Ezine Archive
April Issue 2019
April Issue 2019
Month: April 2019
Company Release
Jinkosolar’s Cheetah Enabling Next-generation Wafer Designs
Jinkosolar today announced to launch its Swan bifacial module series, which provides a significant enhancement of its industry-leading solar technology and offers the market a mainstream 430 watt solar module with power gained from the […]
Editorial
April 2019: Editor Dolly Khattar
The Indian renewable energy sector has entered the year 2019 with strong tailwinds as far as M&A and financing activities are concerned. A large number of acquisitions have been concluded or announced since January 2019. […]
Financings
Brookfield Asset Management in talks to acquire majority stake in Mytrah Energy’s renewable energy projects
Brookfield Asset Management is in talks to acquire majority stake in Mytrah Energy (India) Private Limited’s renewable energy projects. The value of the transaction is expected to be between Rs 69.57 billion to Rs 104.35 […]
Financings
Mahindra Susten initiates sale of 160 MW of solar power assets
Mahindra Susten Private Limited has initiated the sale of its 160 MW of solar power assets. The enterprise value of the transaction is expected to be about Rs 20 billion. The capital raised from the […]
Financings
CleanMax Solar raises Rs 2.75 billion from Macquarie-managed UK Climate Investments
CleanMax Solar, has raised Rs 2.75 billion in equity funding from UK Climate Investments LLP. This is the third institutional investor to support the company’s growth ambitions, having secured equity financing up to Rs 7 […]
Projects
Bid due date extended for 184 MW grid interactive solar project in Maharashtra
Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL) has extended the bid due date for selection of solar power developer for development of the 184 MW grid interactive solar power plants at various regions in the […]
Projects
RfP bid due date extended for 25 MW grid-connected rooftop solar power projects in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL) has extended the Request for Proposal bid due date for development of the 25 MW grid-connected rooftop solar power project from May 10, 2019 to May 24, 2019. […]
Projects
RfP bid due date extended for 19 MW small HEP in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (JKSPDCL) has further extended the Request for Proposal bid due date for selection of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for development of the 19 MW Durbuk-Shyok […]
Projects
RfS bid due date extended for 1,000 MW solar project in Gujarat
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has further extended the Request for Selection bid due date for development Phase V of the 1,000 MW solar project in Dholera, Gujarat from April 20, 2019 to May […]
Projects
RfS bid due date extended for 1,000 MW grid-connected wind power project in Gujarat
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has further extended the Request for Selection bid due date for development of the 1,000 MW grid-connected wind power project (Phase II-R) in the state from April 20, 2019 […]
Projects
RfS bid due date extended for 1,000 MW Ujjani Dam floating solar project
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has further extended the Request for Submission bid due date for development of the 1,000 MW floating solar power plant at Ujjani Dam from April 15, 2019 to […]
Interviews
Views of Gopal Krishan Gupta: Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
“India needs an additional 66.5 GW of ISTS network for renewable energy zones” Transmission-related issues have considerably slowed down renewable energy development in the country, and the problems are only likely to get aggravated with […]
Interviews
Interview with David Cohen: Founder and CEO, Taekion
“The use of blockchain can increase the reliability and resilience of the electric grid.” A blockchain expert, David Cohen is currently the founder and chief executive officer of Taekion, a blockchain-based cybersecurity company. Prior to […]
People
Manuj Singhal: Chief Engineer (Electrical),Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Manuj Singhal began his career with NTPC Limited in 1994 and later joined the Department of Telecommunications in 1996 through the Indian Engineering Services. Since 2014, he has been serving as Chief Engineer (Electrical) with […]
World View
Renewables Route: Increasing focus on green energy across South Asia
Most countries in the South Asian region have been making efforts to secure energy supplies in order to sustain the rapid economic growth and meet the increasing demand. To this end, they have been exploring […]
Products
Waaree Energies introduces customised solar modules for EVs
Mumbai-based solar photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturer and engineering, procurement and construction contractor Waaree Energies has launched solar modules designed specifically for electric vehicles (EVs). These solar modules can support the energy requirements of auxiliary services […]
Tech Focus
The Next Big Thing: Promise of blockchain in the renewable energy sector
Blockchain could be a game changer in the energy sector, particularly in renewable energy. The technology has the potential to fulfil the policy and regulatory, technological and economic requirements of a decentralised, decarbonised and digitalised […]
Tech Focus
Power to Disrupt: Blockchain set to change renewable energy market dynamics
By Ashay Abbhi The Indian economy is at the cusp of an energy transition, moving from conventional systems to agile and smart systems. Given the addition of large volumes of intermittent and variable renewable energy, […]
Company Release
Risen Energy Releases Jäger High Efficiency Mono-Crystalline Half-Cut Module White Paper
On April 25th, 2019, Ningbo,Risen Energy Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Risen Energy”) released a technical white paper for theJäger high-efficiency mono-crystalline Half-cut Module series, which have captured much attention since the end of […]