Greenko Group Plc (GKO), an Indian green-power developer backed by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, completed a 15 MW wind farm in southern Karnataka state. The 13 million-euro ($18 million) project in Mangalore will sell its output directly to a commercial customer in Bangalore under a 10-year contract, the Hyderabad-based developer said in a statement. It … Continue reading Greenko completes 15 MW wind farm in Mangalore
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Tata Power concludes acquisition of 39.2MW wind farm in Gujarat
Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL), a 100 percent subsidiary of Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, has completed acquisition of 100 percent shareholding in AES Saurashtra Windfarms (ASW), the erstwhile 100 percent subsidiary of AES Corporation. ASW owns and operates a 39.2MW wind farm near Dwarka in Jamnagar district of Gujarat. The … Continue reading Tata Power concludes acquisition of 39.2MW wind farm in Gujarat
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India’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) capacity to be allocated to a company was limited to 100 MW
The total Concentrated Solar Power capacity to be allocated to a company including its Parent, Affiliate or Ultimate Parent-or any Group company was limited to 100 MW. The total capacity of concentrated solar power projects allocated under batch-I of phase-I of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) is 470 MW. The guidelines for allocation of … Continue reading India’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) capacity to be allocated to a company was limited to 100 MW
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Suzlon chief: Restore accelerated depreciation scheme for wind energy sector
Wind power generation in India in 2013 dropped to 1,500 MW due to removal of incentives given by the govt, says company’s Chairman and MD, Tulsi Tanti. Pitching for restoration of accelerated depreciation scheme in the wind energy sector, turbine maker Suzlon said it will prove beneficial for the ailing renewable power industry. Accelerated depreciation … Continue reading Suzlon chief: Restore accelerated depreciation scheme for wind energy sector
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Ener-t International Awarded Contract for the Establishment of National Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) R&D Center in India
Ener-t International is an experienced and qualified technology provider and Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) of solar thermal power plants. Ener-t International, a leading provider of Concentrated Thermal Solar (CSP) power plants, announced today that it has been selected by a consortium comprised of Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IITJ); Indian Oil Corporation Limited … Continue reading Ener-t International Awarded Contract for the Establishment of National Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) R&D Center in India
Continue readingNALCO Commissions Second Wind Power Project in Rajasthan (India)
State-run National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has set up its second wind farm at Ludarva in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, with a capacity of 47.6 MW. The Rs 283 crore wind power project was executed through M/s Gamesa Wind Turbines Private Limited, which involved erection of 56 wind turbines, each of 850 KW rating, an … Continue reading NALCO Commissions Second Wind Power Project in Rajasthan (India)
Continue readingIndia’s MNRE starts process for a National Wind Energy Mission
In a major initiative in the new year, the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) held a national consultation on the concept note for setting up a National Wind Energy Mission. This will be the second mission on renewable energy after the launch of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in January 2010.
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India installs more than 1 GW of grid-tied solar PV, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in 2013
India's MNRE has published data which shows that the nation installed 1.004 GW of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) capacity in 2013. India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has published data which shows that the nation installed 1.004 GW of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) … Continue reading India installs more than 1 GW of grid-tied solar PV, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in 2013
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Indian solar energy ambitions take shape as costs tumble
Electricity-hungry India is flipping the switch on huge new solar energy projects to fuel its growing economy, using cheap — mainly Chinese — foreign technology to reduce once sky-high generation costs to competitive levels. Since 2010, India has hiked installed solar power capacity from a meagre 17.8 megawatts to more than 2,000MW, official figures show, … Continue reading Indian solar energy ambitions take shape as costs tumble
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India Plans Offshore Wind Energy Agency
India plans an agency to oversee the development of offshore wind power as the country’s best sites on land fill up, prompting it to promote wind farm projects. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will seek cabinet approval soon to set up the agency, the government said today in a statement, citing Renewable Energy … Continue reading India Plans Offshore Wind Energy Agency
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Wind energy in India: NHPC to set up 82 MW wind farm in Kerala
As part of its diversification programme, the National Hydropower Corporation Ltd (NHPC) Monday inked a deal with the Kerala government to set up an 82 MW wind farm in the state’s Palakkad district. “We have identified 500 acres of land in Palakkad district for which the survey also has been completed. They (NHPC) have said … Continue reading Wind energy in India: NHPC to set up 82 MW wind farm in Kerala
Continue readingIndia delays national solar energy auction bid deadline again
India delayed the deadline for companies to submit bids in its next national solar auction for a second time after developers raised concerns about the ability of cash-strapped state utilities to pay for power. The deadline has been pushed back by almost a month to 20 January, state-run Solar Energy Corp. of India, which will … Continue reading India delays national solar energy auction bid deadline again
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Vestas signs 51.8 MW wind power orders for V100-2.0 MW wind turbines in India with Powerica Ltd.
Vestas has secured two orders in India from Powerica Ltd., totalling 51.8 MW. Both orders include delivery, installation, and commissioning of 25 V100-2.0 MW and one V100-1.8 MW turbines. The Jangi and Charbara projects are located in Gujarat. Commissioning is expected in July 2014 for 21.8 MW and in March 2015 for 30 MW.
Continue readingIndia’s wind energy: Mytrah Energy adds 150 MW wind power capacity in 3 State
Mytrah Energy Ltd has added wind power generation capacity of about 150 MW in three southern States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This has increased its installed wind power generation capacity from 309.9 MW to 459.9 MW. The wind power generation company based in Hyderabad and listed on the Alternative Investment Market of … Continue reading India’s wind energy: Mytrah Energy adds 150 MW wind power capacity in 3 State
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Gamesa Wind Turbines opens centre in Chennai
Wind energy company Gamesa Wind Turbines on Friday inaugurated its new ‘integrated service and monitoring centre’ at Red Hills in Chennai. The facility is equipped to handle all the functions of its service portfolios — operations management, technical back-up office, spares and logistics management, control and training centre and repair circuit outlet — under … Continue reading Gamesa Wind Turbines opens centre in Chennai
Continue readingWind energy: Gamesa to supply 50 MW wind turbines in India
Gamesa, a technological leader in the worldwide wind industry, has secured a new contract in India to supply 50 MW to Green Infra, one of the main IPP companies in the renewable energy market. The contract calls for the wind farm development, as well as the supply, installation and commissioning of 25 G97-2.0 MW wind … Continue reading Wind energy: Gamesa to supply 50 MW wind turbines in India
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Reliance Power to start Concentrated Solar Thermal Power (CSP) Project In Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)
Reliance Power has started pre-commissioning activities for its Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) project in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. The project is the world’s largest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project based on CLFR technology. The 100 MW CSP plant is being built at a cost of Rs. 2,100 Crores, adjacent to the 40 MW solar photovoltaic projects … Continue reading Reliance Power to start Concentrated Solar Thermal Power (CSP) Project In Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)
Continue readingTransforming India’s Future With Solar Energy: Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Photovoltaic (PV)
Over the past three years, India has taken a significant step forward in implementing its green growth agenda by commissioning 2,000 MW of solar power at the world’s lowest tariff. Solar power can reduce India’s dependence on imports of diesel and coal for power generation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to energy security. If … Continue reading Transforming India’s Future With Solar Energy: Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Photovoltaic (PV)
Continue readingIndia can lead in harnessing solar power and wind energy
Dr Ignacio Campino says India can lead the way in harnessing non-conventional energy sources, stressing “new solutions” to resolve environmental issues. The director of Hamburg-based Desertec Foundation, Campino spoke to Srinand Jha on the sidelines of the HT Leadership Summit. Excerpts: Your focus has been on using desert areas as an energy resource. Quite true. … Continue reading India can lead in harnessing solar power and wind energy
Continue readingRising Off-grid PV Applications Propelling Solar Power in India
Rising Off-grid PV Applications Propelling Solar Power in India. write essay for you Driven by country’s rapidly rising primary energy and electricity needs, overdependence on coal for electricity generation, and costly oil and gas imports; India is poised to become a potentially global leader in PV technology. Above all, India’s endowment with plentiful irradiation makes … Continue reading Rising Off-grid PV Applications Propelling Solar Power in India
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