Renewables
Tata Power signs PPA for India’s largest solar carport
Tata Power has signed a power purchase agreement with Tata Motors to commission India’s largest carport.
Green Markets launched, will enable all-India trade in renewable energy
- Sep 2, 2020
R.K. Singh, Honorable Minister of State Independent Charge for Power and New & Renewable Energy and Minister of State-Independent Charge for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched the green markets on September 01, 2020 in a digital event organized by the Ministry of Power, a release by Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) said.
NTPC subsidiary in pact with Greenko for RTC power supply
- Aug 27, 2020
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding with Greenko Energies Pvt Ltd to explore possibilities in supplying round-the-clock power.
Siemens Gamesa lands major wind turbine order from Adani Green Energy
- Aug 18, 2020
Siemens Gamesa has received a firm order from Adani Green Energy for one of the largest wind power projects in India. The company will deliver 215 SG 2.2-122 wind turbines, totalling 473 mw.
COVID-19 impact: MNRE grants five-month extension to developers
- Aug 14, 2020
In a very apt move, the Union Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) in a recent circular said that all renewable energy implementing agencies under MNRE will treat the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic as “force majeure”.
More relief on ISTS charges to solar and wind projects
- Aug 7, 2020
The Ministry of Power has extended the cut-off date for solar and wind energy projects eligible for a waiver on inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges and losses on electricity transmission.
Three wind projects by Sembcorp dedicated to the nation
- Jul 30, 2020
Union power minister R.K. Singh, in a virtual ceremony, recently dedicated to the nation three wind projects developed by Sembcorp.
RE capacity addition likely to be 8 GW in FY21: ICRA
- Jul 30, 2020
The capacity addition in the renewable energy (RE) sector is expected to remain subdued at about 8 GW in FY21, notes ICRA in a statement.
NHPC signs MoU with GEDCOL for floating solar projects in Odisha
- Jul 29, 2020
Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Ltd (GEDCOL) and NHPC Ltd recently signed a memorandum of understanding for development of 500 mw of floating solar projects in Odisha.
UL launches BIS-recognised testing service for solar PV inverters
- Jul 28, 2020
Global safety science company UL has announced the launch of testing services for solar photovoltaic (PV) inverter manufacturers in India.