VGF-supported battery storage target increased to 13.2 GWh
The Indian government has increased the battery storage target under the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme to 13.2 GWh by FY 2027-28. The scheme provides financial support for up to 40% of the BESS capital cost.
Regulatory reforms needed to accelerate clean energy adoption, says Primus Partners’ new report
A new report by Primus Partners highlights key regulatory reforms required to accelerate clean energy adoption, stabilize distribution companies (discoms) and boost investor confidence in India’s power sector.
John Cockerill, IIT Bombay collaborate for green hydrogen value chain development
John Cockerill Group and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have joined hands to drive innovation in steel decarbonization technology and green hydrogen value chain.
Adani Green commissions 250 MW solar in Rajasthan
Adani Green Energy Ltd has announced the commissioning of its 250 MW solar power project at Bhimsar, Rajasthan.
Insolation Energy secures INR 733-crore solar module supply order
Insolation Green Energy has secured an order to supply n-type glass-glass bifacial solar PV modules amounting to INR 733.04 crore.
Epic Energy enters licensing agreement with C-MET for lithium battery recycling
Epic Energy has entered a ten-year licensing agreement with the Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) for recycling of end-of-life lithium batteries (excluding lithium ferro phosphate batteries) using a hydrometallurgical process.
NTPC allocates 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid capacity at $0.039/kWh
State-owned coal miner NLC India secured the largest slice of 450 MW. Other winners include Enfinity Global (300 MW), Welspun Renewable Energy (250 MW) and Adani Renewable Energy (200 MW).
Zelestra secures 16.2 MW wind, solar PPA with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
Zelestra will supply renewable power from its wind and solar PV assets to Daimler India Commercial Vehicles factory in Oragadam, near Chennai.
BHEL seeks EPC partner in pre-bid tieup for 1.2 GW Khavda solar plant
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has issued a global tender to select EPC partners in a pre-bid tie-up for 1,200 MW (4x300MW) Khavda Solar PV plant in Gujarat. Bidding closes on March 20.
In India, ISTS connected green open access market to add 40 GW capacity by 2030
The Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) could achieve a green open access (OA) capacity of around 40 GW by 2030, provided that transmission bottlenecks are resolved, and no other significant obstacles emerge. This will represent approximately one-third of green OA capacity in India by 2030.
