The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the guidelines for selection of solar park developers (SPDs) through tariff-based competitive bidding process. The new guidelines are expected to bring greater transparency in the […]
The ports and shipping sector is no exception to the ongoing green movement affecting nearly all modes of transport in the country. In January 2016, the Ministry of Shipping launched the Green Ports Initiative under […]
Waste-to-energy (WtE) is a process involving the collection, segregation, treatment and conversion of waste to produce various forms of energy including heat and electricity. Although the technology is not new and has been developed in […]
While 2017-18 saw record production of sugarcane and sugar, 2018-19 is likely to witness even higher peaks, thus increasing the need for handling molasses and other by-products. In this scenario, the diversification of the sugar […]
May Issue 2018
Hinduja National Power Corporation, part of the Hinduja Group, has acquired Kiran Energy Solar Power. The estimated value of acquisition is Rs 10 billion. Kiran Energy has an operational portfolio of 85 MW capacity and […]
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NTPC Limited for increasing solar power generation in the state on May 11, 2018. The MoU includes an agreement to set up a […]
A total of six companies have won the bids for development of 1,000 MW Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects (MSEDCL) in Maharashtra. JLTM Energy India (Technique Solaire) and Mahoba Solar UP (Adani) have […]
Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd has further extended the bid due date for procurement of power on short term basis for remaining 650 MW capacity under the 1,200 MW Pavagada Grid Connected Solar PV Power […]
The Union Government has sanctioned the implementation of scheme to support promotion of biomass based cogeneration projects in sugar mills and other industries for power generation in India. The Centre has accorded approval for grant […]
Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA ) has urged MNRE to defer the scheduled auctions for solar power projects owing to the transmission issues. The developers are concerned as the final rules relating to the grant […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced the new policy for wind-solar hybrid projects on May 14, 2018. MNRE issued the draft of the policy in June 2016. The policy has now been […]
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) issued an order to revise the wheeling and banking charges for renewable power projects on May 14, 2018. The order has been in effect since April 1, 2018 and […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released the revised procedure for the “grant of connectivity to projects based on renewable sources to inter-state transmission system”. The move comes in the wake of concerns flagged […]
A sudden change in customs policy in 2017 led to a logjam of solar module consignments at Indian ports. Modules worth more than $150 million were held up for more than three months at ports […]
Solar power generation in the first quarter (Q1) of the calendar year 2018-19 witnessed a 103 per cent year-on-year increase compared to the solar power generated in Q1 of the calendar year 2017-18. The data […]
ReNew Power has acquired a 100 per cent stake in Indian Energy Limited (IEL) at a price of Rs 364 million. The transaction is expected to complete in a period of approximately 60-90 days and […]
IDFC Alternatives Limited, a wholly-owned step down subsidiary of IDFC Limited, has announced sale of its infrastructure asset management business to the investment firm Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) India. The two companies have entered into […]
Solar turnkey solutions provider, Sunsure Energy has raised zero-collateral based debt capital worth $2.2 million from TATA Cleantech Capital, L&T Finance, and cKers Finance. The fund will be used as working capital to develop solar […]
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has rolled out tenders for the development of 1 GW of solar PV project capacity to be developed under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana. The projects […]
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