SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy development company, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Continuum Wind Energy Limited, Singapore with assets in India. Continuum owns and operates 242 megawatts (MW) AC of wind power plants in Maharashtra and Gujarat states, as well as 170 MW of wind … Continue reading SunEdison announces acquisition of continuum wind energy in India
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Delhi Metro starts buying solar energy
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has started procuring solar energy at about ?6 a unit, claiming that the tariff will remain at the same level for the next 25 years. The move comes at a time when DMRC is saddled with high electricity costs at about ?7/unit. The concept of the same tariff level for … Continue reading Delhi Metro starts buying solar energy
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100 MW photovoltaic solar energy plant started in Rajasthan
Set up by Azure Power, this is the largest solar power plant in the state under ‘Make in India’ mission. Sharing the solar power vision of the government, Raje said that the state will not only be independent in power generation but will become a surplus power state to the extent of 6,000 MW … Continue reading 100 MW photovoltaic solar energy plant started in Rajasthan
Continue readingWind energy in Madhya Pradesh: 38 wind power projects of 820 MW
Wind energy is being promoted in Madhya Pradesh for environment conservation and generation of power from alternate sources of energy. Wind energy projects of 456.3 MW have been established in the state during year 2014-15. So far, 38 wind energy projects of 820 MW have been established in the state. Of these, 570 … Continue reading Wind energy in Madhya Pradesh: 38 wind power projects of 820 MW
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India: Villagers prefer solar power
Solar power has come to the rescue of villagers of Pandikudi in Periyalur village panchayat near Aranthangi. Realising the uses and advantages of this non-conventional energy, they made a forceful plea with the district administration to repair and maintain a solar power operated street-light. During the course of inspection of solar lamps set up in … Continue reading India: Villagers prefer solar power
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Wind power in India: Suzlon wind turbines for a wind farm from ReNew Power in Andhra Pradesh
Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon today said it has bagged a 90.30 MW turnkey wind power project from ReNew Power. “Suzlon Group has won another order for a 90.30 MW turnkey project from its existing customer, ReNew Power, an independent power producer (IPP),” the company said in a statement. “It will install its S97 90m WTGs … Continue reading Wind power in India: Suzlon wind turbines for a wind farm from ReNew Power in Andhra Pradesh
Continue readingRailways plans to harness solar power in India
Railways has rolled out a non-AC coach of Rewari-Sitapur passenger train lit by solar panels installed on its roof as part of its plan to harness the green source of energy in a big way. Railways is planning to come out with a solar policy for procuring 1000 MW solar power in the next five … Continue reading Railways plans to harness solar power in India
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SunEdison in talks to buy India’s Continuum Wind Energy
SunEdison is planning to take over Continuum Wind Energy in a deal valuing the India-focused sector firm at up to INR 39 billion (USD 611m/EUR 559m). The Economic Times said Tuesday, citing an unnamed official, that the due diligence and commercial negotiations should be completed by the end of the month. According to the … Continue reading SunEdison in talks to buy India’s Continuum Wind Energy
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India’s renewable energy capacity is 33,000 MW
India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has set ambitious renewable energy (RE) targets of 100,000 MW of solar power, 60,000 MW of wind power, 10,000 MW of energy from biomass and 5,000 MW from small hydroelectric projects (175 GW of total renewables) by 2022. Currently, India’s clean energy capacity is 33,000 MW. Improving education … Continue reading India’s renewable energy capacity is 33,000 MW
Continue readingSolar Energy Corporation of India announces 28 solar power projects under JNNSM
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has released a list of 28 solar power projects that form the first batch of projects sanctioned under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). The projects with a total capacity of 505 megawatts are to come up in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra. And the total … Continue reading Solar Energy Corporation of India announces 28 solar power projects under JNNSM
Continue readingRenewable energy, wind power and solar energy, seen generating one million jobs in India
The renewable energy sector, a particular focus of attention for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has generated 400,000 jobs till 2014, according to a report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The sector could generate a million jobs by 2022, if the government reaches its goal of 100 giga watts (GW) of solar … Continue reading Renewable energy, wind power and solar energy, seen generating one million jobs in India
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Solar energy installations cross 2,000 MW in India in 2015
Solar power installations in India have gone up to more than 2,000 Mw so far in 2015 due to positive developments in Tamil Nadu. The Modi administration has continued to announce various solar programmes, goals and policies during its one year in office, but has yet to call an auction. According to a … Continue reading Solar energy installations cross 2,000 MW in India in 2015
Continue readingSuzlon gets order for 47 wind turbines from Mytrah Energy
Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon on Monday said it will supply 47 wind turbines, each of 2.1 MW capacity, for Mytrah Energy’s 98.7 MW wind power project in Telangana. “Suzlon will supply 47 ‘S97’ 120 metre hybrid tower turbines of 2.1 MW capacity each for 98.7 MW project to Mytrah at Nazeerabad in Telangana,” the company … Continue reading Suzlon gets order for 47 wind turbines from Mytrah Energy
Continue readingAzure Power commissions 100 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant in Rajasthan, India
The solar energy plant has been constructed under the second phase of India’s National Solar Mission (NSM) at Jodhpur. The commissioning of the facility made Azure Power the single largest owner and operator of solar photovoltaic (PV) plants under the NSM with a combined operational capacity of 142MW. Azure Power founder and chief executive … Continue reading Azure Power commissions 100 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant in Rajasthan, India
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India nod soon for 100,000 MW solar energy, photovoltaic and concentrated solar power
The government will soon approve a final policy on adding 100,000 MW of solar power, Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. “Government has already approved 19 solar power plants, which would generate 12-13 GW. Policy approvals have been done. One final policy of 100,000 MW will be confirmed … Continue reading India nod soon for 100,000 MW solar energy, photovoltaic and concentrated solar power
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Wind power in India: Suzlon wind turbines for a 90 MW wind farm
Suzlon will be the engineering, procurement and construction services provider on a 90 MW wind farm, located in India. The contract with ReNew Power, one of India’s largest independent power producers, calls for the supply and installation of 43 Suzlon S97-2.1 MW units. The wind turbines will be perched on top of 120-meter made of … Continue reading Wind power in India: Suzlon wind turbines for a 90 MW wind farm
Continue readingVikram Solar commissions 40 MW solar power photovoltaic (PV) plant in Madhya Pradesh
Vikram Solar announced on Tuesday that it has successfully commissioned a 40 megawatt (MW) solar power photovoltaic (PV) plant for ILamp;FS Energy Development Co. The plant, spread over 260 acres of land in Madhya Pradesh, was installed within six months in two phases of 20 MW each, the company said in a release here. … Continue reading Vikram Solar commissions 40 MW solar power photovoltaic (PV) plant in Madhya Pradesh
Continue readingPunjab targets 1,000 MW solar energy by 2017
The Punjab government is targeting solar power generation of 1,000 MW by 2017 with a major investment in this sector coming from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), a minister said on Tuesday. “Renewable energy is fast emerging as ‘sun-rising’ sector for NRIs due to investor friendly unique policies of Punjab with more than Rs.1,500 crore worth of … Continue reading Punjab targets 1,000 MW solar energy by 2017
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SunEdison strikes renewable energy portfolio
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy development company, today announced the signature of definitive agreements to acquire five portfolios of renewable energy projects and two corporate platforms, LAP Holding, BV in Latin America and two subsidiaries of Honiton Energy Holding, Ltd., in China, as well as the closing of equity investments and … Continue reading SunEdison strikes renewable energy portfolio
Continue readingTÜV Rheinland collaborates with National Institute of Wind Energy
TUV Rheinland Industrie Service GmbH, TUV Rheinland (India) and Chennai-based National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) have agreed to collaborate on certification of wind turbines for the Indian and international markets. NIWE, an autonomous body under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, offers services such as wind resource assessment, R&D, training, type testing and … Continue reading TÜV Rheinland collaborates with National Institute of Wind Energy
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