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Rajasthan allots land to RVUNL for solar parks in Jaisalmer, Bikaner

In a bid to promote clean energy production, the Government of Rajasthan led by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has approved the allocation of land to state enterprise Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL) for the establishment of large-scale renewable energy-based production parks in Jaisalmer and Bikaner districts. Under this landmark initiative, land allocation has been approved in Jaisalmer for various solar parks with a combined capacity of 26,400 megawatts (MW), a statement said on Saturday. Similarly, the construction of solar parks with a combined 5,200 MW capacity has been approved in Bikaner, it said. In line with the state's goals of sustainable development and energy security, these approvals represent a major step towards enhancing Rajasthan's leadership in the renewable energy sector, it said. Commenting on this, the Chief Minister said this initiative will not only position Rajasthan as a front-runner in clean energy production but also generate substantial ...

Govt to test battery storage at coal plants as solar power surges

The concept addresses a critical challenge facing India's power grid, where thermal plants must ramp down during peak solar hours but maintain capacity for evening demand when solar generation drops

Solar park projects to drive Uttar Pradesh's green energy road map

The Yogi Adityanath government, under its Solar Energy 2022, is targeting 22,000 Mw of solar capacity

Jakson Engineers to invest ₹8,000 cr to set up 6 GW solar mfg plant in MP

Jakson Engineers on Tuesday said it will invest over Rs 8,000 crore for setting up a 6 GW integrated solar manufacturing plant in Madhya Pradesh. This is the largest solar manufacturing investment in the state, the company said in a statement. The company, part of energy and infrastructure solutions conglomerate Jakson Group, is investing over Rs 8,000 crore to establish a 6 GW integrated solar module, cell & wafer plant at Maksi Phase II in Madhya Pradesh, the statement said. The mega project will be developed in two phases across a 110-acre site, allocated to the company recently. Commencing site activities within 15 days, the company will commission manufacturing capacity of 3 GW of solar modules and 3 GW of solar cells in Phase I, with an investment of around Rs 2,000 crore. Phase II will include establishment of a 6 GW solar wafer plant along with an additional 3 GW modules and cells each, at an investment of over Rs 6,000 crore. The first modules from the plant are expected

Timeline: How Rajasthan became India's top solar hub in just a decade

From Bhadla to hybrid plants, Rajasthan's solar journey over the past decade shows how policy, investment, and geography turned it into India's clean energy leader

Hindustan Power signs pact with UPPCL to set up 435MW DC solar project

Hindustan Power has signed a power purchase agreement with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) to set up a 435 MW direct current solar project. The agreement includes supplying clean power for 25 years from the project to be set up in Uttar Pradesh, the company said in a statement. This 435-megawatt direct current (MW DC) solar power project is in line with the Uttar Pradesh government's ambitious target of 22,000 MW clean capacity by FY27. The project will not only supply clean electricity to the state but also create new jobs and drive sustainable growth in the local community. The company had won the project from UPPCL through a competitive bidding process in April 2025. "We are moving ahead at full pace to ensure that every aspect, from site development to stakeholder coordination, is executed seamlessly and on schedule. "This project reflects our strong focus on delivering clean and reliable energy while supporting Uttar Pradesh's vision of becoming a trillion-dollar

Rajasthan is emerging as a major hub of decentralised solar energy

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has committed to provide daytime electricity to farmers in the state by 2027

Waaree Energies shares advance 5% as unit bags 540 MW solar module order

Waaree Energies shares gained 5 per cent after its subsidiary secured an order for the supply of 540 Mw solar modules

SECI invites bids for 2,000 MW solar project with energy storage system

State-owned SECI on Thursday invited bids for setting up a 2,000 MW solar project with co-located energy storage systems in India. In February, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) issued an advisory on co-locating energy storage systems with solar power projects, a move aimed at enhancing the cost efficiency and stability of the grid. As per the bid document on the SECI website, the selection of a solar power developer (SPD) for the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) grid-connected project with 1000 MW/4000 MWh Energy Storage Systems (ESS) will be under a tariff-based competitive bidding (SECI-ISTS-XX) process. Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), is a nodal agency for auctioning renewable energy projects. The last date to submit online bid is July 22, and for offline it is July 24, 2025. The bids will be opened on July 25. "The projects shall be located at the locations chosen by the bidder/SPD at its own

SG Mart enters renewables with solar brand, wins ₹266 crore orders

SG Mart diversifies into renewables with its new brand APL Apollo SunSteel, securing ₹266 crore in orders for solar module mounting structures from leading IPPs

SEPC wins ₹650 crore EPC contract for 133 MW solar project in Maharashtra

Engineering solutions provider SEPC on Thursday said it has bagged a Rs 650-crore order to set up solar capacities totalling 133 MW in Maharashtra. The company has received a letter of award from Parmeshi Urja Ltd, Kolkata, for EPC solar power projects at 26 locations in four districts of Maharashtra, it said in a statement. The scope of work involves the design, engineering, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of plant and equipment, including civil and structural works for a 133 MW Solar Power Project, to be implemented across four districts in Maharashtra -- Sambhaji Nagar, Dhule, Solapur, and Nanded, as per the statement. The project is part of the PM-KUSUM Yojana, a central government scheme aimed at promoting solar energy for agricultural and rural use. The execution timeline is expected to be 12 to 18 months from the commencement date. The total value of the order is Rs 650 crore, the company said. The company is focused on providing turnkey solutions in power,

NTPC Group starts Nokh solar project, total capacity reaches 80,708 MW

State-owned power giant NTPC Group has started commercial operations of 193 megawatt capacity at its Nokh Solar PV Project in Rajasthan, taking its overall operational capacity to 80,708 megawatt. "...consequent upon successful commissioning, 193 MW out of 245 MW capacity at plot-3 of Nokh Solar PV Project (3x245MW), Rajasthan, is declared on Commercial Operation wef 00:00 hours of June 9, 2025," NTPC said in an exchange filing on Sunday. The total installed and commercial capacity of NTPC on a standalone and group basis will now become 59,606 MW and 80,708 MW, respectively, the company said. Under the Ministry of Power, NTPC is India's largest power generation company.

Solar federation to govt: Extend transmission waiver charges by a year

NSEFI has requested an ISTS charge waiver extension for renewable projects set to be commissioned by June 2026 to safeguard viability and meet clean energy targets

IndiGrid to acquire 300 MW solar project, transmission asset for ₹2,108 cr

IndiGrid on Saturday said it will acquire ReNew Solar Aayan, a 300 MW (AC) solar project, and Koppal Narendra Transmission in two separate transactions for about Rs 2,108 crore. Inclusive of the adjustments, the enterprise value will not exceed Rs 2,175 crore, a statement said. IndiGrid announced the execution of definitive agreements to acquire one solar and one transmission asset, aggregating to an enterprise value of approximately Rs 2,108 crore, excluding any net working capital and cash adjustments, it added. The solar asset, Renew Solar Aayan Private Ltd (RSAPL), is a 300 MW (AC) operational project located in Barmer, Rajasthan, a region known for high solar irradiation. The project has been operational since March 2024 and benefits from a long-term 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) at a fixed tariff of Rs 2.37 per unit. A 100 per cent subsidiary of ReNew Solar Power Private Limited, RSAPL's proximity to RSUPL an asset acqu

NTPC hits 80,265 MW capacity after commissioning 110 MW Khavda project

Power giant NTPC on Friday said its group installed generation capacity stood at 80,265 MW after its step-down arm NTPC Renewable Energy began 110.25 MW commercial supply from 1255 MW Khavda solar project. In a regulatory filing, the company said consequent upon successful commissioning, first part capacity of 110.25 MW out of 1255 MW Khavda-I Solar PV Project of NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy, is declared on Commercial Operation "w.e.f. 00:00 Hrs. of June 6, 2025". NTPC Green Energy is a subsidiary of NTPC Ltd. With this, the total installed and commercial capacity of the NTPC group stood at 80,265 MW, the filing said.

LG Saxena lays foundation stone of 500 KW solar plant at Delhi Assembly

Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Monday laid the foundation stone of a 500 KW solar power plant at the Delhi Assembly on Monday in the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Speaker Vijender Gupta. Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma, several MLAs and senior officers were also present in the foundation laying ceremony. The upcoming 500 kW installation, scheduled for completion within 45 days, will significantly expand the House's existing solar infrastructure, the Assembly secretariat said in a statement. The old 200 kW rooftop solar system is being dismantled to make way for the new 500 kW installation, which will enable the Assembly to run entirely on solar energy, it said. The move is expected to result in zero electricity bills, generating estimated savings of approximately Rs 15 lakh per month while reducing the carbon footprint of the Assembly premises, it added.

BC Jindal Group's JIRE secures 300-MW solar power project from SJVN

BC Jindal Group's renewable energy arm JIRE on Monday said it has secured a 300-MW solar energy project from SJVN Ltd. The project is part of SJVN's 1,200-MW inter-state transmission system-connected solar power projects tender, which also includes 600 MW/2400 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS), according to a statement. Jindal India Renewable Energy (JIRE) won the 300-MW solar-plus-storage project at a tariff of Rs 3.32/kWh, the company said, adding that he project will be developed on a build-own-operate basis. The greenfield project must be completed within 24 months from the signing of the power purchase agreement (PPA). A spokesperson of JIRE said in the statement, "We remain focused on expanding our capacity to 5 GW in the coming years across solar, wind, hybrid, RTC, and FDRE platforms." SJVN, a public sector Navratna company, will enter into an agreement with JIRE for 25 years to purchase solar power and sell it to state utilities and others. As part of the contr

Reliance NU Energies secures 350 MW solar power project from SJVN

Reliance Power on Monday said its arm Reliance NU Energies has secured 350 MW solar project with a 175 MW/700 MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) from SJVN Ltd. The BESS, integrated with the solar project, will provide a backup power supply of 175 MWh for four hours. The winning tariff was set at Rs 3.33/kWh, fixed for 25 years, positioning the project among the most competitively priced offerings in India's energy transition landscape, a company statement said. Reliance Power Ltd (Reliance Power) subsidiary Reliance NU Energies Private Ltd (Reliance NU Energies), wins the largest allocation in SJVN's tariff-based competitive bidding process, securing an allocation of 350 MW of solar power generation capacity coupled with 175 MW/700 MWh of BESS, according to the statement. Once commissioned, the platform will add 600 MWp of installed solar PV capacity and 700 MWh of energy storage to Reliance Power's portfolio, consolidating its leadership in new energy solutions. With th

UP govt signs MoUs to boost solar push, targets 500 GW green energy by 2030

The Uttar Pradesh government is advancing policy-driven efforts to accelerate green revolution in the state and has signed initial agreements with the Smart Energy Council of Australia and the Hinduja Group. The government has set an ambitious target to generate 500 gigawatts of solar energy by 2030, an official statement said. With a vision to transform Uttar Pradesh, especially regions like Bundelkhand, Vindhya, and adjoining areas, into a hub for solar energy, the government is taking policy-driven efforts, it added. "The state recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Smart Energy Council of Australia and the Hinduja Group in a significant move. The government has set an ambitious target to generate 500 gigawatts of solar energy by 2030," it said. The government also noted that as solar capacity expands, so will local employment -- from panel manufacturing to installation, maintenance, grid integration, and transmission. The government has launched the Solar

India surpasses Germany as 3rd-largest wind, solar power generator: Report

India became the world's third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar energy in 2024, overtaking Germany, to according to a new report published on Tuesday. The sixth edition of global energy think tank Ember's Global Electricity Review said wind and solar together generated 15 per cent of global electricity last year. India's share stood at 10 per cent. The report said low-carbon sources, including renewables and nuclear power, together provided 40.9 per cent of the world's electricity in 2024. This is the first time the 40 per cent mark has been crossed since the 1940s. In India, clean sources accounted for 22 per cent of the electricity generation. Hydropower contributed the most at 8 per cent, while wind and solar together accounted for 10 per cent. Globally, renewables led the growth in clean electricity, adding a record 858 terawatt hours (TWh) in 2024 -- 49 per cent more than the previous record in 2022. Solar was the largest source of new electricity for the t