Author: Chitrika Grover

MNRE Amends Rules For Solar Mini-Grid Installations In Tribal Area

In a notification released on March 26, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) amended the dedicated scheme aimed at electrification of unelectrified households belonging to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). This initiative was launched under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) on January 4th. According to the original notification […]

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Sterlite, GIC Enter JV To Create Power Transmission Platform In India

Sterlite Power and Singapore based GIC announced a joint venture to create a power transmission platform in India. Sterlite Power, a private power transmission developer, and an affiliate of GIC entered into a definitive agreement signing. Their agreement was undertaken to set up a new platform to develop and operate power transmission projects in India. […]

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NTPC, JBIC Collaborate To Finance Renewable Energy Project In India

Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Governor, HAYASHI Nobumitsu has signed a loan agreement that amounts to up to JPY15 billion of which JBIC’s portion is JPY9 billion, with NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NREL) of India. The loan is co-financed with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and the Bank of Fukuoka, Ltd. JBIC also claims to […]

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DERC New Guidelines Lays Costs On Distributors For Under 11kV Project

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) recently amended guidelines that is called Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Group Net Metering and Virtual Net Metering for Renewable Energy) (Fifth Amendment) Guidelines, 2024. These guidelines are expected to come into effect from 1st April 2024 and remain in force till further amendments. The DERC’s recent notification amendment was […]

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US Deploys Seventh GW Scale Sunrise Wind Offshore Commercial Project

The Biden-Harris administration has announced the approval of the Sunrise Wind offshore wind project which is the nation’s seventh commercial-scale offshore wind project. The Sunrise Wind offshore project is led by the Department of the Interior under President Biden’s leadership. These seven projects have the potential to provide more than 8 gigawatts of clean, renewable […]

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GRIDCO Invites Bids For 500 MW Energy Storage Project In Odisha

Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) invited bids and released an e-tender from eligible bidders for 500 MW through Energy Storage System (ESS) capacity. The tender stated, “The GRIDCO project connected to the CTU/ Odisha STU, with 5 hours of peak support, for 5 years.” Confirming the terms and conditions mentioned in the tender document. The […]

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US Makers Face Challenges From Cheap Chinese Solar Products: Report

A recent report by SEMA collation on the state of US PV solar manufacturing discussed the importance of developing a domestic solar manufacturing supply chain in the United States. The report discussed the steps required to reduce dependency on foreign sources, particularly China, and to strengthen the country’s position in clean energy. The report shared […]

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Shizen Energy, Microsoft Complete Construction Of Inuyama Solar Plant

Shizen Energy Group has announced the completion of its Inuyama Solar Power Plant. It’s a large-scale solar power plant in Inuyama city, Aichi Prefecture in Japan, that commenced commercial operation in February 2024, and a completion ceremony was held on 25 March at the site. The power plant has a rated output of 31 MW […]

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Nissan Plans To Launch 16 New Electric Model In Next Three Years

Nissan Motor recently launched The Arc, its new business plan to drive value and strengthen competitiveness. The plan focused on a broad-based product, increased electrification, and new approaches to engineering and manufacturing. It focused on new technologies adoption, and the use of strategic partnerships to increase global unit sales and improve profitability. Under the two-part […]

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