IFC to invest $50 million in Mahindra Renewables 250 MW PV plant
Mahindra Renewables has been awarded a 250 MW solar PV project in the Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh. It will receive financing to the tune of around US$50 million from the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Delhi launches Solar City Initiative
Adding another notch to India’s impressive solar growth, Delhi’s power utility company, BRPL has launched a solar city initiative to boost India’s solar PV rooftop sector.
Azure Power wins 200 MW in SECI auction
Azure power has won a 200 MW solar PV project to be developed at the Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan, in an auction conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
TANGEDCO to install 500 MW PV plant in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu generation and distribution company will be the first to set up such a large-scale photovoltaic plant in India.
Emmvee commissions 40 MW in Karnataka
Emmvee, a Bengaluru based solar manufacturer and developer, has commissioned a 40 MW solar PV plant in Karnataka.
SECI tenders 950 MW of PV projects in southern states
SECI has had a busy day, releasing three tenders worth 1.2 GW. Following on from a 275 MW tender this morning, it has now announced a 950 MW tender for grid connected solar PV projects in the state of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, under the National Solar Mission of Phase-II, Batch-IV.
Uttar Pradesh: SECI tenders 275 MW PV project for Varanasi
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has announced 275 MW worth of grid connected solar PV plants in Uttar Pradesh at six different locations, under the National Solar Mission of Phase-II, Batch-IV.
ISA releases RfPs for PV rooftop projects in member countries
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has issued a request for proposals for solar PV rooftop demonstration projects in member countries under its Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model. The aim is to promote solar among ISA member countries.
India’s impressive solar achievements in 2017
2017 was a busy year for India’s solar industry. As of the end of November, the country had installed around 5.5 GW of PV. With its ambitious renewable energy goals, it is paving the way to becoming a world leader in the industry. Overall, the country saw a rapid increase in renewable energy activity, with solar dominating almost 48% share of total capacity installed.
Tata Power commissions 50 MW solar DCR plant in Karnataka
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited has installed a 50 MW solar PV project at Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka under the country’s Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) program.
