Wind energy, which has picked up in the last few days, is expected to go up steeply in the coming days, thanks to the formation of a cyclonic storm over the Bay. Since Wednesday, the average generation of wind power is on the rise. On Thursday, at about 9 p.m., it was as … Continue reading Wind energy generation rising in Tamil Nadu
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Rajasthan national leader in solar energy
Rajasthan is set to play a major role in solar and renewable energy, according to its Governor Margaret Alva. “Energy is the key to progress. At the same time, it is a big challenge too. Rajasthan is a national leader in solar energy and under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, a majority of the … Continue reading Rajasthan national leader in solar energy
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Extended deadline for India’s Concentrated Solar Power projects until March 2014
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India: incentive crucial for wind energy growth
The wind energy sector is hoping the Central Government announces the details of the generation-based incentive soon to encourage investments. The Government has committed to reintroduce the incentive for wind energy generators in the Central budget. But the details of the policy and the effective date are yet to be announced. The incentive is crucial … Continue reading India: incentive crucial for wind energy growth
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Tata Power, India
Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power utility and a leading wind power generator with an operating capacity of 397MW, today announced the commissioning of 21MW wind project in Rajasthan. The company has signed an agreement of installing 30MW in the state of Rajasthan. With this, the total power generation capacity of Tata Power stands at … Continue reading Tata Power, India
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Wind energy addition in India falls to 1,700 MW
Wind turbine manufacturers Enercon and Suzlon have fared better than others in the tepid market of 2012-13, when the total capacity installed during the year fell to 1,700 MW. It was 3,164 MW the previous year. Enercon led the market in 2012-13 with installations of 453.60 MW, followed by Suzlon at 414.75 MW. The previous … Continue reading Wind energy addition in India falls to 1,700 MW
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India’s wind energy capacity is poised to grow from 18,000 megawatts (MW) to 27,000 MW in the next two years
With a generation-based incentive of 50 paise per unit being introduced in the Union Budget, India’s wind energy capacity is poised to grow from 18,000 megawatts (MW) to 27,000 MW in the next two years, according to wind turbine makers and wind power producers. The withdrawal of accelerated depreciation for wind energy projects last year … Continue reading India’s wind energy capacity is poised to grow from 18,000 megawatts (MW) to 27,000 MW in the next two years
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KSK Energy Ventures and MiaSole announce commissioning of 11.6MW solar power project in Rajasthan, India
KSK Energy Ventures, a leading India power development and generation company, and MiaSole, the leading manufacturer of copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin-film photovoltaic solar panels and system solutions, today announced that the commissioning of an 11.6MW solar photovoltaic project occurred on February 26, 2013. The project is under India’s Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission … Continue reading KSK Energy Ventures and MiaSole announce commissioning of 11.6MW solar power project in Rajasthan, India
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Techno Electric plans big wind energy expansion
Network18online reported that Techno Electric & Engineering may not have added any wind energy capacity in the current financial year it has big plans to expand in 2013 to 14 according to a top company official. The Kolkata based company so far has wind power generation capacity of 207 mega watt of which 162 mw … Continue reading Techno Electric plans big wind energy expansion
Continue readingModel Expands Solar Energy Access in Rural India
More than 60,000 households in rural India will have better access to electricity by 2015 as Simpa Networks, a company supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), scales up the sales of its off-grid, pay-as-you-go solar energy solutions. ADB has signed a $2 million equity investment in Simpa Networks, a company that offers a simple, … Continue reading Model Expands Solar Energy Access in Rural India
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Gamesa: We
Gamesa’s Ramesh Kymal talks about his company’s plans and what the industry is doing to overcome challenges. Ramesh Kymal , chairman and managing director of Gamesa Wind Turbine Pvt. Ltd, is optimistic about the future of wind power generation in India despite the drop in capacity addition this financial year. Gamesa Wind Turbine is the … Continue reading Gamesa: We
Continue readingIndia’s Welspun commissions Asia’s largest solar power plant
Welspun Energy today said it has commissioned Asia’s largest solar power project in Rajasthan ahead of schedule. India’s biggest developer of solar projects commissioned 50-megawatt solar power plant at Jodhpur district. Welspun, which had earlier this year started a 15 MW unit at the site, has now commissioned two more units of 15 MW and … Continue reading India’s Welspun commissions Asia’s largest solar power plant
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Mytrah Energy to acquire 59.75MW wind energy assets
Mytrah Energy said it has agreed conditional terms to acquire 59.75MW of existing operational wind power assets in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. These assets, which have an average age of under 12 months, comprise wind turbines from Gamesa, ReGen and Enercon. The proposed acquisition has enabled Mytrah Energy to better optimize … Continue reading Mytrah Energy to acquire 59.75MW wind energy assets
Continue readingIndia: Dhule solar power plant to be operational from March 20
The Dhule solar power plant which is expected to generate 150 MW power is likely to be made operational from March 20 this year. The first phase would add 50 MW power to the state grid, said government officials. The solar panels spread over 350 hectares of barren land will have ‘thin film’ and ‘crystalline’ … Continue reading India: Dhule solar power plant to be operational from March 20
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Govt incentive will fuel wind energy sector: Gamesa India head
Indian operations of Spanish wind turbine maker Gamesa hopes to 900 MW capacity in wind power this year. Renewal of generation based incentive to wind farm developers will lead to additional capacity of 6,000MW by financial year 2015, Ramesh Kymal, chairman of Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association said here today. Kymal heads the Indian operations of … Continue reading Govt incentive will fuel wind energy sector: Gamesa India head
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Karnataka opens solicitation for 130 MW of Concentrating Solar Power and PV
The Indian state of Karnataka has released a request for proposals (RFP) for 130 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) projects. The solicitation will use a reverse bidding process, against a benchmark tariff of INR 14.5 (USD 0.266) per kWh for PV and INR 11.3 (USD 0.207) for CSP. Bids must … Continue reading Karnataka opens solicitation for 130 MW of Concentrating Solar Power and PV
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149 Private Sector Solar Power Projects selected under JNNSM phase-I
Government has allotted solar power projects through open competitive bidding in which private sector has got several projects. So far, 149 nos. of private sector solar power projects with an aggregate 1110 MW capacity (139 nos./610 MW based on
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India: Offshore Wind Energy Steering Committee Constituted
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 Committee under the chairmanship of Secretary, M/o New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) associating the stakeholder Ministries to steer the offshore wind energy … Continue reading India: Offshore Wind Energy Steering Committee Constituted
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India has set a target of 15000 MW of wind energy
The government has set a target of 15000 MW of wind power to be installed during 12th Plan period, in addition to the 18551 MW that already exists. The Government has set a target of 15000 MW of wind power to be installed during 12th Plan period. The capital expenditure for setting up one MW … Continue reading India has set a target of 15000 MW of wind energy
Continue readingWind Energy Market in India 2013
Wind power generation has long been acknowledged as the fastest growing renewable energy sector in the country. Historically, the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat have been the leaders in terms of total wind installations due to logistical and geographical advantage. The report begins with an introduction into the energy scenario in India. … Continue reading Wind Energy Market in India 2013
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