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MNRE Issues Guidelines for Wind Power Procurement from 2.5 GW ISTS Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for implementation of ‘scheme for a tariff-based competitive bidding process for procurement of renewable energy power from 2500 MW ISTS connected blended wind power projects’. The government has implemented the scheme for procurement of power at a tariff discovered via a transparent process of […]

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Sterlite Power Buys SPV from PFC to Execute Large ISTS Project

Sterlite Power, a leading power transmission infrastructure developer, on Friday, said that it has acquired Vapi II North Lakhimpur Transmission Ltd (VNLTL), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) from power sector lender PFC’s arm PFC Consulting Ltd. Through this acquisition, the company is planning to execute a large inter-state transmission system (ISTS) project – Western Region […]

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Utility-Scale Solar Remains Off-Limits Across Solar Rich Southwest US: IEEFA

The largest property owner in the US—the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)—has acreage set aside for utility-scale solar development on only 0.03 percent of the roughly 100 million acres it manages across the sun-rich Southwest, finds a report published by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. The report—Federal Land Agency Lags on Solar Development Approvals […]

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CEL Tenders for Supply of 2 Million Multi-Crystalline Solar Cells

Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for the supply of 2 million multi-crystalline solar cells. Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for the supply of 2 million multi-crystalline solar cells. As per the tender, the acceptance criteria for the solar cells […]

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REIL Tenders for Residential Rooftop Solar Systems Across Bihar

REIL has issued a tender for the rate contract for commissioning and maintenance of residential rooftop solar systems across various locations in Bihar. Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) has issued a tender for the rate contract for commissioning and maintenance of residential rooftop solar PV power systems across various locations in Bihar. The scope […]

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Policy Focus on Domestic Manufacturing Positive for Indian Solar OEMs: ICRA

With an aim to support domestic module manufacturers, government’s focus recently increased on the initiatives like ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ and ‘Make in India’. Now, in line with this, the government has formulated various schemes in past one year including the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme which envisages installation of 12 GW solar power capacities […]

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Avaada Energy Gets LoA from MSEDCL to Develop 350 MW Solar Plant in M’rashtra

Vineet Mittal-led Avaada Energy, a leading solar energy developer, has secured the Letter of Award (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (MSEDCL) to develop 350 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the state. Mumbai-headquartered Avaada Energy said in a statement that “it has been accorded a Letter of Award (LoA) to develop a […]

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With Phased Duties on Solar Imports, Government Hopes for Orderly Transition

At his press conference today, Power Minister R.K. Singh confirmed that duties, possibly starting at 25 percent, will be imposed on module imports from August 1. He wasn’t absolutely certain on duties for cell imports, but indicated they would be treated at a lower rate, possibly 15 percent. It is also not clear if customs […]

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Galehead Originates 100 MW Solar Project for Clearway Energy

Galehead has announced that it has completed its scope on the joint development of a 100 MW utility-scale solar project with Clearway Energy Galehead Development, an independent Boston-based energy development platform, has announced it has completed its scope on the joint development of a 100 MW utility-scale solar project with Clearway Energy, one of the […]

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