Indian developer secures 300 MW renewables project with $0.050/kWh bid
Ayana Renewable Power says it will develop more than 1 GW of solar and wind capacity, supplemented with a storage solution, to ensure round-the-clock power supplies.
Vibrant Energy, Saint-Gobain sign PPA for 100 MW wind-solar project in India
Vibrant Energy will set up a 100 MW (DC) wind-solar hybrid project in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The plant will be connected to the interstate transmission system (ISTS) and will supply round-the-clock power to Saint-Gobain’s facilities in the country.
Indian utility to assess feasibility of 130 MW floating solar plant
NTPC says it will assess the feasibility of a 130 MW floating solar plant in the Indian state of Tripura, while Gujarat State Electricity is seeking consultancy services for a proposed 1.5 GW floating solar plant.
India’s optimal electricity generation mix for 2029-30
A new study by Central Electricity Authority assesses the least-cost, optimal generation capacity mix to meet India’s projected electricity demand for the 2029-30 period.
New leaders emerge in India’s 2022 solar market
The Indian solar sector experienced major shifts in market share during 2022, driven by policy changes such as the implementation of basic customs duty on cells and modules and the introduction of an approved list of models and manufacturers, according to Mercom.
Indian developers secure 380 MW of PPAs
Tata Power Renewable Energy has agreed to set up a 280 MW solar project in India, with the power to be sold under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA). PTC India, meanwhile, has revealed plans to sell solar power to various utilities and commercial and industrial consumers.
Amp Energy wins 150 MW wind-solar auction in India with $0.037/kWh bid
Amp Energy has won a 150 MW wind-solar auction in India with a bid of INR 3.07 ($0.037)/kWh.
India’s annual EV sales surpassed 1.2 million units in fiscal 2023
The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh led yearly electric vehicle sales with a 15.15% share of the cumulative 1.2 million units sold in fiscal 2022-23. It was followed by Maharashtra with a 12.72% share and Karnataka at 9.14%.
Borosil Renewables unit ramps up German solar glass capacity
Borosil Renewables says the solar glass capacity of its German unit, GMB Glasmanufaktur Brandenburg GmbH, has increased to 350 tons per day (tpd) from 300 tpd, following the modification of its furnace.
Avaada Energy wins 280 MW solar project in India with $0.032/kWh bid
Avaada Energy has secured a 280 MW solar project through tariff-based competitive bidding in an auction by Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd.RUVNL (RUVNL).
