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Waaree Energies Secures 90 MW Contract From Juniper Green

Indian solar module manufacturers Waaree Energies has now secured a 90 MW order to supply of 540/545Wp dual glass bifacial modules to Juniper Green for their solar project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Sunil Rathi, Director Sales, Waaree Energies said, “We are glad to have won this order of Juniper for this project represents a significant stride […]

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Extreme Temperatures: CEA Issues Clarifications To Wind Companies

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued clarifications for the wind power companies related to their compliance with the norms related to extreme temperatures. This clarification came to the forth after the Wind Power Producers Association (WIPPA) approached the Ministry of Power.  The association had earlier apprised the ministry about the hurdles in obtaining Connectivity […]

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CEA Expedites PSP Approvals, Sets To Develop Two New Projects

To ensure the rapid commissioning of Hydro Pumped Storage Projects (PSP), the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has granted concurrence to two projects: the 600 MW Upper Indravati project in Odisha, developed by OHPC Ltd (a Government of Odisha Undertaking), and the 2000 MW Sharavathy project in Karnataka, developed by KPCL (a Government of Karnataka Undertaking). […]

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SWREL Gets Two Projects In Rajasthan And Karnataka

Leading EPC firm Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL), received two domestic orders. One order is for an EPC project for a GWH-scale stationary battery energy storage project in Rajasthan. This project is for a 500 x 2 (1,000 MWhr) standalone BESS plant in the region. Additionally, the company also secured a 20 MW […]

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Budget 2024 Announcements On PSP, Thermal- Hit Or Miss?

As the dust settles on the budget announcements, by all accounts the budget continues to lose relevance in terms of the sort of disruptive changes it could bring earlier. For the renewable sector, that means even as the loud clamor for a reduction of GST rate on equipment like turbines and modules from 12% to […]

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Indian RE Sector Can Attract Rs 30L-crore Investment Between 2024-2030: Report

Power transmission in India is emerging as one of the largest unified electricity grids in the world, states the Economic Survey 2023-24. The Indian transmission system has expanded to 4,85,544 circuit kilometers of transmission lines and 12,51,080 mega volt amp (MVA) of transformation capacity, until 31 March 2024, stated the survey notes. The survey was […]

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Indian Wind Sector Prone To Cybersecurity Risks: NITI Aayog Report

A recent report by NITI Aayog identified emerging concerns in cybersecurity for the Indian wind sector due to the import of components for the wind sector, particularly from China, by the Wind Turbine Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The report proposes a multi-pronged approach integrating policy interventions, manufacturing support, and robust cybersecurity measures. Given the increasing […]

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Hartek Secures 765kV Projects From PGCIL In Indore, Kurnool

Hartek Group has secured multiple 765kV projects from the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL). The key orders include supplying and commissioning high-voltage transmission projects at Indore and Kurnool. These projects can help to enhance power system reliability and boost transmission capacity to power-deficit regions. With large power generation projects expected until 2030, these […]

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India’s Solar Journey: 5 Speed Breakers on the Journey to 100 GW and Beyond

India has enormous solar potential due to its geographical conditions. The country’s total solar energy capacity recently surpassed 85 Gigawatts (GW), which is about 11 percent of its total solar potential of 748 GW, as assessed by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). Ironically, the country had set a target of 100 GW of […]

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