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MERC Imposes 45L Penalty On MSEDCL Over Non-Compliance

Updated On Wed, Jan 10th, 2024

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MERC Imposes 45L Penalty On MSEDCL Over Non-Compliance

In its latest judgment, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) imposed penalties on the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) over non-compliance issues. The Maharashtra power regulator passed the Order after Harshwardhan Jadhav, an ex-MLA, moved MERC, seeking action against the state discom. In his petition before the MERC, the petitioner blamed the MSEDCL for non-compliance with the […]

With Lowest Bid Of Rs 3.15, Only Three Winners For SECI 2000 MW Tranche VII Hybrid Tender

Updated On Wed, Jan 10th, 2024

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With Lowest Bid Of Rs 3.15, Only Three Winners For SECI 2000 MW Tranche VII Hybrid Tender

NTPC Renewable Energy, Juniper Green Energy and Sembcorp emerged as the only three bidders acceptable to Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for the 2000 MW ISTS connected Hybrid projects. With bids received for only 1265 MW, SECI had reduced available capacity to 1012 MW at 80% of aggregate bid capacity. The results for the […]

US Likely To Increase Solar Generation By 5.6% In 2024: EIA Outlook

Updated On Wed, Jan 10th, 2024

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US Likely To Increase Solar Generation By 5.6% In 2024: EIA Outlook

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) in its short-term energy outlook, anticipated solar electric generation to become the leading source of growth in the US electric power sector. It elaborated, “In our January Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), which contains new forecast data through December 2025, we forecast new capacity will boost the solar share of […]

Jakson Infra Commissions 500MVA Project At PGCIL Bikaner-II Substation

Updated On Tue, Jan 9th, 2024

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Jakson Infra Commissions 500MVA Project At PGCIL Bikaner-II Substation

Jakson Infra, an energy transition platform backed by the Infrastructure and Renewables powerhouse, Jakson Group recently claimed to reach another milestone. The company mentioned that it has successfully commissioned a 500MVA 400/220 power connection with interconnecting Transformer (ICT-1) and its associated bays at the Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) Bikaner-II Substation, on 1 Jan […]

Inox Wind Receives LoI For 50 MW Gujarat Wind Project from NLC India

Updated On Tue, Jan 9th, 2024

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Inox Wind Receives LoI For 50 MW Gujarat Wind Project from NLC India

Indian wind energy solutions company Inox Wind Limited (IWL) today announced receiving a Letter of Intent (LoI) for executing a 50 MW ISTS (Inter-State Transmission System)-connected wind power project on a turnkey basis from NLC India Limited. NLC India is a Central Public Sector Utility (CPSU). As part of the project, Inox Wind will supply, install, and […]

MNRE Increases Subsidy For New Residential Solar Rooftop Consumers

Updated On Sat, Jan 6th, 2024

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MNRE Increases Subsidy For New Residential Solar Rooftop Consumers

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced an increase in the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) under the rooftop solar scheme (Phase-II) for different categories of residential consumers. The ministry said that the new rates will be applicable for projects undertaken either through the tender mode or through applications received through the National portal […]

First Solar Signs PPA With Cleantech Solar To Procure 150 MW Facility

Updated On Thu, Jan 4th, 2024

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First Solar Signs PPA With Cleantech Solar To Procure 150 MW Facility

First Solar, an American solar technology company entered into a 15-year, captive Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Cleantech Solar, a renewable energy solutions provider operating in India and Southeast Asia, the firm said. Under the agreement, Cleantech Solar will construct 150 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic (PV) solar and 16.8 MW of wind-generating assets in Tamil […]

Electric Vehicle Sales In Delhi Touch 19.5% In December: Minister

Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024

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Electric Vehicle Sales In Delhi Touch 19.5% In December: Minister

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said that the national capital recorded a massive 19.5 percent sales of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in December 2023. He said that it was the highest growth in any Indian state. He shared the information on his official social media handle. “Delhi records a massive 19.5% EV sales of the overall […]

Could These Be Solar’s 5 Biggest Threats?

Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024

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Could These Be Solar’s 5 Biggest Threats?

Solar has had a lot of time in the limelight, from being heralded as the energy source of the future to being the number 1 pick for home installation. However, a few other sources of energy have slipped under the radar and we’re here to talk about them for their potential to disrupt the rise […]