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IPP Conrad Energy & BNP Paribas Join Hands for English Solar Farm

UK’s Independent Power Producer (IPP) Conrad Energy has entered into an agreement with BNP Paribas for a period of 15 years. The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) will pave the way for renewable energy to be supplied from Conrad Energy’s newly set up solar farm in Herefordshire, England. The Larport Solar Farm is slated to deliver […]

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IIT-B’s SHUNYA Team Clinches Second Position in USA’s Solar Decathlon Competition

The United States-based Solar Decathlon, a collegiate competition that challenges challenge students to design and build high-performance, low-carbon buildings, recently concluded the results. The Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay’s SHUNYA (Sustainable Housing for Urbanizing Nation by its Young Aspirants) has acheived the second position in the solar challenge. The team from IIT-B had come up […]

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Maharashtra Sees Launch of Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana – 2.0

‘Mission 2025’ of the Maharashtra Government has set sights on operating at least 30 per cent of agricultural feeders on solar energy. The timeline for this has been set at December 2025. In another similar initiative, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis have revealed that the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana […]

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Record Renewable Output Lowers Costs, Emissions – Australian Energy Market Operator

According to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), the country witnessed a significant increase in its renewable energy production in the quarter that ended in March. As a result, energy costs decreased, carbon emissions hit record lows, and there was a shift away from power generated by coal and gas. This surge in renewable energy […]

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South Africa Releases Its Largest Renewable Energy Tender of 3,740 MW Capacity

In a first such tender for the country on African continent, South Africa has issued its first large-scale tender aimed at procuring renewable energy. With a capacity of 3,740 MW, this is the continent’s biggest program on renewable energy.  This is the release of the first phase of the RFP (Request for Proposal). The tender […]

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USA’s Atlas Renewable Energy Inks PPA for 902 MW Solar Project

USA-based Atlas Renewable Energy, which offers clean energy solutions to large energy consumers in the Americas, has entered into a solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Albras, which is Brazil’s largest primary aluminium producer. The contract paves the way for Atlas to supply solar-generated power to Albras for a period of 21 years. The solar […]

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Enercon Signs 6 MW Turbine Agreement with Enerjisa Üretim

Germany-based wind energy firm Enercon has entered into a contract with Turkey-based energy producer Enerjisa Üretim. The preliminary contract paves the way for the delivery of two wind turbine prototypes, under which, Enercon will be responsible for the supply of two of its 6MW E-175 EP5 type units. It will boast of a rotor diameter of […]

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CERC Directs Delhi International Airport Ltd to Apply for Fresh Accreditation for RE Certificate

The Central Electrcity Regulatory Commission has approved the plea of Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) seeking relaxation of Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) norms owing to change in legal status. It has directed DIAL to apply afresh for accreditation and registration of REC. The petition by DIAL had been filed against the National Load Despatch Centre […]

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Suzlon Bags Wind Energy Project Worth 39 MW From First Energy

A provider of renewable energy solutions,  Suzlon has revealed that it has won a 39 MW wind power project from Thermax Group firm, First Energy. The order forms a part of a wind-solar hybrid project of 100 MW capacity by First Energy 5 Pvt Ltd. Suzlon will be responsible for the installation of 13 wind […]

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