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
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Wind 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
Continue readingIndia sets Target of 15,000 MW of wind Energy during 12th plan period
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 wind power project is approximately Rs.6 crores. A total capacity of 18551 MW from wind energy has already been established in the country. This is around 9% of … Continue reading India sets Target of 15,000 MW of wind Energy during 12th plan period
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Tamil Nadu eyes 5,000 MW more wind energy
With the revival of the generation based incentive scheme, Tamil Nadu hopes to retain the status of a leading generator of wind power producer by adding 5,000 mega watt hopes to retain the status of a leading generator of wind power producer by adding 5,000 mega watt in the next five years. Constraints in providing power evacuation … Continue reading Tamil Nadu eyes 5,000 MW more wind energy
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Kerala releases draft solar energy policy for 2013
The state government of Kerala, India has released its draft solar policy for 2013, calling for 500 MW of new solar by 2017 and 1.5 GW by 2030. “Kerala Solar Energy Policy 2013” covers both solar electric and solar thermal technologies, calling for mandatory use of solar water heating in many buildings. The policy will … Continue reading Kerala releases draft solar energy policy for 2013
Continue readingWind energy in Tamil Nadu
The wind energy capacity addition target for 2012–13 was set at 2,500 MW, but only 1,200 MW of capacity has been added in the first 10 months. New wind power plants of 1,084 MW capacity were commissioned last year, which was one third of what the country achieved during 2011-2012. Tamil Nadu tops the list … Continue reading Wind energy in Tamil Nadu
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India: Solar photovoltaic rooftops to generate solar energy in 120 police stations
The Punjab government has initiated a programme to install rooftop photovoltaic solar systems in 120 police stations across the state for power generation. Bikram Singh Majithia, non-conventional energy minister, said on Friday that Punjab Energy Development Authority (PEDA) would soon embark on the programme for installation in order to increase usage and popularise solar photovoltaic … Continue reading India: Solar photovoltaic rooftops to generate solar energy in 120 police stations
Continue readingIndia: Wind energy sector heaves a sigh of relief
Upon the announcement of bringing back the ‘generation-based incentive’ scheme, for which the Budget has allocated Rs 800 crore, the wind power sector heaves a sigh of relief. The GBI, removed from April 1, 2012, has been the demand of the industry. The incentive is basically a grant from the government per kilowatt-hour of electricity … Continue reading India: Wind energy sector heaves a sigh of relief
Continue readingWind energy projects of 1,300 MW capacity to be set up in Madhya Pradesh
Wind energy projects of 1,300 MW capacity will be set up in the state by December 2014, according to a press release here on Tuesday. One hundred MW power will be generated by biomass projects as well, according to State department New and Renewable Energy. It said that apart from solar cookers, the Energy … Continue reading Wind energy projects of 1,300 MW capacity to be set up in Madhya Pradesh
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Suzlon bags 103 MW wind energy order from ONGC
Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Group has received an order for a 102.9 MW wind power project from ONGC. The wind farm comprises 49 units of Suzlon’s S88 2.1 MW wind turbines and will be commissioned in 2013-14, the company said in a statement. The wind power project will be commissioned in Rajasthan. ONGC currently has … Continue reading Suzlon bags 103 MW wind energy order from ONGC
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India: Solar power plants of 1172 MW added in last 3 yrs
In terms of renewable power generation capacity added during the last 3 years, Tamil Nadu leads the pack of states with a total of 3113.65 MW. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has allotted 185 grid-connected solar power plants of 1172 MW aggregate capacity under different schemes during the last three years. Of these, … Continue reading India: Solar power plants of 1172 MW added in last 3 yrs
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IIT-M to play major role in solar thermal project
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) will not only coordinate part of the much-awaited national programme, Solar Thermal Project, but will also integrate the efforts of all the other IITs involved in the project. The three-year Rs. 15 crore project, funded by the Department of Science and Technology, aims to use solar energy to … Continue reading IIT-M to play major role in solar thermal project
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First offshore wind energy project in Gujarat
The country’s first offshore wind energy project in Gujarat, increasing power generation capacity by over 3,600 mega watts (MW) and creating a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to develop the Mandal-Becharaji Special Investment Region (SIR), are among the provisions made for infrastructure and energy sectors in the state budget. Finance Minister Nitin Patel presented the budget … Continue reading First offshore wind energy project in Gujarat
Continue readingBritish PM tells India that wind energy is a green growth industry
Wind turbines and other green technologies should be promoted as one way of dealing with climate change, British Prime Minister David Cameron said this week during a trip to India to encourage increased business ties with the UK. “All over the world governments are not doing enough,” Cameron was quoted in the Guardian as saying. … Continue reading British PM tells India that wind energy is a green growth industry
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Alpha Infra bids for 80 MW solar power in Andhra Pradesh
Alpha InfraProp Private Ltd has bid for creating 80 MW of solar power, Lanco Solar Energy for about 60 MW in the latest round of tenders called for by the Andhra Pradesh Government. A record 294 bids were submitted by 184 bidders with the total capacity installation of 1,350 MW. The State Government had, in … Continue reading Alpha Infra bids for 80 MW solar power in Andhra Pradesh
Continue readingTata Power registers its 50.4MW wind energy project at Samana, Gujarat, under the Clean Development Mechanism
Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power utility, today announced the successful registration of its 50.4MW wind power project at Samana, Gujarat, under the CDM programme of UNFCCC. The 50.4MW wind plant at Samana was commissioned in May 2009 and uses 63 wind turbine generators of 800KW capacity each to harness wind energy for power generation. … Continue reading Tata Power registers its 50.4MW wind energy project at Samana, Gujarat, under the Clean Development Mechanism
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French firm to float waterborne
The innovative floating solar platform Hydrelio© allows standard PV panels to be installed on large bodies of water such as drinking water reservoirs, quarry lakes, irrigation canals or remediation and tailing ponds. French firm Ciel et Terre’s solar power systems need not be erected on the ground. It’s waterborne systems are, in fact, good news for … Continue reading French firm to float waterborne
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LM Wind Power calls on the Indian government to continue the Generation Based Incentive
Leading components supplier to the wind industry, LM Wind Power, today requested the Indian Government, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, to re-instate the Generation Based Incentive (GBI) and Accelerated Depreciation Benefits (AD) for the wind energy sector. These measures encourage long-term investment in the wind energy industry which has become one of the key … Continue reading LM Wind Power calls on the Indian government to continue the Generation Based Incentive
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