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Firm Renewables: ACME’s experience with hybrid and FDRE projects
By Nathsai Parashar, Manager, Project Development and WRA, and Kuljyoti Sharma, Assistant Manager, WRA, Acme Solar Holdings Limited India’s ambitious clean energy targets, including achieving 50 per cent electricity from non-fossil sources by 2030, have […]
Company Release
ACME Solar plans Rs 170 billion investment in 2026 with focus on Hybrid, FDRE Renewable capacities, explores nuclear energy foray
New Delhi, 2nd March 2025, ACME Solar Holdings plans to invest Rs 17,000 crore to boost renewable energy capacity to 5 GigaWatts by 2027. “We intend to focus our new capacities on the revenue and margin […]
Financings
ACME Solar plans Rs 170 billion capex investment in 2026, explores nuclear energy
ACME Solar Holdings Limited plans to invest Rs 170 billion in capital expenditure in 2026 to expand its renewable energy capacity to 5,000 MW by 2027, focusing on hybrid and firm dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) […]
Projects
ACME Solar signs PPA with NHPC for 680 MW FDRE project
ACME Solar has signed a power purchase agreement with NHPC Limited for a 680 MW firm and dispatchable (FDRE) renewable energy project. The project was awarded under NHPC’s 1,400 MW FDRE tender and will be […]
Trends
The Year in Perspective: Key takeaways from past cover stories
By Sarthak Takyar It is important to look back at past events and learn from them in order take positive strides forward. With the beginning of the new year, we decided to revisit Renewable Watch’s […]
Projects
NHPC announces auction results for 1.2 GW tranche VI FDRE projects
NHPC Limited has successfully concluded its tranche VI auction, awarding 1,200 MW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects connected to the inter-state transmission system (ISTS) and integrated with energy storage systems, with an […]
Projects
PSPCL invites bids for 1,000 MW FDRE projects
The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has invited bids to procure 1,000 MW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) on a demand-following basis. The deadline for bid submission is January 10, 2025. According […]
Companies
Company Highlights: Key developments in the past 12 months
The year 2024 witnessed several interesting developments in India’s renewable energy sector, leading to continued expansion of developers’ and manufacturers’ portfolios. The growing traction and demand for round-the-clock (RTC) and quality renewables have resulted in […]
Trends
Emerging Segments: Hybrid, RTC and FDRE renewables attract growing attention
There is a perceptible shift in the renewable energy industry, from standalone solar and wind projects to hybrid, round-the-clock (RTC), firm and despatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects. Several auctions have taken place in this space […]
Interviews
Capacity Growth: Key trends in the renewables sector
By Vikram V., Vice President and Co-Group Head, ICRA Limited The energy transition goals set by the Government of India, along with the healthy demand growth and tariff competitiveness of solar and wind power projects, […]
Financings
ACME Sun Power to receive Rs 37.53 billion term loan from REC
ACME Sun Power has secured a term loan worth Rs 37.53 billion from REC Limited. ACME Sun Power is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings. The funds from the loan will be utilised for […]
Projects
Hexa Climate, ACME Solar, and Avaada Energy secure NTPC’s 1,200 MW FDRE auction
Hexa Climate Solutions, ACME Solar Holdings, and Avaada Energy emerged as winners in NTPC’s auction to supply 1,200 MW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) with peak power through interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected projects. […]
Projects
Rayzon Solar collaborates with Hero Future Energies for 200 MW solar project
Rayzon Solar have partnered with Hero Future Energies in advancing sustainable energy solutions. The companies are set to launch a 200 MW solar project in Karnataka. This initiative is expected to reduce carbon emissions by an […]
Companies
Interview with Serentica Renewables’ Akshay Hiranandani: “We are very bullish on renewables”
In a recent interview with Renewable Watch, Akshay Hiranandani, chief executive officer, Serentica Renewables, shared his views on the current state of the renewable energy sector, as well as the company’s achievements and key focus […]
Projects
Juniper Green signs PPA with SJVN to develop 1,000 MW renewable energy projects
Juniper Green Energy has announced the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) with SJVN for a 320 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project. This deal paves the way for the development of […]
Projects
SJVN issues FDRE with storage tender for 600 MW
SJVN Limited has issued requests for proposals for appointment of developers to deliver inter-state transmission system (ISTS) connected 600 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) with storage. The tender also includes an additional greenshoe […]