NTPC seeks 1.5 GW of solar modules
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd is accepting global bids to supply around 1.5 GW of solar modules for its PV projects in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Bidding closes on July 6.
Madhya Pradesh launches 13.8 GW pumped storage tender
Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Ltd has launched a tender to allot sites for developing a cumulative 13.8 GW of pumped hydro storage capacity in Madhya Pradesh. Interested developers must submit bids by July 4.
Vibrant Energy, Saint-Gobain sign PPA for round-the-clock power supply
Vibrant Energy will set up a 100 MW DC interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected wind-solar hybrid project in Madhya Pradesh. The plant will supply round-the-clock power to Saint-Gobain’s facilities in India.
BPCL to build 240 MW of solar, wind farms this fiscal
The state-run oil and gas company will build 240 MW of renewable power generation capacity with an investment of INR 1,600 crore this fiscal. The capacity will purportedly supply power for its refineries.
Vibrant Energy secures INR 2,200 crore for 300 MW wind-solar hybrid projects
Vibrant Energy has secured over INR 2,200 crore ($268.55 million) from Power Finance Corp. (PFC) to build 300 MW (AC) of wind-solar projects in Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.
Jakson Green to build CO2-to-methanol plant in partnership with NTPC
Set to commence production shortly, the CO2-to-methanol plant is being established at NTPC’s existing thermal power station in Vindhyachal, Madhya Pradesh. It will convert 20 tonnes-per-day (tpd) of CO2 to 10 tpd methanol through a catalytic hydrogenation process, utilizing CO2 from thermal plant flue gas through a carbon capture unit and green hydrogen produced by electrolysis.
Madhya Pradesh: Renewable energy generation capacity grew 12 times in 10 years
The installed renewable electricity generation capacity in Madhya Pradesh surged to 5,875 MW as of Dec. 31, 2022, from 491 MW ten years ago.
SJVN starts construction of 90 MW floating solar plant in Madhya Pradesh
The state-owned hydropower producer is developing the floating solar project on a build-own-operate basis. Larsen & Toubro Ltd is tasked with the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the plant.
REC commits $123 million for renewable energy projects in Madhya Pradesh
The state-owned non-banking finance company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Ltd (RUMSL) to provide INR 1,000 crore ($123 million) for the development of renewable energy parks and associated infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh to launch three new floating solar projects soon
The state will launch three floating solar projects worth INR 7,500 crore ($919 million). The new projects will be in addition to a 600 MW plant currently under development at Omkareshwar reservoir.
