GIC Holdings Pte Ltd of Singapore and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) are reportedly investing $550 million of fresh primary capital in India’s renewable energy firm Greenko. ET citing sources reports that this will be the third round of capital infusion by the two which will make Greenko the biggest recipient of foreign capital in […]
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the PM Modi recently given its approval for the Phase-II of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme for achieving cumulative capacity of 40 GW from Rooftop Solar (RTS) Projects by the year 2022. The programme will be implemented with total central financial support of Rs.11,814 crore. Appreciating the government’s move […]
Risen Energy recently announced the signing of a 323MW solar module supply contract for a project of DTEK Renewables B.V. holding company in Ukraine for their third project investment in the solar energy sector. The Chinese firm Risen Energy will provide all the modules required for the 240 MWac (323 MWdc) PV Pokrovskaya SPP project. […]
The Government has approved launch of Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan with the objective of providing financial and water security to farmers. The proposed scheme consists of three components: Component-A: 10,000 MW of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid Connected Renewable Power Plants. Component-B: Installation of 17.50 lakh standalone Solar Powered Agriculture Pumps. Component-C: Solarisation of […]
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the PM Modi has given its approval for the Phase-II of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme for achieving cumulative capacity of 40 GW from Rooftop Solar (RTS) Projects by the year 2022. The programme will be implemented with total central financial support of Rs.11,814 crore. In the […]
The country’s total solar power generation capacity, including 3.85 gigawatt (GW) rooftops, stood at 28.05 GW while 17.65 GW was under implementation as on December 31, 2018, according to a report by Bridge To India (BTI). The quarterly market report, titled ‘India Solar Compass Q4 2018’, gives a detailed analysis of capacity addition, tender issuance, […]
The proposed 7500 MW solar power projects in Leh and Kargil districts of Jammu & Kashmir are in safe regions said a top official in Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). After the recent attack on CRPF personnel, concerns over the safety and viability of these projects were raised at a pre-bid conference. In this […]
The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is reportedly gearing up to complete Rs 1,000 crore solar project. The green energy will be used to power 1.30 lakh street lights, buildings and some parts of water and sewage treatment plants. With the completion of this solar project NMC will have zero financial burden, instead it will save […]
Ministry of Railways has floated tender inviting bids for 180 KWp solar power plant at Madgaon Railway Station. Last date for the submission of the bid is 1st March 2019. Scope of work includes Supply, installation, testing & commissioning of “ON GRID TYPE” solar power plant of 180 KWp capacity including all associated items on […]
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) is inviting bids for the 20 MW (AC) floating solar PV power project with 60 MWH Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Lakshadweep. Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) is planning to develop RE Projects under its ownership at Lakshadweep, UT on Build, Own & operate […]
