India’s clean power target will double electricity supply economically if low-cost storage is deployed
Berkeley Lab report finds historic lows in clean energy prices position India to transform electric system
Gujarat tops in approved capacity under government’s solar park scheme
The State accounts for 38% (14,375 MW) of the overall PV capacity (37,771 MW) sanctioned under the government’s scheme for “Development of Solar Parks and Ultra-Mega Solar Power Projects.”
Round-the-clock tenders can help India meet demand for firm renewable power
A report has stated the renewable-plus-fossil fuel model is the best short term option to meet the assured supply conditions in the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s round-the-clock power tenders. Further out, as the cost of batteries decline, that technology is likely to become the most viable option for providing critical, non-intermittent power.
Land, power evacuation plan for 10 GW renewable energy project in Ladakh
Power minister recently chaired a meeting to discuss land availability and power evacuation plan for the 10 GW hybrid renewable energy project in the Leh district of Ladakh.
Hydropower producer SJVN to form solar and storage arm
The company’s board of directors have approved the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary for solar PV, wind and hybrid power generation (including battery energy storage systems), green hydrogen, and other renewable energy ventures.
SECI tenders 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid projects
Developers have until December 6 to bid for setting up a cumulative 1.2 GW of wind-solar hybrid capacity on a build-own-operate basis anywhere in India.
All-renewables power system with 76% solar share could halve electricity costs and drive net-zero by 2050
A power system modeling study, jointly carried out by Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) and Wärtsilä, explores the feasibility of a net-zero-emissions power system in India by 2050. It shows that an all-renewables power system, when paired with flexible generation technologies (thermal balancing power plants and energy storage), can improve the affordability of electricity while ensuring the reliability of system operations.
Acme signs land pact for green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Oman
The Indian solar developer said the Oman facility would use 3 GWp of solar and 0.5 GWp of wind energy to produce 2,400 tons of green ammonia daily and approx. 0.9 million tons annually. Construction is planned in phases with an investment of $3.5 billion over the next three years.
ReNew Power signs PPA for 400 MW round-the-clock supply
The Indian developer will build a 1,300 MW hybrid renewable energy capacity (900 MW wind plus 400 MW solar) supplemented with storage to ensure a round-the-clock supply. The project cost is estimated at approximately US$ 1.2 billion.
Amp Energy India raises US$ 100 million from Danish investor
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Amp Energy have signed a US$200 million investment pact with each partner committing to $100 million. The investment will allow Amp Energy to add 1.7 GWp of utility-scale and commercial and industrial renewable energy projects.
