SECI launches 2 GW/8 GWh renewables-plus-storage tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) is accepting bids to set up 2 GW of renewable energy projects backed with energy storage systems for assured peak supply of 8 GWh (2 GW x 4 hours). Bidding closes on Oct. 14.
Thermax enters SOEC technology license agreement with UK’s Ceres
Under the agreement, Thermax will manufacture, sell, and service stack array modules (SAM) based on Ceres’ advanced solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) technology for green hydrogen production.
Saatvik Solar delivers 70.2 MW of PV modules to SJVN
Saatvik Solar has supplied 70.2 MW of mono PERC 545 Wp PV modules for SJVN’s project in Punjab.
Apraava Energy secures 300 MW solar power project in Rajasthan
Apraava Energy has secured a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTPC for a 300 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected solar energy project. It will develop the project on a build-own-operate basis in Rajasthan.
The Hydrogen Stream: Gensol, Matrix to set up India’s first green hydrogen valley in Pune
Gensol Engineering and Matrix Gas & Renewables will set up a green hydrogen production plant on a build-own-operate basis, for offtake by the specialty chemical sector.
JSW Energy secures LoA for 600 MW wind-solar hybrid power project
JSW Neo Energy has received Letter of Award (LoA) for 600 MW of wind-solar hybrid power project from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL).
With energy transition we see strong growth in power and transmission sector: Vedanta Aluminium CEO
John Slaven, chief executive officer, Vedanta Aluminium, sees strong growth in demand from power & transmission and automotive sector with India’s focus on energy transition.
“We want to make India a global hub for Green Hydrogen”: Prime minister Narendra Modi
“The National Green Hydrogen Mission is giving an impetus to innovation, infrastructure, industry and investment,” said Prime minister Narendra Modi in his inaugural address at 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen.
NHPC allocates 1.2 GW solar at average price of $0.031/kWh
Avaada Energy, Essar Renewables, Jevargi Solar (Rays Power Infra), Mahindra Susten, and Onward Solar Power have emerged winners of the interstate transmission system connected solar capacity.
NVVN increases battery storage tender size to 500 MW/1,000 MWh
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd has doubled the standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) tender size to 500 MW/1,000 MWh with maximum capacity up to 250 MW/500 MWh at each substation. However, a developer can bid only for 50% of the total tender capacity.
