Utility Scale PV

Despite the 250 MW solar project securing a record low bid of INR 3.15 ($ 0.05)/kWh in April, Andhra Pradesh refused to buy the generated power, after tariffs fell further in subsequent auctions. This decision has now been rescinded, according to The Economic Times, with the affected parties having reached a compromise.

Record growth continues as India installed 2,247 MW of solar projects in Q3 2017, up 15% from Q2 2017. The total installation at the end of 2017 is expected to range from 9.5 GW to 10 GW. The 7 GW solar installation in first nine months covered more than one-third of total new power capacity addition in 2017.

The New Delhi based solar developer is marking its second consecutive year of growth. Sunsure Energy founded in 2014, until now, has commissioned 6+ MW and is executing 25+ MW solar installation across India.

India signs loan agreement with the World Bank for $100 million for large-scale solar power projects named as “Shared Infrastructure for Solar Parks Project”.

Vikalp Mundra, Joint MD and promoter of Ujaas Energy Ltd, speaks to pv magazine about the solar manufacturing and quality importance for India. The company has installed more than 200 MW of solar at utility-scale, rooftop, and residential. He also defended the Renewable Energy Certificate, but explained its drawbacks.

Indian renewable analyst firm notes that anti-dumping comes at inopportune time with the industry already reeling from a slowdown in new project procurement, extra costs due to GST, import duties and increased module prices. It is expected to come by October 2018 and may affect all stakeholders and projects in the pipeline as well as those awaiting auction.

The Karnataka renewable energy development limited (KREDL) has reissued the tender for Pavagada 200 MW solar park that was withdrawn in August 2017.

As of September 30, 2017, Azure power has 1,381 MW operating & committed, an increase of 35% over September end 2016. Revenue for the second quarter was INR 1,823.8 million ($27.9 million), an increase of 104% over the quarter ended September 30, 2016. The company’s adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was INR 1,499.5 million (US$23.0 million), an increase of approximately 167% over the fiscal second quarter 2017.

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. has installed 25 MW part of Gujarat solar park. The PPA is signed with SECI at the rate of INR 4.43 ($0.068)/kWh. The company was also awarded for early commissioning of 100 MW solar plant in Karnataka.

EDEN, a joint venture between EREN Renewable Energy and EDF Energies Nouvelles, has installed three solar power plants in India amounting to 87 MW. The JV now operates 200 MW capacity in India.