ADB extends $175 million loan to India’s PGCIL
India’s burgeoning renewable energy capacity is set to receive a boost in the form of a $175 million loan.
India: Azure Power commissions 130 MW of solar in Karnataka
The Indian independent power producer takes a giant step in building up its presence in the Indian state of Karnataka with a 130 MW project.
India: Hindustan Cleanenergy commissions 50 MW solar plant in Punjab
Hindustan Power’s clean energy arm is growing its solar portfolio in the sunny state of Punjab with a 50 MW power plant.
US flow battery specialist ViZn Energy awarded 1 MWh storage contract in India
The Texas-headquartered firm will provide grid stability for Power Grid Corporation of India Limited in Puducherry with its flow battery systems.
India: Further 250 MW of solar capacity retendered by NTPC in Karnataka
National Thermal Power Corporation addresses concerns regarding infrastructure issues at the Pavagada Solar Park in the retendering of five, 50 MW blocks of capacity.
Russian JV to build 100 MW solar farm, 300 MW cell fab in India
Investment by a Russian firm in the Indian solar sector sees Miyota Power India – a joint venture between state-controlled JSC Minneftegasstroi and Akis Tech – collaborate with Al Ameen Green Energy on Tamil Nadu PV plans.
India: NTPC commissions further 20 MW of solar at Bhadla
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has commissioned solar projects aggregating 20 MW at the Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan.
SB Energy acquires 30 MW in northern Japan
The Tokyo-based developer and MUL Energy Investment — a unit of Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance — have purchased a project company from conglomerate Marubeni.
India update: Tamil Nadu issues tender call for 500 MW solar, while 750 MW of solar to be retendered in Karnataka
The Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency has invited bids for development of ultra mega solar park in the state. In Karnataka, the National Thermal Power Corporation retenders 750 MW of solar capacity at the Pavagada Solar Park.
NEXTracker expanding manufacturing operations in India
The solar tracking specialist has signed expanded partnership deals with five local companies that will increase the volume of its steel produced locally to 80%, thereby lowering shipments into India by as much as 50%.
