Karnataka dairy producers tender 100 MW solar for self-consumption
The Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd (KMF) has invited bids to install a 100 MW (AC) ‘group captive’ solar plant for its own consumption and its member milk unions.
Ola to open battery cell R&D center next month
The electric mobility company will open its battery innovation center (BIC) in Bengaluru next month as it looks to build indigenous cell technology and manufacture Li-ion cells in India at scale.
Tata Power wins 600 MW wind-solar hybrid project in Karnataka
Tata Power arm TP Saurya has secured the letter of award to build a 600 MW wind-solar project in Karnataka. This project is the latest addition to the company’s hybrid power portfolio after winning a 300 MW capacity from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd last year.
Fluence opens new tech center in India
Energy storage specialist Fluence has opened a technology center in Bengaluru, as part of its plans to localize production in India in the future.
India’s first fractionally owned, ground-mount solar plant
A 5 MW open-access solar project in Karnataka is India’s first fractionally owned, ground-mount PV plant. Bengaluru-based Pyse is financing the INR 26 crore ($3.3 million) project through its investment platform, which allows retail investors to own a stake for as little as INR 10,000.
Ayana wants to develop 2 GW of solar and wind projects in Karnataka
The Bengaluru-based renewable energy producer has signed an Expression of Interest with the Government of Karnataka to invest around INR 120 billion ($1.54 billion) in developing 2 GW of solar and wind projects in the state.
Acme to invest in green hydrogen, ammonia plant with captive solar in Karnataka
Renewables developer Acme Cleantech Solutions has signed a deal with the Karnataka government to invest INR 52,000 crore ($6.7 billion) in a new plant capable of producing 1.2 million tons of green hydrogen and ammonia per year, co-located with a captive solar plant.
Cipla expands captive renewables plants in Maharashtra, Karnataka
Pharmaceutical supplier Cipla says it has started operating an additional 16 MW of capacity at its 30 MW captive solar plant in Maharashtra. It has also switched on a hybrid captive plant in Karnataka, featuring 9 MW of solar and 2.7 MW of wind.
Azure Power to develop 1.7 GW of renewable energy projects in Karnataka
The NYSE-listed Indian solar developer has signed an Expression of Interest (EoI) with the Karnataka government to establish 1.7 GW of solar, wind, and hybrid renewable energy capacity in the state.
JSW Energy switches on a 225MW solar plant in Karnataka
The private-sector producer has announced its 225MW solar plant for JSW Steel under group captive scheme is now operational.
