Data & Statistics
Month: June 2018
People
Deepak Thakur: Chief Executive Officer, Hybrid and Energy Storage, Sterling and Wilson Private Limited
The Indian power sector has undergone a major transformation – from being energy deficient to being self-sufficient. Now, it is overwhelming to see the energy matrix shift towards clean energy,” remarks Deepak Thakur, chief executive […]
Company Release
SWELECT Solar PV Modules join the Global List of Tier-1 Ranking: Ranked as Tier-1 Solar PV Module Manufacturer by Bloomberg New Energy Finance
SWELECT Energy Systems Limited (PV Module Brand – HHV Solar) has been recognized as “Tier-1 Solar PV Module Manufacturer” by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), the highly recognized global industry standard in classifying solar Photo […]
Projects
RfP bids invited for 750 MW grid interactive solar PV projects in Maharashtra
Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL) has invited Request for Proposal (RfP) bids for implementation of 750 MW cumulative capacity grid interactive solar PV power plants at various locations in the state. The scope […]
Projects
REIL re-invites bids for 50 MW grid connected rooftop and small solar power projects in India
Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) has re-invited bids for the implementation of 50 MW grid connected rooftop and small solar power projects for government buildings in different states and union territories of India. A […]
Projects
NTPC invites bids for 22 MW Kayamkulam Floating Solar PV Project
NTPC Limited has invited bids for development of 22 MW Kayamkulam Floating Solar PV Project. The scope of work involves design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, packing and forwarding, transportation, unloading, storage, installation and commissioning of grid […]
Projects
12 companies submit bids for setting up of 3,000 MW ISTS connected solar power projects
A total of 12 companies have submitted the technical bids for development of the 3,000 MW ISTS-connected solar PV project. These are: Developer Bid capacity (MW) ReNew Power Limited 500 ACME Solar Holding Private Limited […]
Projects
RfS bids invited for Tranche I of 2,500 MW ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) invited Request for Selection (RfS) bids for development of 2,500 MW of inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects under Tranche I. The tender follows MNRE’s recent […]
Regulations
MERC provides clarity on simultaneously using open access and net metering services
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its order has clarified that solar power generators cannot use both open access and net-metering facilities simultaneously for a project. The commission also ruled that the net-metering benefits […]
Regulations
MNRE extends commissioning date of solar projects affected by GST
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order to extend the commissioning date (COD) of solar PV projects that had been affected by the imposition of Goods and Services tax (GST) […]
Policies and Programmes
Gujarat government launches SKY scheme for farmers to generate solar power
The Gujarat government has launched Suryashakti Kisan Yojana (SKY) scheme for farmers to generate electricity and sell the surplus to power distribution companies. As per the scheme, farmers having existing electricity connection will be given […]
Policies and Programmes
Gujarat government announces Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Policy-2018
The Gujarat government has announced the Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Policy-2018. The policy promotes setting up of wind as well as solar power projects at one location and aims to make optimum utilisation of land and […]
Policies and Programmes
MoP amends competitive bidding guidelines for power procurement from solar projects
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has amended the competitive bidding guidelines for the procurement of power from grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. The amendments are as follows: The land acquisition period for the projects has […]
Up and coming
Up and Coming: Water-based battery to store renewable energy
Researchers at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, have developed a water-based battery system for storing electrical energy from the grid. At present, the battery is only in prototype mode, but it […]
Products
Fraunhofer ISE launches grid-stabilising high-voltage inverter
Fraunhofer ISE has developed a grid-stabilising high-voltage (HV) inverter for the HV- silicon carbide (SiC) project under the Future Electricity Grids Funding programme financed by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. The inverter […]
World View
Clean Power Ties: New lines proposed to bring hydro and wind energy from Canada to the US
The demand for clean energy in several states of the US continues to present an economic opportunity for Canada to boost its electricity exports. Canada is already a net exporter of electricity to the, US. […]
State Focus
People
R.R. Turlapati: Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Technologies and Environmental Projects Private Limited
During his 35-year career, Raghavendra Rao Turlapati has worked in diverse areas including oil well drilling, oil refining processes, environmental engineering, waste and water management, and energy. His knowledge spans process development, marketing and sales, […]
Tech Focus
Showing Promise: Indian offshore wind segment takes small steps forward
India is amongst the fastest growing economies in the world and has a rising energy demand. Endowed with a vast coastline, the country has been taking steps to harness its huge offshore wind power potential, […]
Products
Hartek Solar launches rooftop solar kits
Hartek Solar, the rooftop solar division of the Chandigarh-based Hartek Group, has launched small-scale customised rooftop solar kits. These 5-10 kWp plug-and-play kits are designed for houses, housing societies, nursing homes, small commercial establishments, hotels […]