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Hero, Zelestra, Juniper, ReNew, Avaada Win SJVN’s 1.2 GW FDRE II Auction

Hero Solar Energy, Ganeko Solar (Zelestra), Juniper Green Energy, ReNew, and Avaada won SJVN’s auction to supply 1,200 MW firm and dispatchable power from inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected renewable energy projects ...

October 9, 2024

Mercom Research Focus

Robust Solar Project Pipeline Drives India’s Module Manufacturing Capacity

India added 11.3 GW of solar modules and 2 GW of cell manufacturing capacity in the first half (1H) of 2024, according to Mercom India’s recently released research report, State of Solar PV Manufacturing in India 1H 2024. Th...

October 8, 2024

Mercom Research Focus

Hybrid Power Projects Add to Gujarat’s Solar Open Access Growth

Gujarat added the sixth-highest solar open access capacity in Q2 2024, according to Mercom’s Q2 2024 India Solar Open Access Market Report. In Q2 of 2024, about 1.8 GW of solar open access capacity was added in the country, ...

October 3, 2024

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Designing Resilient Solar Trackers for Highly Corrosive Geographies

Solar tracker technology has advanced considerably in the past decade. Trackers play an important role in helping the world transition to cleaner energy sources. They optimize the performance of solar power projects. Trackers are ...

October 3, 2024

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Suzlon Secures 400 MW Wind Turbine Order from Jindal Renewables

Renewable energy solutions provider Suzlon Group has secured an order to supply wind turbine generators (WTG) for a 400 MW wind energy project from JSP Green Wind, part of Jindal Renewables. Suzlon will supply 127 WTGs with Hybrid Lattice Tubular...

October 10, 2024

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Telangana Commission Sets ₹1.09/kWh Additional Surcharge for Open Access

The Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has allowed an additional surcharge of ₹1.09 (~$0.012)/kWh for open access consumers for the second half (2H) of the financial year (FY) 2024-25. The additional surcharge will be levied...

October 10, 2024

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CERC Approves Adoption of Tariffs for 1,175 MW Wind Projects

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the adoption of the tariff for 1,175 MW wind projects (Tranche-XVI) connected to the Inter-State Transmission System, selected through a competitive bidding process as per the...

October 10, 2024

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SJVN Green Floats Tender for 200 MW Solar Projects in Gujarat

SJVN Green Energy (SGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN, has invited bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of solar photovoltaic power projects up to a capacity of 200 MW anywhere in Gujarat under GUVNL Phase XXII. The...

October 10, 2024

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Daily News Wrap-Up: SJVN’s 1.2 GW FDRE Auction Winners Revealed

Hero Solar Energy, Ganeko Solar (Zelestra), Juniper Green Energy, ReNew, and Avaada won SJVN’s auction to supply 1,200 MW firm and dispatchable power from inter-state transmission system-connected renewable energy projects with energy storage...

October 10, 2024

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US Slaps Anti-dumping Duties on Indian Aluminum Extrusions Used in Solar Racking

The U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed anti-dumping duties at rates ranging from 2.02% to 376.85% and countervailing duties at rates ranging from 1.44% to 168.81% on aluminum extrusions imported from 14 countries, including India. The aluminum...

October 9, 2024

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EV Battery Leasing Company Urja Mobility Raises ₹1 Billion

Urja Mobility, an electric vehicle (EV) leasing company, has raised ₹1 billion (~$11.9 million) in its Pre-Series A funding round, comprising debt and equity financing. Mufin Green Finance  and Hindon Mercantile led the funding round. The company...

October 9, 2024

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MNRE Introduces 1% of CFA as Service Charge Under PM Surya Ghar

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has said 1% of the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) component will be imposed as a service charge on rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to provide financial...

October 9, 2024

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Torrent to Supply 8.5 MW Solar Power to Lakshmi Mills

Torrent Power will supply 8.5 MW of solar power to the production units of The Lakshmi Mills (TLMCL), a yarn and fabric company based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, through open access. Torrent Power, Torrent Urja 17, and The Lakshmi Mills Company have...

October 9, 2024

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