India

CEEW Recommends Green Energy Investments in COVID Recovery Strategy

The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), along with the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) has recently published a report that makes the case for India needing a new social contract based on a commitment to jobs, growth and sustainability, as it charts its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]

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India to add Only 60 GW RE Capacity by 2025: BTI Survey

India is expected to add only 60 GW of renewable energy capacity in the next 5 years, according to a Renewable Energy CEO survey report 2020 by BTI. India is expected to add only 60 GW of renewable energy capacity in the next 5 years, according to a Renewable Energy CEO survey report 2020 by […]

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SECI Tenders for 15 MW Floating Solar Plant in Himachal Pradesh

SECI has issued a tender for setting up of 15 MW floating solar PV power plant at the Nangal Pond in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for setting up of 15 MW grid-connected floating solar PV power plant at […]

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Vikram Solar Commissions Rooftop Solar System on Tallest Building in Kolkata

Vikram Solar has commissioned a rooftop solar plant on top of the tallest skyscraper in Kolkata – ‘The 42’ residential building. Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and comprehensive EPC solutions & rooftop solar provider, has announced that it has commissioned a rooftop solar project on top of the tallest skyscraper in Kolkata […]

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The Case for Mini Grids Stronger Than Ever, Says Global Report

A new report launched yesterday (July 1), State of The Global Mini-Grids Market Report 2020 has delved deeply into the present, potential, and obstacles to further growth of mini-grids around the world. For its research and conclusions, the report focused on mini-grids in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and small island nations. Created for the Mini Grids […]

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Railways Tender for Setting up 1 GW Solar Projects Along the Tracks

REMCL has issued a tender on behalf of the Indian Railways for setting up of 1 GW ground-mounted solar plants on railway land along the railway tracks. The Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL) – a JV of the Ministry of Railways and RITES Ltd, has issued a tender on behalf of the Indian Railways […]

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NSEFI Pitches For A 6 Months Extension Across Solar Projects

The New Delhi-based NSEFI (National Solar Energy federation of India) has pitched for a clean 6 month extension for solar projects at various stages  of completion, citing multiple causes for delays beyond the lockdown period laid down by the MNRE. The body, an umbrella federation of stakeholders in the solar energy sector, sent a letter […]

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MNRE Declares March 25-May 31 as Lockdown Period for RE Projects

MNRE has clarified that the lockdown period for time extension for renewable energy projects will be considered from March 25, 2020, to May 31, 2020. [Updated July 2, 2020 – 09:15] The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a new order clarifying that the lockdown period for time extension for renewable energy […]

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REC Group wins prestigious Intersolar Award 2020 for its Alpha solar panels

Norway headquartered REC Group, which has its operational headquarters in Singapore, has announced that its flagship REC Alpha solar panel has won the prestigious Intersolar Award 2020 in the “Photovoltaics” category. For the REC Group, this is the second win at Intersolar for the global module maker, after the  REC TwinPeak Series won in 2015. […]

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