Data & Statistics
Year: 2019
E-MOBILITY AND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
Gearing Up: Manufacturers explore new business models to tap the EV opportunity
Automobile manufacturers are gearing up to tap the emerging opportunity in the Indian e-mobility market while the government is promoting uptake in this segment through various incentives and subsidies. At a Renewable Watch conference, “E-mobility […]
Financings
AIIB approves $65 million loan to Hero Future Energies’
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, a multilateral development bank, has approved a $65 million loan for a 250 MW solar power project in Jodhpur. Hero Futures Energies Private Limited (HFE), an independent power producer, will […]
Projects
CEL floats 1.6 MW of rooftop solar tender for Tamil Nadu
The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has invited bids for the development of 1.6 MW of rooftop solar projects to be installed atop various government buildings in Tamil Nadu. The scope of work includes the survey, […]
Projects
Maharashtra’s 1,350 MW solar tender receives poor response
MSEDCL had floated 30 district wise tenders on August 31, 2019, to procure 1,350 MW of solar power in 30 circles with project sizes ranging from 25 MW to 50 MW. In spite of repeated extensions of the bid […]
Projects
Mizoram issues a 20 MW tender for Vankal Solar Park
The Government of Mizoram, through its Power and Electricity Department has issued a Request for Selection for setting up 20 MW of solar power projects at Vankal Solar Park, Khawzawl in Champhai district of the […]
Regulations
KSERC approves tariff for a 1 MW wind project
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has approved a levelised tariff of Rs 4.23 per kWh without the benefit of accelerated depreciation benefits for the electricity generated from a 1 MW wind power project […]
Regulations
MERC approves tariff for 50 MW of solar projects
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has allowed the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL) and Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to procure solar power at rates discovered through competitive bidding. The […]
Regulations
GERC gives partial approval on captive wind tariff petition filed by GUVNL
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has issued an order to establish tariffs to procure surplus power by the distribution licensees from wind projects set up for captive use or third-party sale availing open access […]
Policies and Programmes
Delhi finalises its electric vehicle policy
The Delhi government has approved a policy for electric vehicles (EVs). The policy mainly focuses on electric two-wheelers, shared transport vehicles such as three-wheelers and buses, and goods carriers or freight vehicles. These vehicles contribute […]
Editorial
December 2019
Action on climate change may be the biggest challenge humankind is facing today. The consequences of inaction are escalating and hitting both rich and poor countries alike. It has therefore become imperative to move beyond […]
Products
JinkoSolar launches high efficiency Tiger module
JinkoSolar recently launched a new high efficiency Tiger module using 9-busbar mono PERC and Tiling Ribbon (TR) technology at All-Energy Australia 2019, held in Melbourne. With module efficiency of 20.78 per cent, the new Tiger […]
Wind Power
Uneven Growth: Progress in renewable energy development across states
Renewable energy sources are not equally well distributed across the country. For example, only seven states have significant wind energy potential, and it is the same scenario for other renewable sources such as small-hydro and […]
E-MOBILITY AND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
PV Drive: E-mobility opportunities for solar
The world is rapidly moving towards electric-powered, shared and connected vehicles. With low emissions, greater efficiency and reduced technological costs, electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly becoming popular among consumers. If businesses and fleet operators use […]
Company Release
Goldi Solar becomes a Major Supplier of Solar Modules to the Renowned Atha Group
Goldi Solar is one of the preferred module manufacturers and solar EPC players in India. We have signed a contract to supply premium solar modules of 69.285 MW capacity to Atha Group, which is an […]
Products
SunModo releases elevated racking for roof and ground applications
SunModo has announced its newest solar racking innovation for residential and commercial ground-mounted and elevated rooftop systems. The improved SunTurf line has been introduced after many years of field experience with SunBeam. SunTurf racking can […]
Wind Power
Increasing Share: Upswing in renewables in the captive power segment
Solar-based power generation has emerged as a viable option in the captive power space over the past five years owing to rapidly falling capital costs. Even though coal-based captive power plants (CPPs) continue to occupy […]
Solar Power
Green Track: Kalka-Shimla heritage line goes solar
Considered an engineering marvel, the 96.6 km Kalka-Shimla rail line was given world heritage status in 2008. The rail line, which runs through the picturesque hilly terrain with 102 tunnels and 864 bridges, originates from […]
Solar Power
Sunny Brew: Solar power offers a sustainable and viable approach to beer production
With the increasing global focus on climate change, more consumers are making environmentally friendly choices. To attract these customers and project themselves as environmentally conscious, corporate establishments are also switching to more sustainable strategies. In […]
Bioenergy
Flexible Fuel: Bamboo fires up gasifiers
Bamboo, a renewable lignocellulosic material and non-food biomass, has immense potential as a renewable fuel. It can be used as an energy source by converting into solid, liquid and gaseous fuels. India is one of […]