Decentralized RE systems lack government support, finds IISD and Power for All
New data released by IISD and Power for All finds that Indian government support for clean, decentralized renewable energy (DRE) access solutions is woefully lacking, and is less than 1% compared to fossil fuel, centralized options. DRE solutions receive a negligible share of electricity subsidy in India.
World Bank, IREDA sanction $33 million for solar parks in Madhya Pradesh
Under the World Bank and IREDA’s $100 million proposals for solar park development, IREDA has approved its first loan of $33 million to Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) in Madhya Pradesh.
Karnataka: KREDL tenders 1.2 GW of solar PV
Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) has announced a 1.2 GW tender for a grid-connected ground-mounted solar PV project to be installed in the Pavagada Solar Park.
Bihar: BREDA issues 40 MW PV rooftop tender
The Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) has issued a 40 MW tender for grid-connected rooftop solar PV.
SECI tenders 2 GW of ISTS solar projects
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has announced 2 GW worth of grid-connected solar PV projects to be installed across India. Out of its 20 GW tender plan for the 2017-18 fiscal year, approximately 8 GW has already been tendered.
India requests WTO panel to rule on compliance over solar dispute
India is calling for a special meeting of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), to be held on February 9, to consider its request to resolve the disagreement between India and the U.S.
Interview: Power for all through mini-grid systems
Husk Power Systems Co-Founder and CEO Manoj Sinha speaks to pv magazine about the hybrid mini-grid systems that the company is going to install in India and Tanzania. Sinha also discusses battery technology and Husk’s contributions to India’s 100% electricity plan.
Azure Roof Power to electrify government buildings of Udaipur city
The upcoming 2 MW project is the first ever rooftop solar project for Udaipur Smart City Limited, which is located in the state of Rajasthan.
SECI tenders 160 MW hybrid energy storage project in Andhra Pradesh
The hybrid project will have energy source form both solar and wind, with an energy storage facility tentatively located in Andhra Pradesh.
Energy Storage India 2018
The three-day exhibition and conference held in New Delhi organized various hands-on workshops and saw discussions on topics like mini and micro-grid systems, electric transportation, and the financial analysis for these sectors. The government has also announced the upcoming energy policy, placing storage at the core.
