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Karnataka Proposes Peer-To-Peer Energy Trading, Issues Draft Norms

A latest draft notification released by the Karnataka Energy Regulatory Commission (KERC) proposed Peer-to-Peer (P2P) system for energy transaction, through block chain-based platform between consumers and the discoms. The notification stated, “The regulation is applicable to all the distribution licensees and eligible consumers of the state of Karnataka.” It defined blockchain as, “A digitally distributed […]

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Railways Awards Contracts To 6 Firms For Its 750MW RE Project

The Indian Railways has chosen six renewable energy companies to develop 750 MW of Round-The-Clock (RTC) renewable power. This comes after it released a tender earlier last year seeking developers. The Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL) floated the tender. REMCL is a joint venture of the Indian Railways and RITES Ltd. As per the […]

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L&T Construction To Build 1800MW Solar Plant in Dubai

India-based technology and construction company Larsen & Toubro Power Transmission & Distribution business’ Renewable EPC arm has been given the turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contract to establish an 1800 MWac Solar Photovoltaic Plant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project is the sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, Dubai, […]

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Yinson Renewables Acquires 97 MWp Matarani Solar Project in Peru from Grenergy Renewables

Malaysia-based Yinson Renewables has completed the acquisition of the 97 MWp Matarani solar project in Peru from Grenergy Renewables, an international independent power producer, developer, and engineering, procurement, and construction company. The project is located in the Mollendo desert in the Arequipa region, one of the world’s highest solar irradiation areas. Most of the project’s […]

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APTEL Gives SCOD Extension To Kranthi Ediffice For Telangana Solar Project

In a case about seeking an extension in the Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD) for a solar photovoltaic power project in Telangana, the petition filed by Kranthi Ediffice Private Limited was upheld, and the firm got an extension of 90 days by the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL). The company was a successful bidder through […]

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TagEnergy, Vestas Join Forces To Develop 220-MW Spanish Wind Portfolio

Global clean energy enterprise TagEnergy and wind energy major Vestas have come together to develop 220-MW wind portfolio in Spain. The joint venture will see Vestas acting as lead developer and TagEnergy will draw on its experience developing wind farms to determine and shape the most cost-efficient model. The new wind energy project will come […]

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DRE, Mini-Grids Can Aid In The Growth Of E-Cooking In India: CSE Report

A latest report from the Centre For Science and Environment (CSE) recommended the phasing out of LPG cylinders, used primarily for cooking in India. The CSE researcher advocated for boosting electric cooking (e-cooking) instead. The report also talked about the main challenges in rolling out large-scale adoption of e-cooking in India and the likely solutions […]

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Pexapark’s European Market Outlook 2024-More Utility, Hybrid PPAs In Offing

Switzerland-based Pexapark, a specialist provider of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) price reference, risk and portfolio management software and advisory services for renewable energy, has some interesting predictions for 2024, when it comes to Europe. In its latest European Market Outlook 2024 Report, the Pexapark predicts that Germany will be back on top in 2024 with […]

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CFA Under PM-KUSUM (Comp.-C) To Continue Till Further Orders, Clarifies MNRE

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in the latest notification clarified that the Central Financial Assitance (CFA) for Feeder-Level Solarisation (FLS) under the PM-KUSUM scheme would continue till further notice. The ministry said that the notice was issued in the wake of inquiries from several states on the matter. The ministry said that […]

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