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Jesper Badea Jensen: Head of Secretariat, Centre of Excellence for Offshore Wind and Renewable Energy
“I wish that a successful offshore wind tender in India happens, hopefully with international developers, as this will showcase the confidence in the Indian market and will lead to many more developers paying attention to […]
Expert Take
Gaining Momentum: Developers’ perspective on the wind power sector
India’s wind power sector is entering a phase where capacity addition is increasingly being shaped by the requirements of firm and round-the-clock (RTC) power, rather than standalone renewable procurement. Hybrid, firm and despatchable renewable energy […]
Policies and Programmes
Delhi government to provide free rooftop solar systems up to 3 kW for households consuming up to 400 units
The Delhi Cabinet has approved the second amendment to the Delhi Solar Energy Policy, 2023. Under the amendment, domestic consumers with an average monthly electricity consumption of up to 400 units can get rooftop solar […]
Projects
SECI issues RfS for 700 MW of ISTS-connected C&I solar projects
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has issued a request for selection (RfS) for the development of 700 MW of inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar projects in India. The projects will be awarded through […]
Projects
Axis Energy secures EPC contract for 552 MWp solar project in Andhra Pradesh
Axis Energy has secured the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a 552 MWp utility-scale solar power project. The project is being developed by Evren, a joint venture between Brookfield and Axis Energy, in […]
Projects
POWERGRID bags 6 GW transmission project for solar power evacuation from Rajasthan
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has emerged as the successful bidder under the tariff-based competitive bidding for establishing an inter-state transmission system to evacuate 6 GW of solar power from the Barmer-II renewable […]
International News
Niger signs PPP agreement to develop 200 MW solar with BESS project
The Government of Niger has entered into a public-private partnership (PPP) with Niger Electricity Power Production (NEPP) to develop a 200 MW solar photovoltaic plant with battery energy storage system (BESS) in Niamey. The project […]
International News
OCI Energy and Arava Power begin construction of 347 MWdc solar project in Texas
OCI Energy, Arava Power and partners have broken ground on the SunRoper solar project in Wharton county, Texas. The project has an installed capacity of 347 MWdc, and is expected to commence operations in December […]
State Focus
Clean Growth: Telangana’s diversified renewable energy approach critical to the 2047 vision
By Pankhudi Jha Renewable energy has become an integral part of Telangana’s long-term development strategy. Under the Telangana Rising Vision 2047, the state aims to become a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and further expand […]
Miscellaneous
NLC India Renewables and OREDA form JV for green energy projects
NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has incorporated a joint venture (JV) company with the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA). The JV is called NIRL OREDA Renewables […]
Projects
Swaraj Tractors and Mahindra Susten commission 42 MWp group captive solar project in Punjab
Swaraj Tractors and Mahindra Susten have commissioned a 42 MWp group captive solar project in Bathinda, Punjab. Spread across about 141 acres in Teona Pujarian village, Talwandi Sabo, the project is expected to meet around […]
Companies
SWELECT Energy Systems: Focus on building a more balanced portfolio
Dr Arulkumar Shanmugasundaram, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, SWELECT Energy Systems, spoke to Renewable Watch about the company’s expanding independent power producer (IPP) and manufacturing businesses, the growing role of battery energy storage systems […]
Hybrids and Energy Storage
CVC DIF acquires Gabriela hybrid project in Chile
CVC DIF has completed the acquisition of the Gabriela hybrid project in Northern Chile. The project was acquired from Grenergy. The project comprises 272 MW of installed solar photovoltaic capacity and 1,100 MWh of battery […]
Spotlight
“India needs to support larger turbines”: Interview with IWTMA’s Aditya Pyasi
India’s wind manufacturing sector is moving towards deeper indigenisation as the government strengthens domestic sourcing requirements and the industry looks to expand its global footprint. The country has already developed a significant manufacturing base, with […]
Tech Focus
Rethinking the Mix: Modelling insights for solar-wind-battery projects in the C&I segment
By Kaushik Narayanan, Founder and CEO, Minalav Commercial and industrial (C&I) customers are emerging as one of the biggest drivers of renewable energy growth in India, ensuring decarbonisation and cutting power costs. Solar-wind hybrids with […]
Projects
KPI Green Energy bags wind-solar hybrid project in Gujarat
KPI Green Energy Limited has received a letter of intent (LoI) from an unnamed domestic private entity for the development of a wind-solar hybrid power project in Gujarat under a group captive arrangement. The project […]
Projects
Adani Green Energy commissions 139 MW solar project at Khavda
Adani Green Energy Twenty Six A Limited, a wholly owned step-down subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has operationalised a 139 MW solar project at Khavda, Gujarat. The project commenced commercial operations on September […]
Projects
CPDL inks PPA with SECI for 50 MW solar project with BESS
Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to procure 50 MW of solar power along with a battery energy storage system […]
Financings
AlTeons Energy secures investment from Sanmar Group
The Sanmar Group has acquired a majority stake in AlTeons Energy. Following the investment, AlTeons will become a subsidiary of the Sanmar Group. The investment will support AlTeons’ plans to develop more than 1.5 GW […]