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NTPC Plans To Develop 300 MW Solar Project, Issues Tender

NTPC recently released a tender to develop a 300 MW ground-mounted solar project and terminal bay near the NTPC Anta substation. It is accepting bids until 5th December 2024. The bidder will be responsible for arranging the land for the solar project and for the design, engineering, manufacturing, transportation, storage, installation, and commissioning of the […]

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Ladakh: NTPC, Indian Army Set To Build Solar Hydrogen Microgrid Project

NTPC has partnered with the Indian Army to establish a Solar Hydrogen-based Microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh. This would provide a stable power supply using Green Hydrogen in off-grid Army locations. The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of this unique project through video conferencing. NTPC has designed this solar hydrogen-based microgrid system to […]

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NTPC Limited Reports 14% Jump In Net Profits In Q2

NTPC Limited today issued its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of FY25. The firm’s latest results reported a 14 percent growth in net profits. On a standalone basis, NTPC’s total income for H1 FY25 was ₹86,298 crore, compared to ₹81,199 crore for the same period last year. Profit After Tax (PAT) for H1 […]

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CERC Amends Indian Electricity Grid Code Rules

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently issued amendments to the Indian Electricity Grid Code, originally released in 2023. These adjustments address various aspects of grid operation, including timeframes for power injection, scheduling of generation, compensation mechanisms, and revisions in scheduling flexibility. One amendment specifies limits on the injection of infirm power, or power generated […]

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ADB Approves $434.25 Mn Loan To Setup Solar Facility In Assam

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently approved a $434.25 million loan to increase renewable energy capacity and improve energy security in the state of Assam, India. “Addressing the renewable energy capacity shortage in Assam is crucial to meet growing demand and reduce dependency on fossil fuels,” said ADB Principal Energy Specialist Jiwan Acharya. “This project […]

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Q2 Results: JSW Energy Reports Marginal Surge In Net Profits

JSW Energy Limited today reported its results for the quarter (“Q2 FY25” or the “Quarter”) ended September 30, 2024. Key Highlights of Q2 FY25 Operational: Net Generation increased 14% YoY at 9.8 BUs driven by wind capacity additions, higher generation at thermal and hydro plants Total RE generation is up by 14% YoY at 5.0 […]

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More Indian Module Makers To Setup Manufacturing Centers In US

The interest of Indian solar modules is now rising to invest in the United States (US) in the solar business. Bolstered by the hand-holding support of the government there to support the domestic production of solar cells and solar modules in the country, the investments in US in the sector is set to rise. This […]

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EESL Opens Bids For 1 GW of DCR-Compliant Solar Modules

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) , an energy saving company, in its latest tender sought bids for 1 GW solar module from bidders which have a rate contract for supply of ~1,000 MWp domestic content requirement (DCR) compliant crystalline 540 Wp and above Solar PV Modules across India. This is a rate contract for 6 […]

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Surged Financial Backing Spurring the Indian RE Growth: Report

As the country pushes toward achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy by 2030, renewable energy now comprises 43.5% of India’s total power capacity, signaling exponential growth for the industry, a latest report from Rubix Data Sciences said. The report offers key insights into the key drivers, emerging trends, and challenges shaping the renewable energy […]

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