India Announces Fresh Tender For 1.2 Gigawatts Of Solar
January 28th, 2019 | by Saurabh
After a gap of several months, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a national-level tender to set up large-scale solar power projects.
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India’s Adani Plans World’s Largest Solar-Wind Hybrid Park
January 28th, 2019 | by Saurabh
One of India’s leading renewable energy power generation companies, Adani Green Energy, has announced plans to set up the world’s largest solar-wind hybrid park in the country’s western state of Gujarat.
India Cuts Implementation Timelines For Solar Power Projects
January 21st, 2019 | by Saurabh
Concerned over the lackluster pace of capacity addition in the solar power sector, the Indian government has made amendments to the auction and project implementation timelines. The recent amendments to the policies would result in much quicker implementation of large-scale solar power projects giving hope to the government that the 2022 target of 100 gigawatts solar power capacity will be realized.
India’s Wind Capacity Crosses 10% Share In Overall Installed Base
January 21st, 2019 | by Saurabh
India’s renewable energy sector achieved yet another major milestone. The country’s wind energy capacity crossed the 10% share mark in the overall installed base in the last quarter of 2018.
74% Of India’s New Power Capacity Addition In 2018 Was Renewables
January 21st, 2019 | by Saurabh
A record 50% of the new power generation capacity added in India in 2018 was based on solar power.
Indian State Plans 5 Gigawatts Of Solar-Wind Hybrid Capacity
January 14th, 2019 | by Saurabh
The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has announced a policy to set up a solar-wind hybrid power policy. As per the policy, the state intends to set up 5 gigawatts of hybrid capacity over the next five years.
Global Wind Turbine Manufacturers Score Big Orders In India
January 14th, 2019 | by Saurabh
The Indian spree of wind energy auctions seen over the last two years has resulted in an upsurge in orders for some of the leading wind turbine manufacturers. This recent jump in orders comes as developers look to meet the deadlines to commission their respective projects.
India Plans 40 Gigawatts Of Solar & Wind Auctions Every Year Till 2028
January 14th, 2019 | by Saurabh
India has reiterated its medium-term targets for renewable energy installed capacity. The targets, up to 2030, will result in a 40% share of renewable energy capacity in the overall power generation in India.
SoftBank, Fortum Win 250 Megawatts Each In Indian State Solar Tender
January 7th, 2019 | by Saurabh
A recent tender issued by the state government of Gujarat to set up 700 megawatts of solar power capacity garnered bids from Indian and foreign project developers, with the international companies prevailing in the end.
India’s Q3 2018 Solar Power Capacity Addition Lowest In 5 Quarters
January 7th, 2019 | by Saurabh
Along with the auctions, India’s rate of adding new solar and wind energy capacity also declined during the third quarter of 2018, and the trend may continue and extend to the entire second half of 2018.
India Eyes 80 Gigawatts Of Solar & Wind Tenders By March 2020
January 7th, 2019 | by Saurabh
The Indian government has reiterated its commitment to auction large volumes of solar and wind energy capacity in order to achieve the target of 100 gigawatts solar and 60 gigawatts of wind energy capacity operational by 31 March 2022.
Wind Energy Tenders Back In India, 1.2 Gigawatts Offered
January 5th, 2019 | by Saurabh
Lack of transmission infrastructure, increasing concerns over liquidity and financial health of power producers, and insufficient interest by developers has forced India to reduce the size of what was supposed to the largest wind energy tender in its history.
India Announces 7.5 Gigawatt Solar Tenders In Jammu & Kashmir
January 5th, 2019 | by Saurabh
After a long wait of around five years, the Indian government has issued tenders to set up 7.5 gigawatts of solar power capacity in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. The plans to set up large-scale solar power projects were first floated in 2014.
India Revises Solar Auction Plans As Tariffs Beat Thermal Power Prices
December 24th, 2018 | by Saurabh
The Indian government has been forced to cancel 12 gigawatts of solar power auctions due to a sharp decline in solar power tariff bids. This may seem counter-intuitive, but this capacity was to be supplied along with thermal power from coal-based power plants.
GE Bags 300 Megawatt Wind EPC Order In India
December 24th, 2018 | by Saurabh
GE Renewable Energy has bagged its largest-ever EPC order in India from one of the largest independent renewable energy power generation companies in the country.
India Records Highest Quarterly RE Share In Power Generation
November 12th, 2018 | by Saurabh
India has recorded perhaps its highest-ever renewable energy penetration in overall energy generation in the quarter of July-September 2018. The event is on expected lines after the country reported a historically high monthly share of renewable energy generation in July and August
India Adds 6 Gigawatts Solar In H1 2018, Up 46%
November 12th, 2018 | by Saurabh
India continues to add record volumes of solar and wind energy capacities even as the net capacity additions in the coal sector remain stunted
ACWA Power Secures 250 Megawatt Solar PV Project At 2.4¢/kWh!
November 11th, 2018 | by Saurabh
Saudi Arabia–based ACWA Power has added another major project to its solar power portfolio. The new project will be part of the iconic Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
India’s Power Generation At Its Cleanest-Ever As Thermal Share Falls
October 22nd, 2018 | by Saurabh
India’s power generation in August 2018 was the cleanest on record as the share of thermal power generation fell to perhaps its lowest level ever.
Renewable Energy Share In India’s Power Generation Reaches All-Time High In August 2018
October 22nd, 2018 | by Saurabh
The share of energy generated from renewable energy sources in India has reached an all-time high, according to the latest data released by the government.
India Halves The Capacity Offered In Largest Solar-Wind Hybrid Tender
October 19th, 2018 | by Saurabh
Concerns over India’s capacity to execute large-scale auctions in the solar and wind energy sectors continue to grow as another tender witnessed a reduction in capacity on offer.
New 550 Megawatt Solar Tender Issued By Indian State
October 19th, 2018 | by Saurabh
India’s most populous state has issued a new tender just days after it successfully concluded another tender for 500 megawatts of capacity.
India’s Largest Power Generator Issues 190 Megawatt Solar-Wind Hybrid Tender
October 19th, 2018 | by Saurabh
India’s largest power generation company — NTPC Limited — has issued its first tender for a solar-wind hybrid power project. The tender is of a substantial capacity, and one of the three tenders that are currently open for bidding in the country.
Indian Coal Mining Companies Plan $1.6 Billion Solar Investment
October 17th, 2018 | by Saurabh
The world’s largest coal mining company, Coal India Limited (CIL), and India’s largest lignite mining company, NLC India Limited (NIL), have announced a joint venture to set up 3 gigawatts of solar power capacity. Apart from the solar power capacity, the two companies will also cooperate on setting up 2 gigawatts of coal-based power capacity.
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