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India's solar installations crashed 43% to 1.08GW in Q1
India's solar installations crashed 43% to 1.08GW in Q1
Supply disruptions caused by shutdown in China contributed to the decline.
Indian Railways' energy unit to install 3GW solar power
Its construction is expected to be completed by 2022-2023.
India's discoms end force majeure period
However, power companies are mulling to legally contest their non-payment.
India targets 70GW hydropower capacity by 2030
Its hydropower potential is estimated at 145GW.
Tata Power sees demand peak to 1.5GW amidst heat wave
Peak power demand in Delhi is tipped to reach last year’s 7.4GW by July.
India's solar expansion unfazed by low tariffs
The sector enjoys higher interest rates in India compared to other leading renewable countries.
NTPC signs JV for renewable energy business
The joint venture will explore offshore wind in India and overseas.
India's discoms to receive $12b government stimulus
It will be infused in two equal installments.
India to privatise discoms in Union Territories
Load shedding will be penalised.
Bangladesh's thermal additions tipped to worsen overcapacity
Its existing power plants only have 43% capacity utilisation in FY 2018-19.
Lockdown heightens risks for India's coal power sector
New thermal power delivered less than half of renewables in new capacity additions.
India's wind power installation hits 2.07GW in FY2020
Tamil Nadu emerged as the leading wind installer.
Avaada Energy wins 2GW solar project in India
The auction by state-owned NHPC attracted seven bidders.
India's thermal plant efficiency to drop amidst commercial demand slump
The average load factor of thermal plants dropped to 52.55 in March.
Adani Green Energy forms JV with TOTAL
The portfolio totalling 2.148GW includes Restricted Group 1 & 2 projects.
India's electricity demand slump could last through May
The timing and gradual lifting of the lockdown will shape demand in the near term.
3GW of India's solar and wind installations face delays
The country’s solar industry relies heavily on Chinese PV module imports.
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