Renewables
Non-utilities command high share in solar installations, says report
A defining characteristic of solar additions in calendar year (CY) 2024 was the substantial 25 per cent share of non-utilities that has surpassed historical precedents, according to a recent report by SBI Caps.
PM lays foundation stone for NTPC’s green hydrogen hub in AP
- Jan 9, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on January 8, 2025, laid the foundation stone for NTPC Green Energy Ltd’s (NGEL) green hydrogen hub project at Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.
BHEL commissions two units of Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project in Bhutan
- Jan 8, 2025
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has announced the successful commissioning of two units of the 6×170-MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II) in Bhutan.
ACME Solar secures major funding from PFC
- Dec 26, 2024
ACME Solar has secured term finance of nearly Rs.2,000 crore from PFC for a wind-solar hybrid project.
NTPC to further green energy technologies in Odisha
- Dec 24, 2024
NTPC, on December 23, 2024, signed an MoU with GRIDCO and CRUT to further green energy technologies in Odisha.
SWREL secures Rs.1,200-crore domestic solar EPC order
- Dec 23, 2024
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd (SWREL), in an announcement, said that it has received the letter of intent for a new solar EPC order, valued at around Rs.1,200 crore.
Grew Energy to supply 500 MW solar modules to Jindal Renewables
- Dec 17, 2024
Grew Energy is set to supply 500 MW modules for Jindal Renewables’ upcoming solar power project in Rajasthan.
Reliance Power subsidiary wins solar-BESS project in SECI auction
- Dec 17, 2024
Reliane NU Suntech Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd, has received the letter of award from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for building a solar-cum-BESS project.
INOXGFL Group announces solar foray, outlines Rs.1,500-crore capex
- Dec 11, 2024
INOXGFL Group has announced its foray into solar manufacturing through Inox Solar, a privately held entity by the promoters.
Use of domestic solar cells mandatory effective June 1, 2026
- Dec 11, 2024
In a highly significant development, the Union ministry of new & renewable energy (MNRE) has announced an important amendment to the ALMM Order of 2019, thereby making it compulsory for solar PV projects to use domestic solar cells, effective June 1, 2026.