The government of Andhra Pradesh has drawn up an action plan for making the state a renewable energy hub in four years. As part of the plan, it has set a target of achieving 5,000 MW solar energy and 4,000 MW wind power capacities in four years. The state government plans to add 800 … Continue reading Andhra Pradesh plans 9,000 MW of wind energy and solar power
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India’s Madhya Pradesh approves 750-MW solar power project
The State Government of Madhya Pradesh has approved the construction of a 750MW solar power station in Gudh region of Rewa district in India. Madhya Pradesh Government spokesperson Narottam Mishra said the state cabinet approved the proposal to develop the world’s largest solar power station at Gudh. The state’s Ministry of New and … Continue reading India’s Madhya Pradesh approves 750-MW solar power project
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Tata Power commissions 24MW wind farm in Gujarat; attains milestone of 511MW through wind energy
Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, today announced the successful commissioning of 24MW wind farm at Rojmal in Gujarat through its subsidiary Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL). The total capacity of the project is 54MW and with this commissioning, Tata Power attains the landmark milestone of 511MW through wind energy. Tata Power’s total installed … Continue reading Tata Power commissions 24MW wind farm in Gujarat; attains milestone of 511MW through wind energy
Continue readingWind energy in India: Gamesa wind turbines supplied to six wind power farms
The company will build two turnkey wind farms with aggregate capacity of 158 MW for a leading IPP in the country. It will also supply 18 G97-2.0 MW wind turbines (36 MW) at four wind farms located in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Gamesa, a global technology leader in … Continue reading Wind energy in India: Gamesa wind turbines supplied to six wind power farms
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NTPC signs PPA with Andhra Pradesh for 250 MW solar power
The plant is the first phase of 1,000 MW solar power facility that NTPC is developing in Anantapur district. NTPC on Friday inked power purchase agreement (PPA) with Andhra Pradesh power distribution companies for supply of power from the 250-MW solar power plant which is being developed under the first phase of the 1,000 MW … Continue reading NTPC signs PPA with Andhra Pradesh for 250 MW solar power
Continue readingWind energy target of 60 GW by 2022 is easily achievable in India
While wind power is already cheaper than the total cost of power from a new build imported coal plant, solar power will become competitive with power from imported coal by 2019. With the appropriate policies, the Budget 2015 target of 60 GW of wind power by 2022 can easily be met with minimal government … Continue reading Wind energy target of 60 GW by 2022 is easily achievable in India
Continue readingOil India commissions 54 MW wind energy with Gamesa wind turbines
Indian government owned oil exploration company Oil India has commissioned two wind power projects with total capacity of 54 MW. The company has launched a 16-megawatt wind farm at Patan in Gujarat and a 38-megawatt project at Chandgarh in Madhya Pradesh. The wind parks built using turbines manufactured by the Chennai-based unit of Spanish … Continue reading Oil India commissions 54 MW wind energy with Gamesa wind turbines
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Wind power producer Mytrah Energy raises $60 million through NCD
Wind energy company Mytrah Energy Ltd on Thursday said it has raised $60 million from Merrill Lynch International and Aion Direct Singapore Pte Ltd to expand capacity and refinance some debt. The company raised the money by selling five-year non-convertible debentures (NCDs) carrying a coupon of 12% per annum. A recent fund raising of $70 … Continue reading Wind power producer Mytrah Energy raises $60 million through NCD
Continue readingAndhra Pradesh AP to add over 1,000 MW wind power projects
Andhra Pradesh expects to add over 1000 MW of wind energy projects and 300 MW of solar photovoltaic power capacity during 2015-16. The State has added 285 MW of wind energy capacity last fiscal, taking the installed capacity to 1080 MW. Addressing a press conference here Ajay Jain, Secretary, Energy, Andhra Pradesh, said, “Even … Continue reading Andhra Pradesh AP to add over 1,000 MW wind power projects
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NTPC calls tender for Concentrated Solar Power plant near Dadri TPP
The job involves the design, engineering, manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning of the Concentrated Solar Power plant. Indian power producer NTPC has called a tender for the design and construction of a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant near the 1,820-MW Dadri thermal power plant (TPP) in Uttar Pradesh state. Techno-commercial bids will be accepted by … Continue reading NTPC calls tender for Concentrated Solar Power plant near Dadri TPP
Continue readingGamesa, leading OEM in wind energy in India and Mexico in 2014
With a market share of 21.5%, the company is the number two OEM in Brazil, one of the most promising wind power regions. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, continues to boost its leadership position in the most promising wind energy markets: the company ended 2014 as the top-ranked OEM in India and … Continue reading Gamesa, leading OEM in wind energy in India and Mexico in 2014
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Inox to invest further in Indian wind energy market
Inox Wind plans to invest Rs 200 crore by the end of next financial year, with an aim to double its manufacturing capacity to 1,600 MW. The capacity will be expanded from 800 MW at present to 1600 MW in phases over the next financial year, says company resources. In addition, Inox Wind will … Continue reading Inox to invest further in Indian wind energy market
Continue readingTrina Solar to Supply 48 MW of Photovoltaic Solar Power Modules to ACME India
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic (“PV”) modules, solutions and services, today announced it has signed an agreement to supply 48MW of solar modules to ACME Cleantech Solutions Ltd.(“ACME”). This new agreement brings the total sales of solar modules to ACME to 70 MW in 2015 … Continue reading Trina Solar to Supply 48 MW of Photovoltaic Solar Power Modules to ACME India
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Gamesa tops wind power installations in India
Spanish wind energy turbine maker Gamesa has retained top position for a second year in row for the highest number of grid-connected installations in India. Suzlon and Wind World India took the second and third spot respectively. The rankings were released by Danish firm Make Consulting, which analyses the wind energy market globally. In 2014, … Continue reading Gamesa tops wind power installations in India
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Indian Solar Energy Installations Totaled 883 MW in 2014
Indian solar power installations in calendar year 2014 totaled 883 MW, down 12 percent compared to 1,004 MW installed in 2013. Mercom’s 2015 forecast is unchanged at approximately 1,800 MW with some upside. The Indian solar industry remains positive as solar programs are being announced with increased frequency and the installation goal continues to … Continue reading Indian Solar Energy Installations Totaled 883 MW in 2014
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Suzlon gains after India targets 60,000 MW of wind energy
Suzlon Energy gained 2.15% to Rs 28.45 at 12:35 IST on BSE Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Union Budget 2015-16 announced that government will target to put up projects worth 60,000 megawatts under wind power. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex was up 296.01 points or 1.01% at 29,516.13. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Union Budget 2015-16 … Continue reading Suzlon gains after India targets 60,000 MW of wind energy
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India approves 15,000 MW solar power projects
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday greenlighted the setting up of 15,000 MW of grid-connected solar power projects through NTPC and its subsidiary NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN). The scheme will be implemented in three tranches. In the first, 3,000 MW will be set up by bundling solar power with unallocated coal-based thermal power at … Continue reading India approves 15,000 MW solar power projects
Continue readingIndia’s 100 GW Solar Power Target Could Create 1 Million Jobs by 2022
Delhi is abuzz as the first renewable energy-financing summit organized by the Indian government, RE-Invest 2015, wrapped up today with commitments totaling a whopping 266 GW of renewable energy in the next 5 years. For context of the magnitude of these commitments, the country currently has about 250 GW of total installed power from all … Continue reading India’s 100 GW Solar Power Target Could Create 1 Million Jobs by 2022
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Renewable Energy Can Fuel India’s Economic Growth
Scaling up renewable energy in India is the topic of the day as government officials, investors, and energy industry leaders gather in New Delhi, India to attend RE-Invest, the First Renewable Energy Global Investors’ Meet & Expo. The Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Adnan Z. Amin, delivered today’s keynote address, stressing … Continue reading Renewable Energy Can Fuel India’s Economic Growth
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Andhra Pradesh inks MoUs for 4,000 MW wind energy
Andhra Pradesh Sunday signed MOUs for generation of 4,000 MW wind power and 200 MW hybrid power. The MoUs were signed here on the sidelines of Renewable Energy Global Investors Meet and Expo (Re-invest). Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who unveiled the state’s wind power and solar power policy, invited investors to invest in the … Continue reading Andhra Pradesh inks MoUs for 4,000 MW wind energy
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