India
India’s solar scheme installs 385,000 units in first six months
This is equivalent to about 1.8 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity.
India’s solar scheme installs 385,000 units in first six months
This is equivalent to about 1.8 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity.
Sembcorp bags 150 MW wind-solar hybrid project in India
Power generated will be sold to SECI.
POWERGRID acquires three SPVs for renewable energy transmission
These were secured through tariff-based competitive bidding.
KPI Green inks PPA for 620 MW grid-connected RE projects in Gujarat
One of the projects is a 370 MW hybrid power plant.
India’s MNRE clarifies coverage of ALMM order
Projects with prior approval are not affected.
REC transfers Rajasthan-IV H-1 transmission to Power Grid Corp
The project is scheduled to be completed within 24 months.
India eyes 2,100 GW capacity to meet soaring energy demand
This includes the 500 GW renewables target.
Renewables account for nearly half of India’s total energy capacity as of October
Solar alone added 90.76 GW.
JSW Energy, NTPC sign deal for 700 MW solar project
The agreement will run for 25 years.
Adani Green’s operational capacity up 34% in H1
Over 2,00 MW of solar capacity alone were added.
JSW Energy, Maharashtra sign 40-year pumped hydro storage deal
This involves the Bhavali project that will be commissioned in 48 months.
Jindal Renewables, Suzlon ink 400-MW energy deal
Energy produced will benefit two Indian states.
India injects more budgetary support for hydro electric projects
This will fund the country’s goal to build 15 GW of pumped storage.
IEA, IIT Delhi partner for policy, info sharing for clean energy transition
The deal targets emerging and developing economies.
India needs to fuel wind installations by 22% to reach 2032 target
Various states plan to contract over 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030.
India adds 11.3 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity in H1
Module manufacturing capacity is expected to breach 172 GW by 2026.
Will India’s power supply be able to keep up with demand?
In renewables alone, solar will remain a primary contributor.
Commentary
Offshore wind power needs Singapore’s expertise as Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels rises