India

Solar-Powered Electric Highways to Become Reality

To accelerate India’s transition to electric vehicles, the government plans to construct solar-powered electric highways that will allow buses and heavy-duty trucks to be charged. At a gathering hosted by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari reaffirmed the government’s plans to give India’s public transportation system […]

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Bharti Airtel Collaborates on Fuel Cell Technology with Bloom Energy

Recently, Bharti Airtel announced that its subsidiary Nxtra Data Limited had teamed up with Bloom Energy to install low-environmental impact fuel cell systems at its data centers in Karnataka. This will help reduce carbon emissions by providing a cleaner, hydrogen-ready fuel source and reduce energy consumption. According to a statement from Bharti Airtel, Nxtra will […]

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JREDA Floats Tender for 2 MW Canal-Top Solar Plant at Canal in Ranchi

Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has invited bids for a 2 MW grid-connected canal-top solar power plant using PV technology at Sikdiri Canal, Ranchi in the State of Jharkhand. The last date for submitting the online bid is October 06, 2022, till 05:00 pm. Bids will be opened on October 10, 2022, at 03:00 […]

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Mahindra Introduces New Products, Increases EV Investments

Mumbai-headquartered auto major Mahindra & Mahindra is developing, introducing new products and making investments while also making production plans stronger as it continues to be “extremely positive” about the country’s progressive adoption of electric car penetration over the coming few years. It anticipates a gradual shift to electric mobility, with the fleet and sports utility […]

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Jindal Stainless Seeks Developer for 300 MW Solar & Wind Plant

JSL is seeking partners to build 300 MW solar and wind capacity in states like Odisha, Haryana and Rajasthan. According to Managing Director Abhyuday Jindal, Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL) is implementing several strategies to lower the carbon emissions generated by its current and future operations, including the installation of renewable energy facilities. As shared by […]

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Ministry of Power Modifies Rules for Purchasing RTC Renewable Energy

The parameters for the tariff-based competitive bidding process to purchase round-the-clock (RTC) power from grid-connected renewable energy projects have been amended, according to the Ministry of Power (MoP). Under Section 63 of the Electricity Act of 2003, these regulations were first released in July 2020. The current amendment permits producers of renewable energy to combine […]

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NTPC, Avaada Emerge Winners for MSEDCL’s 500 MW Solar Project Phase VIII

The 500 MW grid-connected intrastate or interstate solar project power purchase auction for the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has concluded NTPC Renewable Energy and Avaada Energy as the winners.  200 MW were awarded to NTPC Renewable Energy at a quote of Rs. 2.82/kWh. Avaada Energy requested 500 MW at Rs. 2.83/kWh, but was […]

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KMF Invites Proposals for 100 MW Solar Project in Open Access Group Captive Mode

Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producer’s Limited (KMF) has invited proposals to provide project management consultancy services to assist the federation in setting up an approximately 100 MW group captive open access solar power project. The last date for submitting the online bid is October 4, 2022, and the bids will be opened on October 7, 2022. […]

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Dramatic Solar Capacity Rise Across Asia; India’s Sprint Towards 2030 Goal

As per US electricity think tank Ember, solar power is expected to experience exponential growth across five of Asia’s biggest economies, positioning the region to become a global hub of solar power. Ember made the revelation after an analysis of existing national power sector development plans across China, Japan, Indonesia, India and the Philippines. Findings […]

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