NTPC tenders 70 MW floating solar PV project in Kerala
November is the deadline for interested bidders, who will be permitted to use cells and modules with any origin in the plant, which is planned for Kayamkulam.
More details emerge on coal JVs 3 GW solar plans
In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on October 8, two coal companies formed a joint venture (JV) to install 3 GW of solar and 2 GW of thermal power. More details have now emerged on the partnership.
India’s 40 GW rooftop solar aim hit by high costs, net metering caps
Factors including the ability to reach less credit worthy clients, standardised regulatory support and a rating mechanism for developers could promote rooftop solar uptake in India.
SECI defers ‘world’s biggest’ solar auction until mid November
The bid submission deadline for the national 10 GW, inter-state PV project plus manufacturing tender is now November 12. According to officials, there are amendments to be made in the tender requirements, for which it is awaiting a ministerial mandate.
Fall in rupee against the dollar will see solar targets missed, predict analysts
Ratings agency adds to pessimistic predictions about Indian solar with MNRE ambition of 34 GW of solar auctions next year at real risk. The news follows similar warnings about India’s 100 GW solar target.
Uttar Pradesh auctions 500 MW of solar capacity at tariffs above Rs3
The lowest solar tariff, of Rs3.17 per unit, was quoted by the NTPC utility and Maheshwari Mining and Energy, for 140 MW and 20 MW of grid connected PV capacity, respectively.
SECI extends bids for 150 MW floating solar project
The Solar Corporation of India (SECI) has extended bids for a 150 MW floating solar tender in Uttar Pradesh; and for a 2 MW PV plant coupled with 1 MW of storage in Himachal Pradesh.
Indian coal companies plan 3 GW of solar
In a memorandum of understanding, NLC India Limited (NLCIL) and Coal India Limited (CIL) have said they will install 3 GW of solar projects and 2 GW of thermal power projects in India.
Gujarat will soon tender 250 MW solar+storage capacity
Saurabhbhai Patel, Minister of Energy, Government of Gujarat, has announced that the state will soon issue a 250 MW grid-connected solar tender linked with storage. He also said that Gujarat will add more than 5 GW of new PV capacity in the next three years.
620 MW commissioned at Bhadla Solar Park
With the commissioning of 620 MW by three companies, the total capacity of Rajasthan’s Bhadla Solar Park has reached 1,365 MW, Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd (RRECL) announced.
