Page 5 - Solar Power Projects

India overtook Japan to become 3rd largest solar power generator in 2023

Rapid solar energy deployment in India pushed the country past Japan to become the world's third-largest solar power generator in 2023, according to a new report. The report by global energy think tank Ember said India ranked ninth in solar energy deployment in 2015. Solar produced a record 5.5 per cent of global electricity in 2023. In line with the global trend, India generated 5.8 per cent of its electricity from solar last year, as reported in Ember's "Global Electricity Review". Ember's Asia Programme director Aditya Lolla said, "Increasing clean electricity is not just for reducing carbon emissions in the power sector. It is also needed to meet the rising electricity demand in an increasingly-electrified economy and to decouple economic growth from emissions, which is crucial for tackling climate change." Solar maintained its status as the world's fastest-growing electricity source for the 19th consecutive year, adding more than twice as much new electricity worldwide as coal

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

JSW Energy arm bags 700 MW solar project from NTPC; capacity up at 13.3 GW

JSW Energy on Saturday said that its arm JSW Neo Energy has received a letter of award from NTPC for setting up a 700 MW solar project. With the latest project win, JSW Energy's total locked-in generation capacity has increased to 13.3 GW of which 3.1 GW is solar power, a BSE filing said. According to the filing, JSW Neo Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary, has received Letter of Award for setting up a 700 MW ISTS connected Solar Power Project from NTPC Limited. The company's current installed generation capacity is 7.2 GW and expects to have 9.8 GW of installed capacity by CY24. The company aims to reach 20 GW generation capacity and 40 GWh of energy storage capacity before 2030. JSW Energy has set an ambitious target of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050.

China solar industry faces challenges, but rock-bottom prices to persist

Overcapacity in China's solar industry is emblematic of the challenges facing the world's second-biggest economy

More than 10 mn households registered under rooftop solar scheme: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said more than one crore households have already registered under the rooftop solar scheme 'PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana', and lauded it as "outstanding news". "Registrations have been pouring in from all parts of the nation. Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh have seen over 5 lakh regulations," he said in a post on 'X'. The prime minister also asked those who have not yet registered to do so at the earliest, noting that the initiative promises substantial reductions in electricity expenses for households along with ensuring energy production. "It's poised to encourage Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) on a grand scale, contributing to a better planet," he said. The Union Cabinet, chaired by the prime minister, last month approved the scheme with a total outlay of Rs 75,021 crore for installing rooftop solar panels and providing free electricity up to 300 units every month for one crore households.

Renewable Energy capacity to rise to 170 GW by March 2025, says ICRA

India's installed Renewable Energy (RE) capacity, excluding large hydro plants, is estimated to increase to 170 GW by March 2025 from a level of 135 GW in December 2023, rating agency ICRA said on Friday. "ICRA estimates that the rise in the RE capacity over the next five-six years is estimated to enhance the share of RE plus large hydro in the all-India electricity generation from about 23 per cent in FY24 to around 40 per cent in FY30," ICRA said in a statement. Given the intermittency associated with RE generation, the availability of Round The Clock (RTC) supply from RE sources remains important, it stated. This can be made possible through the use of wind and solar power projects complemented with energy storage systems, it suggested. According to the statement, ICRA expects the installed RE capacity, excluding hydro energy, in India to increase to about 170 GW by March 2025 from 135 GW as of December 2023. Thereafter, the capacity addition is likely to be supported by the ..

PM to lay foundation stone of NLC's 300 MW solar plant in Rajasthan today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually lay the foundation stone for the 300 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan today, an official statement from the Ministry of Coal said.The project is being set up with an investment of over Rs 1,756 crore to ensure affordable power supply to government entities.NLC India Limited, a leading Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Coal, is establishing the power project in Barsingsar, in Rajasthan's Bikaner district, as part of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy's CPSE Scheme.The project is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including high-efficiency bifacial modules manufactured in India.The solar project aligns with the Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative led by Prime Minister Modi.The electricity generated will be transmitted through the pre-existing power transmission lines of Barsingsar Thermal Power Station, aiming to produce around 750 million units of green power annually, offsetting carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 18,000 ...

PM Modi announces 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' to boost solar power

In a bid to boost solar power and sustainable progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that his government is launching the 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' which aims to light up one crore households by providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month. Modi said the project would entail an investment of over Rs 75,000 crore. "In order to further sustainable development and people's wellbeing, we are launching the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. This project, with an investment of over Rs 75,000 crore, aims to light up 1 crore households by providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month," the prime minister said on X. From substantive subsidies, which will be given directly to people's bank accounts, to heavily concessional bank loans, the central government will ensure that there is no cost burden on the people, he said. All stakeholders will be integrated to a National Online Portal, the prime minister added. Modi said that in order to

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

Avaada Energy secures 1,400 MWp solar projects from state-owned agencies

Avaada Energy on Friday said it has secured over 1,400 MWp solar projects across the country from state-owned agencies. The company has secured projects with capacities of 421 MW, 280 MW, and 700 MW in tenders issued by SECI, GUVNL, and NTPC, respectively, according to a statement. These projects, slated for development in Gujarat and Rajasthan, underscore the company's commitment to expanding its renewable energy footprint in India, the statement said. "Avaada Energy, a key entity in the Avaada Group's renewable energy division, is pleased to announce its successful acquisition of approximately 1,400 MWp in solar energy projects through recent tenders by central and state government agencies in India," it said. The Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with these agencies will span 25 years. These projects are slated for completion within a timeframe of 24 months. Upon commissioning, these solar installations are expected to generate an estimated annual output of approximately 2,410

China shadow on flagship PLI for domestic manufacturing of solar equipment

Majority PLI winners list Chinese vendors for setting up solar equipment manufacturing

Waaree Renewable Technologies bags solar project worth Rs 547 crore

Waaree Renewable Technologies on Monday said it has bagged a order worth Rs 547.5 crore for 412 MWp solar energy project. The company's unexecuted order book now stands at 1.161GW, according to a BSE filing. The Waaree Renewable Technologies has received a Letter of Award (LOA) for the execution of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) work for Solar power plant on turnkey basis with an order value of Rs 547.5 crore, it stated. The LOA also includes operations and maintenance for a period of two years from the date of hand over, with an order value of Rs 6.798 crore. The projects are scheduled to be completed in December, 2024 as per the term of the order. The company also stated that the order is awarded by one of the global leading biggest utility in the world in renewable energy. However, it did not specify the name of the firm. But it has disclosed to the BSE that it is a domestic order.

A 5,800% renewables stock surge has some Indian investors worried

The biggest stock winners in India's renewable sector are now all facing the challenge from minuscule earnings, which has sent valuations through the roof

China overtaking European Union in research related to clean-energy: Study

About 22% of the EU's imports came from China in 2022, the paper found, rising in recent years while the equivalent figure for the US declined

Ambuja Cements to invest Rs 6,000 crore in renewable power projects

Earlier this month, ACL announced to complete acquisition of Sanghi Industries Limited (SIL) at an enterprise value of Rs 5,185 crore

Tata Power Solar Systems to supply solar modules worth Rs 418 cr to NTPC

Tata Power Solar Systems has bagged a Rs 418 crore order to supply 152 MWp solar PV modules for an NTPC project at Nokh in Rajasthan. Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd (TPSSL) has signed a contract to supply 152 MWp solar PV modules for NTPC's Nokh Solar PV Project in Rajasthan, the company said in a statement. According to the statement, the project holds a significant order value of about Rs 418 crore. The NTPC is developing 3x245 MW (735 MW) Nokh Solar Park at Pokhran, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The TPSSL's solar cell and module manufacturing plant in Bengaluru will supply 152 MWp DCR Solar PV Modules for this project, the statement added.

Solar installations in India fall 47% to 5.6 GW during Jan-Sep: Report

India has reported a 47 per cent fall in solar installations at 5.6 GW during January-September 2023, amid delay in project execution, according to research firm Mercom India. The installations were also down in the July-September quarter this year at 1.9 GW, a 34 per cent fall, over 2.8 GW solar capacity installed in the same period a year ago, the research firm said. However, on a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, the installations increased almost 6 per cent compared to 1.8 GW in Q2 2023. "During the first nine months of 2023, 5.6 GW of solar was installed in India. Solar capacity additions fell nearly 47 per cent compared to 10.5 GW installed in 9M 2022," Mercom India Solar Market Update report said. The utility-scale installations dropped more than 54 per cent year-over-year (YoY) to 4.2 GW. "Barring significant negative developments, installations in 2024 should grow exponentially. Declining prices (of ped products) are now the cause of slower growth (compared to rising prices

India reaches 60 GW high-end solar module manufacturing capacity: AISMA

India has achieved a milestone of 60 gigawatt (GW) of installed solar module manufacturing capacity, industry body All India Solar Manufacturers Association (AISMA) said on Thursday. From less than 10 GW of low-wattage polysilicon modules making capacity in financial year 2020-21, India has scaled it up ito the current 60 GW of high-wattage and technologically advanced Mono Perc, Topcon and HJT modules manufacturing capacity, AISMA said in a statement. Hitesh Doshi, President, AISMA, said: "This is indeed a phenomenal achievement for the Indian solar manufacturing sector. Solar energy adoption is a critical component of the clean energy transition, and India's growing leadership in the space will enable the country to play a predominant role in the global renewable energy market." In line with a target to achieve net zero carbon emission by 2070, India aims to build 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with solar energy expected to contribute to 300 GW of this capacity even

Waaree Energies partners with NTPC for 135 MW solar module supply

Waaree Energies Ltd on Wednesday said it has partnered with NTPC to supply over 135 MW of solar PV modules. The photovoltaic modules will be utilized by NTPC for a solar power project in Baran district of Rajasthan. The order is expected to be completed within a span of 4 months, Waaree Energies said in a statement. "Such projects provide us with a splendid opportunity to further that objective, through the provision of our state-of-the-art solar PV modules, Hitesh Doshi, Chairman & Managing Director, Waaree Group said. With a capacity of 12 GW, Waaree Energies is India's largest solar module manufacturer. The company has presence in multiple locations in India and worldwide. NTPC, under Ministry of Power, is India's largest power generating entity.

Goldi Solar to add 1,000 MW to its operational capacity by Q3: MD Dholakiya

Goldi Solar will add another 1,000 MW to scale its operational capacity to 4,000 MW by December-end, its Managing Director Ishver Dholakiya has said. The company is also eyeing an order book of Rs 5,000 crore for the 2023-24 financial year, he added. "We are bullish on the solar market. There is a good demand for our products in domestic and international markets. Now, we are aiming for order bookings of over Rs 5,000 crore in the current fiscal from customers in India, the US, South America, Africa, Europe and the Gulf countries," Dholakiya said in reply to a question on exports. Besides, the company will make operational another 1,000 MW of capacity by the third quarter of this fiscal, the MD informed. Gujarat-based Goldi Solar has two solar module/panel manufacturing plants, totalling 3,000 megawatts (MW) in Pipodara and Navsari districts. The company is in the process of investing Rs 5,000 crore to double its module manufacturing capacity to 6,000 MW by 2026, besides setting u