India

After China & Europe, India Set To Embark On Offshore Wind Journey

After a thrust to offshore wind energy projects in China and Europe, swings of changes in this sector are now expected in India too. Last year, globally 10.8 GW of new offshore wind energy capacities were added, as per a report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The lion’s share was taken by China […]

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Power Minister Launches National Electricity Plan (Transmission)

Union Power minister Manohar Lal Khattar today launched the Nation Electricity Plan (Transmission), prepared by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The central agency with the aim of transmitting of 500 GW of renewable energy installed capacity by the year 2030 and over 600 GW of renewable energy installed capacity by the year 2032 had earlier […]

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India’s Renewable Capacity Crosses 200 GW Benchmark

India’s renewable energy capacity has now crossed 200 GW, latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) revealed. As per the latest information from the agency, India’s total renewable capacity (excluding large hydro) touched 154 GW while India’s large hydro projects touched 46 GW capacity by the end of September 2024. A comparison of CEA’s […]

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NTPC-Ramagundam Invites Bids To Build 100MW/400MWh BESS

NTPC-Ramagundam in Telangana has issued a tender to build grid-connected 100MW/400MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Through this tender, NTPC has planned to develop renewable energy solutions and support the same through energy storage. The deadline for bid submissions is set for November 6, 2024. The successful bidder will be responsible for developing, installing, and […]

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Exide Industries Invests Rs.100 Cr For Bengaluru’s Lithium-ion Plant

Kolkata-based battery manufacturing company Exide Industries Limited recently announced infusion of about ₹100 crores into its subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL), to manufacture and sell lithium-ion battery cells, modules, and packs. The company has made a total investment of ₹2,852.24 crore. The equity investment in EESL, on a rights basis, aims to fund this […]

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Anant Badjatya Becomes CEO Of SUN Mobility-IOCL JV

SUN Mobility-IOCL recently appointed Anant Badjatya as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its newly formed joint venture, Indofast Swap Energy Pvt. Ltd.  Anant Badjatya, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – SUN Mobility, has taken the reins of Indofast with immediate effect. This step follows the deal signed by IOCL and SUN Mobility in […]

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Suzlon, Jindal Renewables Ink 400 MW Captive Wind Power Deal

Wind energy company Suzlon is set to harness the power of wind energy to decarbonize hard to abate steel sectors. The Pune-based company aims to harness the power of wind through its new 400 MW order from JSP Green Wind 1 Pvt. Ltd. (Special Purpose Vehicle – SPV of Jindal Renewables Power Private Limited). This […]

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SGEL Seeks Land To Build 200 MW Solar Project In Gujarat

SJVN subsidiary SGEL recently released a tender to set up a 200 MW project in Gujarat with an EPC package that includes land. This tender seeks to develop AC grid-connected solar power projects anywhere in Gujarat. The SGEL tender also includes comprehensive O&M for three years. SGEL has set November 5th, 2024, as the last […]

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PM Surya Ghar Adds Service Charges Under Rooftop Solar

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently clarified the provision of a ‘Service Charge’ added under the Operational Guidelines for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna. The MNRE included a service charge equivalent to 1% of the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) component for residential consumers, amounting to Rs. 657 crores. The MNRE […]

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