Uma Gupta
Vikram Solar commissions 140 MW PV project for NTPC
The EPC contractor said it is the largest solar plant by capacity commissioned so far in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The plant is estimated to generate 319 million units of electricity per year, which is enough to power 1,45,662 houses annually.
Tata Cleantech secures US$30-million from UK investor CDC
The investment will enable Tata Cleantech to provide loans for green projects, including e-mobility solutions as well as water and energy efficiency.
Maharashtra invites developers for 250 MW grid-connected solar
The 250 MW solar capacity is to be set up on a build-own-operate basis at Dondaicha Solar Park in the district Dhule. The tariff ceiling is fixed at INR 2.83/kWh for the entire power purchase duration of 25 years.
West Bengal tenders for solarization of grid-connected agriculture pumps
Developers have until February 13 to bid for installation and commissioning of distributed grid-connected solar PV plants to power agriculture pumps.
SolarArise commissions 75 MW solar plant in Uttar Pradesh
State-run Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) will procure the electricity generated from the solar plant under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
Eden Renewables India secures US$165 million finance for 450 MW solar project
The project, currently under construction in Rajasthan, was won by the developer in a Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) auction.
Andaman island rolls out electric buses
The project, comprising a fleet of 40 electric buses, is being implemented by NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited.
Sterling and Wilson commissions 25 MW solar project in Oman
The latest addition is the Indian multinational’s second project in Oman after a 125 MWp solar plant commissioned in June last year.
Coal miner Singareni Collieries mulling 300 MW floating solar
The floating solar capacity will come upon the reservoir of Manair Dam in Telangana and will be in addition to 300 MW PV plants being set up at the company areas.
Gujarat issues RfS for purchase of 500 MW solar power
The selection of developers to set up 500 MW solar project capacity and supply power to the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd will be done through competitive bidding followed by reverse auction. Bidding closes on February 23.
