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Wind energy: The G97-2.0 MW WTG, awarded for its technology and innovation in India

Gamesa has been awarded for its technology and innovation in the 7th edition of the Enertia India awards for Sustainable Energy and Power. The journal on sustainable energy and power has chosen Gamesa, under the Renewable Energy sector category, as the G97-2.0 MW turbine is the most efficient and productive wind turbine and of largest … Continue reading Wind energy: The G97-2.0 MW WTG, awarded for its technology and innovation in India →

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420 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) installed in India during 2014

Mercom Capital has released its 2014 forecast for the Indian solar energy market, predicting that state programs will drive the installation of 420 MW concentrating solar power (CSP) installed during the year. It has been a quiet year for the Indian solar sector, with installations at 900 MW so far this year and final numbers … Continue reading 420 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) installed in India during 2014 →

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Godawari Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Generates Above Expectations

Godawari Power (GODPI) & Ispat Ltd.’s concentrated solar power (CSP) plant, Asia’s biggest, is generating more power than expected, allaying criticism that the technology was failing in India, a government official said. Godawari Power (GODPI) & Ispat Ltd.’s concentrated solar power (CSP) plant, Asia’s biggest, is generating more power than expected, allaying criticism that the … Continue reading Godawari Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Generates Above Expectations →

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India’s Largest Exhibition and Conference for the Solar Industry gets underway

The some 100 speakers and 700 attendees are also exchanging the latest information on the topics of photovoltaics (PV), PV production technologies, energy storage and solar thermal technologies until the conference draws to a close on November 14. The exhibition kicks off at 10:00am (IST) on Tuesday, November 12. Around 170 exhibitors are set to … Continue reading India’s Largest Exhibition and Conference for the Solar Industry gets underway →

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The successful start is also the first installation of the optimized Aalborg CSP SGS3 technology for Steam Genarator Systems providing the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant with key operational benefits. The Godawari 50+MWe Plant is India’s first commercial CSP plants and expects to produce 130 GWh green electricity annually in the Jaisalmer District. The heart of the … Continue reading India →

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Local manufacturing will reduce CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) costs by 30% in India according to World Bank

“Great potential for concentrating solar power in India,” says Joint Secretary for New and Renewable Energy. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) holds out the promise of stable, clean and locally-sourced power for countries with abundant sunlight. CSP has the added advantage of being able to dispatch a sizeable amount of power to the national grid as … Continue reading Local manufacturing will reduce CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) costs by 30% in India according to World Bank →

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World Bank Study Outlines Potential of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in India

“Great potential for concentrating solar power in India,” says Joint Secretary for New and Renewable Energy. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) holds out the promise of stable, clean and locally-sourced power for countries with abundant sunlight. CSP has the added advantage of being able to dispatch a sizeable amount of power to the national grid as … Continue reading World Bank Study Outlines Potential of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in India →

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Gamesa Wind Turbines bags award

Technology provider and wind farm developer, Gamesa Wind Turbines Pvt Ltd, has been given ‘Green Building Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Rating’ for its Corporate Office from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The award was presented to Gamesa India by Chief Guest, Vikram Kapoor, IAS, Commissioner, Corporation of Madras, on … Continue reading Gamesa Wind Turbines bags award →

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India reaches 2.1 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity; Wind energy sector continues to stagnate

According to the latest updated by the MNRE, Solar in India has crossed the 2 GW landmark(grid-connected and off-grid systems combined). As of 31 August 2013, the total solar installed capacity stood at 2100 MW, out of which grid-connected solar capacity was 1969 MW and off-grid systems was 131 MW. About 130 MW of grid-connected … Continue reading India reaches 2.1 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity; Wind energy sector continues to stagnate →

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Tata Power buys wind farm in Gujarat

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has signed a share purchase agreement with AES Corporation to acquire its subsidiary AES Saurashtra Windfarms Pvt Ltd (ASW) which owns 39.2 MW wind farm in Gujarat, for an undisclosed amount, as per a stock market disclosure. “TPREL was selected as the preferred bidder … Continue reading Tata Power buys wind farm in Gujarat →

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India to build world’s largest solar power plant in Rajasthan

The government will set up the world’s largest solar power project, having a total generation capacity of 4,000 MW, in Rajasthan. There is no indication in the statement whether PV or CSP technology will be utilized in the green power plant or in any of the composite stages. The ultra mega green solar power project, … Continue reading India to build world’s largest solar power plant in Rajasthan →

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Reliance Power’s concentrated solar power (CSP) plant to be commissioned on October

A Reliance Power Ltd. (RPWR) concentrating solar-thermal power project will start in October after a five-month delay, the Press Trust of India reported, citing builder Areva SA. (AREVA). A Reliance Power Ltd. (RPWR) concentrating solar-thermal power project will start in October after a five-month delay, the Press Trust of India reported, citing builder Areva SA. … Continue reading Reliance Power’s concentrated solar power (CSP) plant to be commissioned on October →

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Karnataka (India): Wind energy policy in two months

The State government has decided to come out with a policy for wind energy besides updating the solar energy policy to include plans for encouraging roof-top grid connected solar power plants and solar-powered water pumps. Announcing this at an interaction meeting with members of the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FKCCI) here … Continue reading Karnataka (India): Wind energy policy in two months →

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Indian Wind Energy Generators approach cautiously towards implementation of RRF Mechanism

Windforce Management Services Pvt Limited, a leading consulting company in the domain of wind energy has recently launched its services as a qualified scheduling agency and a coordinating agency towards meeting the compliance requirements under CERC directive on implementation of RRF Mechanism. Last week Windforce organized a series of seminars at Ahmadabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, … Continue reading Indian Wind Energy Generators approach cautiously towards implementation of RRF Mechanism →

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Leitwind Shriram bags NLC wind energy contract

Leitwind Shriram Manufacturing Ltd has secured a Rs 346-crore order from Neyveli Lignite Corporation for supply and erection of a 51 MW wind farm. Leitwind is a joint venture between Shriram Group and Windfin BV (formerly Leitwind BV), which is into design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of wind electric generators. The wind farm will come … Continue reading Leitwind Shriram bags NLC wind energy contract →

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New agency to drive India offshore wind energy

A National Offshore Wind Energy Authority (NOWA) under the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) will be constituted that will be the nodal agency for offshore wind projects in the country.   NOWA will carry out resource assessment and surveys in the exclusive economic zones (EEZ) of the country and simultaneously enter into contract … Continue reading New agency to drive India offshore wind energy →

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