800MW wind energy projects will be set up in the state by December this year. Similarly, 1800MW capacity wind energy projects will be set up by December 2014. Madhya Pradesh government has formulated Wind Energy Policy-2012 to ensure prompt implementation of estimated 5500 MW capacity projects through private sector. So far, 324 MW capacity … Continue reading 800 MW wind energy projects to be set up in Madhya Pradesh by December
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Demand outlook strong for wind energy in the long run in India
In ICRA’s view, fundamental long term demand outlook for wind energy in India is expected to remain strong. Demand will be supported by large wind energy requirements to meet the renewable purchase obligation (RPO) requirements in the country. Since, wind based energy benefits from its increasing cost competitiveness against the conventional sources of energy, both … Continue reading Demand outlook strong for wind energy in the long run in India
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Vestas takes legal steps against the Indian companies RRB Energy and ECO RRB
Vestas has filed two lawsuits at the High Court of New Delhi against RRB Energy and ECO RRB to seek recovery of the amounts that RRB Energy and ECO RRB owe Vestas. In addition hereto, Vestas has in June initiated an ICC arbitrational procedure in India against RRB Energy, for payment of old debt, which … Continue reading Vestas takes legal steps against the Indian companies RRB Energy and ECO RRB
Continue readingIndia seeks to revive interest in wind energy
The government plans to revive interest in the wind energy sector by reintroducing tax and fiscal incentives that were removed last year, a move that a lobby group alleges caused a fall of 1,500 megawatts (MW) in wind power generation in 2012-13. Specifically, the government is considering the reinstatement of accelerated depreciation benefits, which reduce … Continue reading India seeks to revive interest in wind energy
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Wind energy at parity with new coal in India, solar power to join by 2018
Wind energy has become one of the most favored forms of clean power in India and it has helped promote economic growth in some of the country’s states. Recently, wind energy achieved a major feat that could begin to chip away at the country’s reliance on coal. The report on India Renewables, Good Bye Winter, … Continue reading Wind energy at parity with new coal in India, solar power to join by 2018
Continue readingGamesa to supply 46 MW to ITC Group in India
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, makes progress in India by signing a new contract to supply 46 MW of capacity to ITC Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division, subsidiary of the Indian group ITC. The agreement calls for the installation and supply of 23 Gamesa G97-2.0 MW wind turbines at Tagguparthi, Andhra Pradesh … Continue reading Gamesa to supply 46 MW to ITC Group in India
Continue readingNALCO – Commissioning of 2nd Wind Power Project Starts
As part of its diversification plans, the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna PSU, has been foraying into other metals and energy sectors. The company has set up its 2nd Wind Power Plant at Ludarva in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan with a capacity of 47.6 MW. A part of the project has been commissioned … Continue reading NALCO – Commissioning of 2nd Wind Power Project Starts
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NALCO has commissioned its second wind power project in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district.
Continue readingNALCO commissions wind farm in Rajastha
NALCO has commissioned its second wind power project in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. The Bhubaneswar headquartered aluminium producer, which has been foraying into other metals and energy sectors, had earlier commissioned its first wind power plant of 50.4 megawatts capacity at a cost of Rs.274 crore at Gandikota in Andhra Pradesh’s Kadapa district last December. The … Continue reading NALCO commissions wind farm in Rajastha
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Godawari Green Energy, the first to commission a CSP plant under JNNSM
Godawari Green Energy Limited (GGEL) has won the race to commission the first Concentrated Solar Power plant developed under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission. Godawari Green Energy Limited (GGEL) has started injecting power to the Grid on June 5, 2013 coinciding with World Environment day. With this achievement Godawari Green Energy Limited (GGEL) has … Continue reading Godawari Green Energy, the first to commission a CSP plant under JNNSM
Continue readingGodawari Green Energy commissions India
Godawari Green Energy Limited (GGEL) has started injecting power to the Grid on June 5, 2013 coinciding with World Environment day. With this achievement Godawari Green Energy Limited (GGEL) has become the Nation’s First Solar Thermal Power Plant under JNNSM, Phase – I. The ground breaking ceremony for this project was held on June 26, … Continue reading Godawari Green Energy commissions India
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Tata Power generates 49.83MUs of energy from its solar and 796MUs from its wind energy projects
Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power utility, as part of its sustainability initiative, is committed to generating 20-25 percent of its total generation capacity from clean energy sources. In line with its philosophy, Tata Power plans to add 30-50MW of solar power and 150-200MW of wind energy in India every year. Tata Power’s total investment … Continue reading Tata Power generates 49.83MUs of energy from its solar and 796MUs from its wind energy projects
Continue readingIWPA urges government to restore the Accelerated Depreciation scheme for wind energy
The Indian Wind Power Association (IWPA) has urged the Union Government to restore the ‘Accelerated Depreciation (AD)’ scheme for the wind industry. On behalf of the Indian Wind Power Association, a 17-year-old non-profit association with over 1300 wind energy generators as members, the chairman of IWPA K. Kasthurirangaian, has written to the government saying that … Continue reading IWPA urges government to restore the Accelerated Depreciation scheme for wind energy
Continue readingGujarat’s wind energy capacity grows highest in 4 years
In yet another leap in renewable energy sector, Gujarat has registered highest growth in wind power generation during past four years. Installed wind power generation capacities in the state has increased by 36 per cent during 2011-12 to 2,966 megawatt (Mw), making the state second only to Tamil Nadu in India’s wind energy sector. As … Continue reading Gujarat’s wind energy capacity grows highest in 4 years
Continue readingTata Power aims to add 150-200 MW wind energy capacity annually
Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power utility, on Tuesday said it generated 49.83 million units of solar power and 796 MUs of wind power from its various projects in India, until March 31, 2013. As part of its sustainability initiative, the company is committed to generating 20-25% of its total generation capacity from clean energy … Continue reading Tata Power aims to add 150-200 MW wind energy capacity annually
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Planned call for bids for four pilot Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants in India
India plans to auction four concentrated solar thermal power projects with a combined 120 megawatts of capacity, the Hindu Business Line reported. The government-run Solar Energy Corp. of India will call for bids in a year, the newspaper reported. The projects will be eligible for 10.2 billion rupees ($183 million) of government grants, it said. … Continue reading Planned call for bids for four pilot Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants in India
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Development of offshore wind energy in India
India ranks 5th in terms of installed capacity from wind energy projects globally which has reached to 18522 MW as on 31.01.2013. The preliminary assessment along the coastline suggests that there could be potential to develop offshore wind energy along Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra coasts. The Government has constituted an Offshore Wind Energy Steering … Continue reading Development of offshore wind energy in India
Continue readingGamesa agrees supply of 230 MW in India
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has reinforced its presence in India, having signed two agreements for the supply of a total of 230 MW: 130 MW to China Light & Power India (CLP India) and 100 MW to Greenko Wind Project. The agreement with Greenko, one of India’s leading wind power project … Continue reading Gamesa agrees supply of 230 MW in India
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India retains fifth position in global wind energy market
Despite poor pace of capacity addition in the states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra , India retained its position in top five world wind energy markets in 2012 . India remained third largest market for new turbines in 2012 with capacity addition of 2441 mw, revealed World Wind Energy Report 2012. World’s … Continue reading India retains fifth position in global wind energy market
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Wind World takes number 1 in India’s wind energy
Suzlon Energy ceded its position as India’s top wind turbine supplier in the year ended March 31 for the first time in at least a decade, according to figures from an industry group. Wind World (India) Ltd., formerly known as Enercon (India) Ltd., took the top spot after installing 454 megawatts of turbine capacity last … Continue reading Wind World takes number 1 in India’s wind energy
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