Author: Chitrika Grover

India, ISA Commit To Invest USD 2 Mn For Solar Projects In Four Island Nations

Continuing with its backing for renewable energy for island nations, India recently committed to invest $2 million in new solar projects across four island states namely, Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles. India announced this at the 5th Strategic Partnership Renewal Meeting in Brussels, during the 10th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations. At the meeting, […]

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Telangana Issues Tender For 1 GW Of Rooftop Solar Projects

The Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation Limited (TSREDCO) has now issued a tender for rooftop solar projects. Through this tender, the state has planned to add 1 GW of new rooftop solar capacity. The move comes as the state plays catch up on renewable capacity, considering the limited options to add large, utility scale […]

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THDC Issues Tender To Develop DPR For Floating Solar In Eight States

The Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC India) has now planned to boost floating solar projects. It has issued a tender seeking bids to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) in this regard. These projects will be located in eight states. These include-Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. The last date […]

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RE100 Firms Added 57 GW Of Renewable Power, Says BNEF Report

A latest report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) has shed light on the transition of clean energy corporations. The report said that clean energy corporations have undergone a significant transition in the Asia-Pacific (APAC). It said that the transition was more significant over the last two decades. The research agency said that these corporations […]

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RE Evacuation From Khavda To Nagpur Set To See A Fillip

The evacuation of renewable energy from Khavda Renewable Energy Park is set to get a fillip. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (POWERGRID) has awarded a contract to develop a high voltage direct current (HVDC) link. This link will aid in the transmission of green from Khavda to Nagpur. This is set to be used […]

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Supply Chain A Major Hinderance To APAC’s Wind Projects: GWEC

Offshore wind is grappling with supply chain challenges, particularly in accessing onshore wind nacelles. A GWEC report found that China is the dominant supplier in the Asian Pacific (APAC) region. According to Global Wind Energy (GWEC), China holds an 85% Onshore market share,  India and South Korea’s nacelle capacity is focused solely on onshore projects, […]

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MPUVNL Invites Bids For 26 MW Rooftop Solar Project

The Madhya Pradesh Corporation (MPUVNL) recently floated a tender to build on-grid and off-grid solar rooftop systems with a total 26 MW capacity. The last date for bid submission is December 31, 2024. The recent tender plans to develop solar projects in Madhya Pradesh (MP) and to bring standardization of rates and selection of contractors […]

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US Allocates $1.3 Bn To Boost Lithium-ion Domestic Manufacturing

To meet the growing domestic demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the United States (US) government has allocated a loan to finance a new facility in Terre Haute, Indiana, for manufacturing of lithium-ion battery separators. The government recently allocated a $1.3 billion direct loan ($1.2 billion in principal and $139.3 million in capitalized interest) to ENTEK […]

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India Sees Less Hope From Funding Commitments At COP29

The UN recently concluded climate talks at COP29 in Baku with a pledge of $300 billion annually from rich nations to contribute to the global fight against climate change. The COP29 negotiations ended early Sunday morning in Baku. The Indian delegation, however, finds it not enough to deal with the climate change crisis. The COP29 […]

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