Renewables
Waaree commissions its first solar project in Vietnam
Waaree Energies has announced the commissioning and inauguration of its 49.5-mw ground-mounted solar project in Vietnam.
Vikram Solar announces successful long-duration PV reliability
- May 15, 2019
Vikram Solar announced a successful PQP (Product Qualification Program) tests result. The assessment was done by PVEL LLC, an independent solar test lab previously operated by DNV GL.
Large hydropower to get renewable energy status
- Mar 8, 2019
Large hydropower projects, which mean hydropower projects of installed capacity 25 mw or more, will now be considered as part of renewable energy. The Union Cabinet recently approved a proposal to this effect. So far, hydropower projects of capacity up to 25 mw only were being considered as part of renewable energy. As a corollary, large hydropower projects would now be included as part of non-solar renewable purchase obligations (RPO). Hydropower projects of capacity up to 25 mw are termed as small hydropower (SHP) and are already eligible for non-solar RPOs.
Vikram Solar earns accolade at CBIP Awards 2019
- Jan 5, 2019
Solar energy solutions provider Vikram Solar has been awarded with ‘Best Contribution in Solar Energy’ at the CBIP Awards 2019 for outstanding contribution to the nation in the development of renewable energy sector. The award was conferred upon Vikram Solar by the Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy R. K. Singh.
Vikram Solar wins 140-mw solar project from NTPC
- Jan 3, 2019
Vikram Solar claimed a 140-mw solar plant project from NTPC Ltd. The location selected for the project is Bilhaur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
GE Renewable Energy wins its largest EPC contract in India
- Dec 19, 2018
GE Renewable Energy has been selected by renewable independent power producer ReNew Power to provide 120 GE 2.5-132 turbines for the Gadhsisa wind farm in Gujarat. The wind farm will have a total installed capacity of 300 mw, making it the largest full turnkey EPC project by GE Renewable Energy in India, GE said in a statement.
Waaree lands solar EPC contract in Vietnam
- Oct 30, 2018
Waaree Energies has landed an EPC contract to build a 60-mw ground-mounted solar project in Vietnam. With this, Waaree has marked its entry not only in Vietnam but also in South East Asia, the company said in a press statement.
Black & Veatch expects significant growth in Asia’s green capacity
- Oct 22, 2018
Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand are major markets with combined solar capacity additions expected to triple in the next five years, while wind capacity additions are expected to grow five-fold in the same period.
Sembcorp completes TN wind project
- Oct 6, 2018
Independent power producer Sembcorp Energy India Ltd and Suzlon Group announced the completion of the first SECI-1 wind power project in India.
Tata Power Solar launches residential solar rooftop service in Mumbai
- Sep 11, 2018
Tata Power Solar, India’s largest solar energy company and a Tata Power subsidiary, launched a complete residential rooftop solution in Mumbai, on September 11, 2018.