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UERC Rejects Pleas Over Cancelled 200 MW Solar Awards

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has rejected review petitions filed by 12 solar developers against the cancellation of Letters of Award (LoAs) issued under the state’s 200 MW Solar Programme.The scheme, launched by the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) under the 2013 solar policy, aimed to help Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL) meet its renewable purchase obligations through tariff-based competitive bidding.The projects—classified under the Type I category—had original commissioning deadlines in 2019–2020, later extended multiple ti..

Solarium Wins Rs 266 Million Rooftop Solar Orders

Solarium Green Energy has secured two significant work orders valued at a combined Rs 266 million for rooftop solar projects across various locations in the Northeastern States, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.The first order, worth approximately Rs 129.8 million, was awarded by NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN) for the development of a 3,319 kW rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) project. This was tendered under the NVVN’s “Selection and Discovery of L1 Rates for Rate Contract for EPC of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar PV Projects (51–200 kW) across India”. The project is scheduled ..

Omaxe Secures Rs 5 Billion From Oaktree For Expansion

Omaxe Group has raised Rs 5 billion in funding from Oaktree Capital Management LP, a global investment firm specialising in alternative investments, to fuel the development of ongoing projects and support future growth plans.In a regulatory filing dated 28 July, the company confirmed that the funds will support construction and infrastructure development across key markets, including New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Ludhiana, and Faridabad. The capital will also be directed towards flagship projects such as Omaxe State in Dwarka, an upcoming integrated township in Amritsar, and a new township in Indor..