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BC Jindal Forays Into RE Component Manufacturing With ₹4,000 Cr Investment

BC Jindal Group has announced its entry into component manufacturing for renewable energy power generation. In the first phase of the project, the group aims to deploy an investment of Rs 4,000 crore to kickstart its renewable energy component manufacturing venture. This phase will include setting up 2 GW of solar cell manufacturing/ solar module […]

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Serentica, NTPC Sign PPA To Supply 200 MW FDRE To UP DISCOMs

Serentica Renewables has signed a power purchase agreement with state-run NTPC Ltd to supply 200 MW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) to Uttar Pradesh’s distribution companies (DISCOMS).  The project will combine solar, wind, and battery storage assets across multiple states to deliver on-demand renewable power, particularly during the state’s morning and evening peak […]

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As Wind Energy Finally Crosses 50 GW Milestone, No Time To Rest

The March update from India’s Central Electricity Authority finally confirmed what was expected. The breaching of the 50 GW milestone by India’s wind energy developers. With Fy25 seeing fresh additions of 4.15 GW, the industry saw one of its best years, even though the all time best seen in 2016-17 still seems a tough target […]

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What Led to the Surge in REC Purchases by DISCOMs?

Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik, in his latest statement before the Parliament, indicated that the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) have seen an upsurge. He attributed this surge to the changes in policy, which have made it more favorable for the power distribution companies (discoms) in the state. He […]

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JSW Acquires 4.7 GW RE Platform From O2 Power For ₹12,468 Cr

JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSW Neo), a JSW Energy Limited subsidiary, has completed the acquisition of a 4.7 GW renewable energy (RE) platform from O2 Power Pooling Pte. Ltd. (O2 Power), a platform jointly established by global investment organisations EQT & Temasek in 2020. The platform is valued at approximately ₹12,468 crores, after adjustments under […]

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BRICS Now Home To 3 Of World’s Top 5 Solar Nations: EMBER

Renewable energy drove record clean electricity growth in 2024, with solar and wind accounting for most of the gains, think tank Ember said in its latest Global Electricity Review. Renewable power sources added adding 858 TWh in 2024, 49% more than the previous high in 2022, as per the report.  The study showed, “Solar was […]

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BrightNight India Appoints Kapil Kasotia As Chief Operating Officer

BrightNight, a global renewable energy producer with a strong Indian presence, has appointed Kapil Kasotia as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its India operations, as it looks to accelerate execution of its multi-gigawatt dispatchable renewable energy projects across key states. Kasotia brings over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. He […]

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5 Ways Battery Storage Is Transforming Solar Energy Deployments

Solar power’s biggest ally, the battery energy storage systems (BESS), has arrived in force in 2024. The pairing of batteries with solar photovoltaic (PV) farms is rapidly reshaping how and when solar energy is used, turning daylight-only generation into flexible, round-the-clock power. BESS has meant the momentum does not flag for solar deployments, even in […]

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Pentagreen, BII Invest $80M With ib vogt To Build Solar, BESS in SE Asia

Pentagreen Capital (Pentagreen) and British International  Investment (BII) have announced joint financing of US$80 million to accelerate the rollout of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across Southeast Asia. These companies are developing their latest project in collaboration with ib vogt Singapore Pte. Ltd. (ib vogt), an international renewable energy development platform.   Pentagreen is the sustainable […]

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