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CESC Acquires Under-Construction 300MW Solar Park
Inox Wind Bags Major Order from CESC
Inox Wind, a leading provider of wind energy solutions, has clinched a substantial order from CESC Limited, a prominent power utility company. The order, valued at a minimum capacity of 3.3 MW, underscores Inox Wind's expertise and commitment to advancing renewable energy infrastructure in India.
Under the agreement, Inox Wind will supply and install wind turbines for CESC's upcoming projects, contributing to the expansion of clean energy generation capacity in the country. This landmark order highlights the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions and the pivotal role of wind p..
Green Gold Rush: India's $2 Billion Hydrogen Plan Draws Giants
India's ambitious green hydrogen plan, backed by a generous $2 billion incentive program, has sparked a frenzied bidding war, attracting an array of major industrial players. Reliance Industries, JSW Energy, Torrent Power, and Bharat Petroleum are among the 14 companies vying for lucrative green hydrogen production contracts, according to the Solar Energy Corp of India (SECI).
But the competition heats up even further when it comes to electrolyzer manufacturing, the crucial technology behind green hydrogen production. A whopping 20 companies, including industry giants like Adani Group, ..
West Bengal DISCOM invites bids wind-solar hybrid projects
CESC, the Kolkata-based power utility company, has invited bids to set up 150 MW of the interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects. The last date to submit the bids is March 20, 2023. Bids will be opened the following day.
The project must be commissioned within 24 months from the effective date of the power purchase agreement (PPA). The PPAs will be valid for 25 years. The developer will be responsible for acquiring the land required to set up the project. Only commercially established and operational technologies to minimize the technology ..
Morocco to expand energy capacity by 9 gigawatts; 6.5 for renewables
Leila Benali, Energy Minister, Morroco, speaking at a conference on batteries in Rabat, revealed that out of the $7 billion investment planned by Morocco to expand its energy capacity by 9 gigawatts by 2027, 6.5 gigawatts would be attributed to renewables. Currently, renewable capacity stands at 4.5 gigawatts, comprising 37.6 % of the total capacity, as reported by the electricity regulator.
Since 2009, Morocco has allocated $6 billion to renewable projects, aiming to raise their share in the country's energy blend to 52% by 2050, primarily through investments in solar and wind energy. ..
MNRE Eases Approval Process for CPSU Solar Parks
In a significant move to streamline the approval process for solar park development, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced exemptions for central public sector undertakings (CPSUs) and their joint ventures from seeking state government committee approval for infrastructure development and operations & maintenance (O&M) charges.
This decision, communicated through an office memorandum, responds to requests from Solar Power Park Developers (SPPDs) to simplify the approval process. Under the new guidelines, CPSUs and their joint ventures can submit their detailed proj..
