The important objectives of the policy are energy security, establishing 3,000 MW of solar power generation capacity and creating domestic production facilities for solar energy equipment. The Tamil Nadu Government has announced a solar energy policy for the State to encourage the development of the renewable energy. According to an official press release, Chief Minister … Continue reading Tamil Nadu Government releases solar energy policy
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Vestas to scale down India operations
Vestas, the world’s biggest wind turbine manufacturer, has decided to “scale down its sales efforts in the Indian wind power market,” an industry source said Wednesday. Vestas is in a difficult situation in India and in response to a query, Mikkel Friis-Thomsen, Communication Partner, Media & External Relations, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, said that the … Continue reading Vestas to scale down India operations
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Wind energy: In the April-September period, India added 851.35 MW
In the April-September period of 2012-13, India added 851.35 MW, against 1,402.66 MW in the same period a year ago. Fresh installations of wind energy capacity in India in the first six months of the current financial year have fallen by 40 per cent compared with capacity addition in the same period last year. The … Continue reading Wind energy: In the April-September period, India added 851.35 MW
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power in India
After experiencing the world’s largest blackout this past summer, India is urgently searching for ways to improve the stability of its electric grid. Hundreds of millions of people need affordable electricity in India, and businesses and other institutions are looking to the government to ensure reliable electricity in rapidly growing cities throughout the country. Released … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power in India
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Reliance Power raises $302m to fund 100 MW concentrated solar power project
Reliance Power has achieved financial closure for the largest concentrated solar power (CSP) project at Dhursar in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. The 100-MW plant is being built adjacent to India’s largest thin film PV Project, the 40-MW photovoltaic project, commissioned by the company in March. Rajasthan Sun Technique, a wholly owned Reliance Power subsidiary, is developing … Continue reading Reliance Power raises $302m to fund 100 MW concentrated solar power project
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First Solar Partners with Kiran Energy and Mahindra Solar One on 50 MW of PV Projects in Rajasthan
The two adjacent solar power projects, which together will be one of India’s largest PV installations upon completion, are part of the second batch of utility-scale solar projects concluded under India’s Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (NSM). The NSM aims to install 20,000 MW of new solar electricity generating capacity by 2022. First Solar, Inc. … Continue reading First Solar Partners with Kiran Energy and Mahindra Solar One on 50 MW of PV Projects in Rajasthan
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Suzlon wins repeat wind power order from Surat Municipal Corporation
Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth largest wind turbine supplier, announced its second consecutive order from Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) to set up, operate and maintain a 8.4 MW wind energy project in Gujarat. SMC holds the unique distinction of being India’s first civic body to set up a wind power project in the country and … Continue reading Suzlon wins repeat wind power order from Surat Municipal Corporation
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Mytrah to double wind energy capacity to 600 MW
Founded in October, 2010, the London Stock Exchange-listed company has an operational capacity of 316-MW in seven wind farm sites. It plans to take this to 600 MW by investing Rs 2,000 crore in the next couple of years. The company expects to achieve a 16 per cent return on equity over a period of … Continue reading Mytrah to double wind energy capacity to 600 MW
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Vestas says former CFO did India deals without approval
The reason for this unusual step is that the management of Vestas has become aware of two agreements in India concluded by Henrik Nørremark on behalf of Vestas in the autumn of 2011, which neither the Board nor the CEO knew about. Henrik Nørremark seems to have entered into these agreements in violation of the … Continue reading Vestas says former CFO did India deals without approval
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Gamesa gets 30 MW wind power order from Indo Rama Renewables
For Gamesa this contract comes weeks after the announcement of the single largest 75 MW order with another IPP, ReNew Power, in Maharashtra. India contributed 14 per cent of Gamesa’s total sales in the first half of 2012. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy -through its subsidiary in India-, has signed a new … Continue reading Gamesa gets 30 MW wind power order from Indo Rama Renewables
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Eon Electric to set up Lithium Ion Batteries Manufacturing Plant in India
Lithium Ion Batteries in larger sizes will meet the needs of batteries running two wheelers, cars and even buses. A number of countries are running bicycles, two wheelers, cars and even buses on Lithium Ion Batteries. Even if the use is comparatively limited for the present, it is estimated to expand substantially with the aim … Continue reading Eon Electric to set up Lithium Ion Batteries Manufacturing Plant in India
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NSL to set up 75 MW wind farm in Maharashtra
International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group, which had also earlier invested in NSL firm, recently approved the investment to part fund the wind energy project estimated to cost about Rs 500 crore. NSL Renewable Power Private Ltd, a subsidiary of NSL Group, is setting up a 75 MW wind farm in Maharashtra in two phases. … Continue reading NSL to set up 75 MW wind farm in Maharashtra
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Agartala to be India’s first solar city
The minister said 700 hamlets and 50 villages in remote areas in the northeastern state have already been provided solar energy, benefiting more than 35,000 families, mostly tribals. To reduce dependency on conventional energy, the Tripura government Wednesday announced ambitious plans to make Agartala a ‘solar city’, replacing at least 10 percent of usual power … Continue reading Agartala to be India’s first solar city
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Solar power for urban poor in Kolkata
The project would cost Rs 3.15 lakh of which the West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency would bear 30 per cent subsidy and the remaining would be funded by Tech Mahindra. Some 100-odd poor families living in an area of north Kolkata would possibly be the first in West Bengal to get solar home lighting … Continue reading Solar power for urban poor in Kolkata
Continue readingIndia plans to double solar power capacity
India is aiming for 20,000 megawatts of solar power by 2022 and most of the country’s existing capacity of 1,040 megawatts was built in the past year. Of the 3,000 megawatts of solar energy plants proposed to be built starting in 2013, contracts for “1,000 megawatts or a little less” may be tendered in the … Continue reading India plans to double solar power capacity
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India: Mission for electric cars soon
India reveals plans for electric cars. It is developing quickly as a key automotive market, so it’s no surprise that India is also looking to lead the way with electric vehicles. Addressing the 2nd International Green Manufacturing Summit here today, organized jointly by the Confederation of Indian Industry, OECD and BIAC, the Minister said the … Continue reading India: Mission for electric cars soon
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Mahindra Reva to roll out a handful of electric vehicles in India
Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Private Limited (MREVPL), India’s sole Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is aiming to capitalise on the increasing demand for battery operated vehicles by building a strong line-up of EV cars. The move of the auto maker can be also judged as an attempt to cash on the ever rising fuel prices, since … Continue reading Mahindra Reva to roll out a handful of electric vehicles in India
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India maps road for electric vehicles
Many countries such as Japan, France and the US have set targets to bring electric vehicles on their roads. In a move to reduce dependence on fossil fuels for vehicles, India plans to push the supply of electric vehicles over the next eight years. The report, which will be discussed at a meeting on National … Continue reading India maps road for electric vehicles
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1000 MW capacity solar power plants have been installed in India
A total of around 1,000 MW capacity solar power plants have been installed in India in the last two years. If this trend continues, the country will achieve the target of 20,000 MW by 2022, Farooq Abdullah, Minister for New and Renewable Energy, said at a ‘National Workshop on Solar Water Heaters’ under UNDP-GEF supported … Continue reading 1000 MW capacity solar power plants have been installed in India
Continue readingGamesa to supply 75 MW to ReNew Wind Power in India
India contributes 14% of Gamesa’s total sales in the first half of 2012. The contract -the first signed with this independent power producer- includes the commission of 50 MW of G97-2.0 MW and 24.65 MW of G58-850 kW machines. Largest order for the G97-2.0 MW platform in Maharashtra. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind … Continue reading Gamesa to supply 75 MW to ReNew Wind Power in India
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