the alleged dumping, Borosil Renewables Vice Chairman Shreevar Kheruka said that the price at which the Chinese are selling their solar glasses in India is even lower than the prices of raw material, power and fuel expenses. The cost of Chinese solar glasses is heavily subsidised by their government and that ranges between 35 to 55 per cent of the cost of the product, Kheruka claimed. If the Indian government does not impose anti-dumping duty

Gujarat to set up 48 MW capacity solar rooftops on govt buildings in FY25

Solar rooftop systems of 48 MW will be installed on various government buildings in Gujarat in the current financial year for which Rs 177 crore have been allocated, the state government said on Sunday. To tap into Gujarat's solar energy potential, the state Climate Change Department is actively installing such systems on government buildings, it said. "By March 2024, a total of 3,023 solar rooftop systems, generating a combined capacity of 56.8 MW, have been set up across various government departments in the state," the government said in a release. "To advance this initiative, a 48 MW solar rooftop system will be installed on government buildings throughout the state this year. The state government has allocated Rs 177.4 crore to support the project," it said. In 2023-24, Gujarat generated a total of 24,765.3 million units (MU) of renewable energy, including 9,637 MU from solar, 14,201 MU from wind, 885.325 MU from hydro, 69 MU from small hydro, and 42 MU from biomass and bagass

Steel maker Rudra Global Infra to set up 30 MW solar plant at Rs 190 cr

Steel maker Rudra Global Infra Products on Friday said the company will invest around Rs 190 crore to set up a 30 megawatt captive solar project in Gujarat. The solar plant is scheduled to commence operations by January 2025, the company said in a statement. "The first phase of the project entails a capital expenditure of Rs 190 crore, with 80 per cent of the funding secured through financial institutions over a five-year tenure. The remaining 20 per cent will be invested by the company," the statement said. The clean power generated will be primarily utilized to meet the energy requirements of the company's existing billet and TMT bar manufacturing operations. This initiative is expected to increase the capacity utilization of the SMS (steel melting shop) division from the current 33 per cent to 50 per cent. With the project, the company aims to produce 1 lakh tonne of billets and 2.1 lakh tonne of TMT bars annually. "By harnessing solar energy, we aim to significantly reduce our

India's renewable energy capacity grew by 165% in 10 years: Pralhad Joshi

Joshi noted that solar energy capacity has expanded dramatically from 2.82 GW in March 2014 to 85.47 GW by June 2024, marking an increase of approximately 30 times

Need policies to deploy more solar panels: Waaree group Chairman & MD

The world's largest solar panel maker outside China spoke about the challenges and opportunities facing the industry

ISMT share price rallies 4% after Maharashtra solar plant installation

The uptick in share price came after the company announced that it has completed the installation of a 35 MW DC capacity solar plant worth Rs 138 crore at Maharashtra

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

SAIL-Bhilai to set up Chhattisgarh's first 15-Mw floating solar plant

The first solar project of NSPCL will open avenues of green energy portfolio for NSPCL while helping SAIL in green steel production

Tech, human resource needed from China to kickstart solar PLI: Indosol

Indosol Solar Private Limited (ISPL) is an SPV formed by Shirdi Sai Electricals Limited (SSEL), which is a Telangana-based power equipment manufacturer

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

Uttar Pradesh govt looks to utilise water bodies for floating solar farms

The latest move comes as UP is targeting 22,000 Mw of solar energy generation in 4-5 years

Adani Green Energy commissions 180MW solar plant at Devikot, Rajasthan

Adani Green Energy on Wednesday said it has operationalized a 180-MW solar power plant at Devikot in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The plant has a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), India's largest renewable energy company, said in a statement. With the successful commissioning of this plant, AGEL's operational solar portfolio has increased to 6,243 MW, and the total operational renewable generation capacity to 9,784 MW, the largest in India, the statement added. The 180-MW solar plant in Rajasthan will produce approximately 540 million electricity units annually, powering over 1.1 lakh homes and reducing around 0.39 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. Next-generation bifacial solar PV modules and horizontal single-axis solar trackers (HSAT) have been deployed to maximise generation through better efficiency of modules and tracking the sun throughout the day. The plant is equipped with waterless robotic mod