NTPC invites bids for 900 MW solar energy park in Cuba

22 Jan 2022 CW Team

On Tuesday, NTPC had invited bids for building a solar energy park of 900 MW in the Republic of Cuba. NTPC is a corporate partner of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). It has been selected as a favorable partner for implementing these projects.

As per an official press release, the Union Electrica de Cuba (UNE) and NTPC will work together on the project.

The government of Cuba via the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) took the support of the ISA for the solar parks, which will cover 175 locations in the 15 Cuban provinces.

Under ISA Program-6, NTPC will provide assistance to UNE and MINEM in the selection, signing, and looking after the project implementation until it is commissioned.

Additionally, the 900 MW project is a small fraction of the 2,100 MW solar project target set by Cuba which aims at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 2,400 MW hr per MW is the expected annual generation.

Cuba is also a country that is a member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The ISA is an organisation based on a treaty for the enlarged solar energy technology deployment. There are more than 101 signatory countries out of which 80 ratified the framework MW solar PV project using developer selection via competitive process on an international level.

According to the release, the request for qualification tender process will commence from March 2022 and will go on till May 2022.

Image Source

Real Estate

05 May 2026

Dubai Real Estate Sales Reach AED48 Billion

Dubai’s real estate market recorded 13,977 sales transactions worth AED48 billion in April 2026, reflecting continued resilience across residential and commercial segments.According to a market update by fäm Properties, sales volume rose 3.5 per cent month-on-month compared to March, while total sales value increased by 10.7 per cent. The commercial sector, including offices and shops, recorded the strongest growth, with 561 transactions valued at AED4 billion, up 33.9 per cent year-on-year and 36.2 per cent month-on-month.Apartment sales rose 6.5 per cent month-on-month to 11,377 transacti..

Casagrand Launches 35-Acre Hyderabad Project

Casagrand has launched Casagrand Vybe, its largest residential project in Hyderabad, spread across 35 acres in Rajendra Nagar. The launch marks the company’s fifth residential rollout in 2026 and strengthens its expansion momentum in the city.As part of its Hyderabad growth strategy, Casagrand is adding 3.98 million sq ft of residential space to its portfolio. Since entering the Hyderabad residential market in 2023, the company has scaled its presence with projects across key micro-markets. In 2025, it launched four projects — Casagrand Evon, Casagrand Windsor Court, Casagrand Belair and C..

Bentley Event Spotlights AI Infrastructure

Bentley Systems recently hosted Illuminate Mumbai 2026, bringing together infrastructure leaders, policymakers, technology experts and academia to discuss how AI-driven engineering and digital twins can accelerate India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.The event focused on scaling intelligent and connected infrastructure ecosystems beyond digital adoption. Discussions covered the use of infrastructure AI, open data environments and digital twin technologies to improve project delivery, sustainability and long-term asset performance across key sectors.Kamalakannan Thiruvadi, Regional Exec..