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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National Workshop on Solar Water Heaters in India
As per 2011 census, 36% of our population is still not able to access electricity at their homes in rural areas. In urban areas also, the demand is much more than the supply. Oil is being imported to the extent of 80%. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy organized a half-day “National Workshop … Continue reading National Workshop on Solar Water Heaters in India
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Mahindra Reva Opens New Plant
Mahindra Reva ElectricVehicles Pvt. Ltd. Wednesday opened a southern-India factory the company hopes can expand its sales of Reva brand electric vehicles. Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. Wednesday opened a southern-India factory the company hopes can expand its sales of Reva brand electric cars. The new factory in the technology hub of Bangalore can … Continue reading Mahindra Reva Opens New Plant
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India wind power market emerges key driver for Gamesa
India was the second country after China in terms of major revenue contribution to Spanish wind turbine maker in 2011. Gamesa has now revised its global wind turbine sales guidance downwards to about 2,000 MW for 2012 from the earlier 2,800-3,000 MW levels in view of the sluggish demand in India and China during the … Continue reading India wind power market emerges key driver for Gamesa
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Generation of Solar Power in India under JNNSM
EVWIND The Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdulla, informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply that under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) India is to create a capacity for generation of 1100 MW of grid connected solar power by 2013 and 20,000 MW by 2022. The overall investment may … Continue reading Generation of Solar Power in India under JNNSM
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Uttar Pradesh introduces draft solar energy policy
The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has published a draft solar policy with a goal to install 1 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) plants by 2017. An initial goal of 150 MW by 2014 has also been set. The draft document does not specify a breakdown by technology between PV … Continue reading Uttar Pradesh introduces draft solar energy policy
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Concentrating solar thermal power contract in India
Rockwell Automation Wins Indian Concentrated Solar Thermal Contract. Rockwell Automation has been awarded a $1.9 million contract for a concentrating solar power plant in India. The contract is from Lauren-Jyoti, a construction joint venture that is building a 50-megawatt concentrated solar thermal plant in Rajasthan, in western India, for Godawari Green Energy. Lauren-Jyoti is a … Continue reading Concentrating solar thermal power contract in India
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Wind energy to get incentives in India
The wind power sector is all set to get back the ‘generation-based incentive’ (GBI) benefits, Chairman, Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers’ Association and Chairman and Managing Director, Gamesa India Pvt Ltd, Ramesh Kymal, said quoting ministry sources. Under the ‘GBI scheme’, wind power generators were given an incentive of 50 paisa per unit, subject to a … Continue reading Wind energy to get incentives in India
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Lack of encouragement hits wind energy in Andhra Pradesh, India
Though the state has the potential to generate 14,497 MW of wind power at 80 metre height, it is able to utilise the capacity to generate just 245 MW. This is due to lack of initiative from the state government and the decision of the Centre for Wind Energy Technology to withdraw concessions to industrialists … Continue reading Lack of encouragement hits wind energy in Andhra Pradesh, India
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Madhya Pradesh to get 25 MW solar power
A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was signed between Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company and MK Solar Energy (MP) Private Limited at Jabalpur the other day. Due to it, Madhya Pradesh will get 25 MW solar power. The PPA was signed in the presence of the Company’s Managing Director Manu Shrivastava by company’s Executive Director (Investment … Continue reading Madhya Pradesh to get 25 MW solar power
Continue readingRockwell Automation awarded concentrated solar power contract in India
Rockwell Automation Wins Indian Solar Thermal Contract. Rockwell Automation has been awarded a $1.9 million contract for a concentrating solar power plant in India. The contract is from Lauren-Jyoti, a construction joint venture that is building a 50-megawatt concentrated solar thermal plant in Rajasthan, in western India, for Godawari Green Energy. Lauren-Jyoti is a joint … Continue reading Rockwell Automation awarded concentrated solar power contract in India
Continue readingPhotovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power is the solution for India’s grid problems
Bridge to India notes that while the dispatchability of solar energy is still an issue, this can be addressed through Concentrating Solar Power with solar thermal storage. In the wake of crippling power outages in India, Bridge to India (New Delhi, India) has released an analysis stating that solar power can play a “key … Continue reading Photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power is the solution for India’s grid problems
Continue readingLauren-Jyoti Awards $1.9M Process Order to Rockwell Automation for New Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Plant in India
Lauren-Jyoti received the contract to construct a 50-megawatt concentrated solar power plant for Godawari Green Energy in Rajasthan, India. Lauren-Jyoti, a joint venture between Lauren Engineers & Constructors, a U.S. engineering, procurement and construction company, and Jyoti Power Structures, an Indian counterpart, has awarded a $1.9M order to Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) and its Global Solutions team. Rockwell Automation … Continue reading Lauren-Jyoti Awards $1.9M Process Order to Rockwell Automation for New Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Plant in India
Continue readingIndia hits solar power milestone in midst of worst blackout this
The solar energy will be a mix of solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power. India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy released data showing that as of June’s end, the country had installed 1,030.66 megawatts or over 1 gigawatt of solar photovoltaic power. Ironically, this announcement was followed by one of the worst blackouts in more … Continue reading India hits solar power milestone in midst of worst blackout this
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Wind power comes to rescue in Jodhpur district
Wind power came to the rescue of the Jodhpur DISCOM districts during the tripping of the Northern and Eastern power grid even though others had to wait until the power units at Kota, NTPC and Hydel power plants at Rana Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar resumed supply. “The wind power supply limited the power … Continue reading Wind power comes to rescue in Jodhpur district
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Photovoltaic solar power installations in India cross 1 GW milestone
Solar photovoltaic installations in India have crossed the 1,000 MW or 1 gigawatt (GW) mark, data made available by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, show. As at the end of June, India had grid interactive solar PV installed capacity of 1,030.66 MW. Most of the capacities have come in Gujarat. In addition, India … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar power installations in India cross 1 GW milestone
Continue readingIndia’s largest concentrating solar thermal plant to perform dual function
The country’s largest ever industrial concentrated solar power plant that became operational in district Ludhiana is set to perform twin functions of generating concentrating solar power besides offering permanent solution of disposing off large quantity of industrial effluent water by evaporating it. Disclosing this here today, Mr. Bikram Singh Majithia, Non Conventional Energy Minister, Punjab said that Punjab today got proud distinction … Continue reading India’s largest concentrating solar thermal plant to perform dual function
Continue readingBHEL commissions Karnataka’s largest solar power plant
The SPV Plant has been built using Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic (C-SI PV) technology, which is well proven and has the longest operational experience across the world. The Electronics Division of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has commissioned the 5-MW eco-friendly grid connected solar power plant at Shivanasamudram near Mandya in Karnataka. This is the largest solar … Continue reading BHEL commissions Karnataka’s largest solar power plant
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DLF gets shareholders’ nod to sell wind power unit
DLF said shareholders have approved the proposal to sell its wind energy unit. Shareholders have approved the proposal to sell DLF’s entire wind power unit through a postal ballot, the company said in a BSE filing. Of the 144.59 crore votes polled, 99.98 percent were in favour of the resolution, it said. On June 18, … Continue reading DLF gets shareholders’ nod to sell wind power unit
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EKI Energy Services Launches 1000 MW Wind Power Project
EKI Energy Services Limited Launches 1000 MW Wind Power Project Under First of a Kind POA Umbrella in the World With UNFCCC Under Clean Development Mechanism EKI Energy Services Limited launches strategic 1000 MW Wind Power Project across Indian states as first CDM Project Activity (CPA) under POA umbrella titled “International Programme of Activities to reduce Global Warming … Continue reading EKI Energy Services Launches 1000 MW Wind Power Project
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