Renewables
Sterling and Wilson Solar wins its fifth project in Latin America
Sterling and Wilson Solar Ltd (SWSL) has signed an order worth $62.6 million (Rs.462 crore) in Chile, the company said in a release. This is the company’s fifth project in Latin America.
Thyssenkrupp Elevator teams up with Amplus for solar plant in Pune
- Sep 12, 2020
Thyssenkrupp Elevator has collaborated with Amplus Solar to set up an onsite solar power unit at the former’s Pune facility.
Tata Power signs PPA for India’s largest solar carport
- Sep 3, 2020
Tata Power has signed a power purchase agreement with Tata Motors to commission India’s largest carport.
Green Markets launched, will enable all-India trade in renewable energy
- Sep 2, 2020
R.K. Singh, Honorable Minister of State Independent Charge for Power and New & Renewable Energy and Minister of State-Independent Charge for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched the green markets on September 01, 2020 in a digital event organized by the Ministry of Power, a release by Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) said.
NTPC subsidiary in pact with Greenko for RTC power supply
- Aug 27, 2020
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding with Greenko Energies Pvt Ltd to explore possibilities in supplying round-the-clock power.
Siemens Gamesa lands major wind turbine order from Adani Green Energy
- Aug 18, 2020
Siemens Gamesa has received a firm order from Adani Green Energy for one of the largest wind power projects in India. The company will deliver 215 SG 2.2-122 wind turbines, totalling 473 mw.
COVID-19 impact: MNRE grants five-month extension to developers
- Aug 14, 2020
In a very apt move, the Union Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) in a recent circular said that all renewable energy implementing agencies under MNRE will treat the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic as “force majeure”.
More relief on ISTS charges to solar and wind projects
- Aug 7, 2020
The Ministry of Power has extended the cut-off date for solar and wind energy projects eligible for a waiver on inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges and losses on electricity transmission.
Three wind projects by Sembcorp dedicated to the nation
- Jul 30, 2020
Union power minister R.K. Singh, in a virtual ceremony, recently dedicated to the nation three wind projects developed by Sembcorp.
RE capacity addition likely to be 8 GW in FY21: ICRA
- Jul 30, 2020
The capacity addition in the renewable energy (RE) sector is expected to remain subdued at about 8 GW in FY21, notes ICRA in a statement.