State-owned power producer, NTPC Limited, agreed to terms with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for a foreign currency loan to the tune of $482 million. Japanese Government-owned bank has offered the funding under […]
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved an investment of Rs 1.8 billion for the development of the 210 MW Luhri Stage-1 Hydro Electric Project situated on parts of the Satluj river in Shimla […]
The military engineering services (MES) invited bids for the installation of 1 MW ofground-mounted solar capacity at the military cantonment situated at Itarana in Alwar Rajasthan. Bidders enlisted with the MES in Class A or […]
The Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) has invited bids under two tenders for the supply of solar photovoltaic module mounting structures. Under the first tender, REIL wishes to purchase 2,000 mounting structures for rooftop […]
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) have signed a Memorandum of understanding for the development of solar energy projects in the state. As per the MoU, […]
The Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL), a joint venture between NHPC Limited (NHPCL) and Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Development Agency (UPNEDA) has invited bids for consultants to draft a detailed project report for a […]
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued guidelines for tariff determination from renewable energy sources for 2020. An important highlight was the 100 per cent exemption of transmission and wheeling charges for solar-powered electric […]
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued guidelines for tariff determination from renewable energy sources for 2020. An important highlight was the 100 per cent exemption of transmission and wheeling charges for solar-powered electric […]
The BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and the BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) have launched two projects in New Delhi under the Solar City Programme to increase uptake of rooftop solar plants at a community […]
Hydropower has been responsible for a sizeable share of energy generation in India for a number of decades. Historically part of the conventional energy category, it has recently received a policy push with its inclusion […]
Over the past decade, renewable energy technologies have evolved at a rapid pace. Technology advancements and design innovations have been taking place continuously with the aim of increasing efficiencies and reducing the cost of producing […]
Set up in early 2017 by Actis, Sprng Energy has already built up a renewable power portfolio of 1.55 GW and continues to grow, supported by strong financial backing and the country’s competitive landscape. In […]
What have been the key recent developments at REC Solar? What are the different varieties of modules being offered by REC currently in the utility and rooftop solar segments? REC has always been a leading brand of cutting-edge […]
This issue marks the tenth anniversary of Renewable Watch. We have taken this opportunity to bring out a special commemorative issue that reflects on the journey of renewable energy development in India. The issue provides […]
Derived from a plethora of green feedstock, bioenergy provides a clean alternative to meet the energy needs. There has been a steady growth in the biomass-based power capacity in India over the years, albeit slower […]
Renewable Watch has been faithfully and extensively covering all the major developments, issues, deals and events that have taken place in the renewable energy sector over the past 10 years. Our coverage has been entirely […]
Renewable energy developers in India have benefited from falling costs of technology, a policy impetus, an influx of foreign capital and the clean energy ambitions of corporate consumers, helping in the expansion of their portfolios. […]
With the Covid-19 crisis casting a shadow over new investment plans, lenders remained wary in 2020, especially on account of a liquidity crunch owing to banking sector issues, and regulatory and contractual uncertainties in the […]
Renewable energy manufacturers continue to face certain challenges in the industry. Although they have gained maturity over the years, wind equipment suppliers continue to struggle with capacity restrictions owing to competitive bidding and thin margins, […]
A key opportunity for renewable energy (especially solar power and bioenergy) lies in off-grid applications. These applications are suitable for unelectrified households in areas where grid extension is neither feasible nor cost effective. To tap […]
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