$1.78 Billion to be Invested in Asia’s Largest Solar Park (500 MW) in India
Project developers would invest a total of $1.78 billion in the project. 100 MW solar power capacity is likely to be commission by the end of this year.
Gujarat
250 MW Tidal Power Plant to come up in India
The Indian state of Gujarat has cleared plans for the installation of India’s first commercial tidal power plant. The proposal to build a tidal power plant with an initial capacity of 50 MW was made by London-based marine energy developer Atlantis Resources Corporation. The company has signed a MoU with the … [continued]
Geothermal Energy Gathers Steam in India
Geothermal energy is getting popular among the Indian energy companies and government policymakers. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy had commissioned a research, development and demonstration program involving geothermal energy. The program aimed at locating the potential geothermal energy exploration sites in several states across the country. The program … [continued]
Indian State of Gujarat Unveils Plan to Build $2.3 Billion Solar Park
I know, Mridul normally covers our India stories, but I like to cover one from time to time myself as well. Gujarat, an Indian state, announced plans earlier today to invest over 105 billion rupees ($2.3 billion) in a 500-MW solar park. No small news. “The proposed park will be … [continued]
NTPC, India's Largest Coal Power Generation Company, Plans 500MW Solar, Wind Energy Project
NTPC Ltd., formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation, is planning to develop 500MW wind and solar energy projects in the Indian state of Orissa. NTPC is India’s largest power generation company and generates a big majority of power from coal-fired power plants. However, the company is now foraying into renewable … [continued]
