Powering Sustainability: India Gears Up for National Energy Conservation Day 2024
National Energy Conservation Day is observed every year, on December 14, to raise awareness about energy conservation and to encourage a culture of sustainability among both individuals and companies.
Energy efficiency | 13/12/2024 | By Abha Rustagi
India’s Installed RE Capacity Surges to 213.70 GW, Solar Grows by 30.2 Percent to 94.17 GW
India's non-fossil fuel installed capacity reached 213.70 GW in November 2024, a 14.2 percent increase from 187.05 GW last year, with total capacity including pipeline projects surging 28.5 percent to 472.90 GW. Solar power leads with installed capacity growing 30.2 percent from 72.31 GW in 2023 to 94.17 GW in 2024, according to MNRE data.
Business | 12/12/2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey
NHPC Announces Winners of 1,200 MW Tranche VI FDRE Auction
Juniper, Avaada, Jevargi, and ACME secure 1,200 MW firm renewable energy projects with storage under NHPC’s Tranche VI FDRE auction. Developers to establish ISTS-connected projects, boosting India’s renewable energy goals and sustainability efforts.
Business | 11/12/2024 | By EI News Network
ALMM List-II for Solar PV Cells to be Effective from June 1, 2026
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the ALMM order to introduce List-II for solar PV cells, effective from June 1, 2026, to bolster domestic solar manufacturing and reduce import dependency.
Policies & Regulations | 10/12/2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey
NREL, Hero, Sembcorp, Blupine and Reliance Power Win SECI’s 2 GW Solar 1 GW/4 GWh BESS Auction
SECI’s Tranche XVII auction for 2,000 MW ISTS-connected solar projects with 1,000 MW/4,000 MWh energy storage systems closes at a tariff of INR 3.52/kWh. NTPC Renewable Energy, Hero Future Energies, Sembcorp Green Infra, Blupine Energy and Reliance Power have emerged as winners.
Business | 10/12/2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Madhya Pradesh to Provide Solar Irrigation Pumps to 40,000 Farmers, Reduce Power Subsidy Burden
CM Mohan Yadav announces a plan to supply solar irrigation pumps to all farmers in Madhya Pradesh by 2028, cutting reliance on the grid and reducing the State’s power subsidy expenditure.
Policies & Regulations | 14/12/2024 | By EI News Network
Indus Towers Partners with JSW Green Energy for 130 MW Solar Power, to Invest INR 38 Crore
Indus Towers signed a Power Purchase Agreement with JSW Green Energy Eight Ltd. for 130 MW solar power under captive mode, investing INR 38.03 crore for a 26 percent stake in the SPV.
Business | 14/12/2024 | By EI News Network
Thinner Glass, Larger Sizes Linked to Solar Panel Glass Breakage, Says NREL
The NREL report highlights concern over increased glass breakage in photovoltaic modules, attributing it to thinner glass, larger solar panel sizes, design changes, and manufacturing practices. It calls for improved communication, testing, and design optimisation to enhance module durability and reduce risks.
Power R&D | 13/12/2024 | By EI News Network
Himachal Pradesh Govt Signs MoU with Jio-Bp and EVI Technology to Develop EV Infra
As part of the project, the companies would establish EV charging stations, way-side amenities and supermarkets at 41 strategic locations along these corridors within a year.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 13/12/2024 | By Aishwarya
Raystech Signs Agreement with LONGi to Transform Solar Market in Australia
This exclusive partnership marks a transformative shift in LONGi's distribution strategy for the residential and small C&I sectors. Starting in 2025, Raystech will become the sole distributor of LONGi's solar modules in Australia. In turn, Raystech will exclusively feature LONGi products in its solar module portfolio.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 13/12/2024 | By News Bureau
Recurrent Energy Signs PPA Major US Technology Company in Spain for 300 MW Solar Project
The project is expected to generate approximately 620 GWh per year, the equivalent of powering 188,000 households and avoiding 161,000 tons of CO2 equivalent annually.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 13/12/2024 | By News Bureau
Ambuja Cements Commissions 200 MW Solar Power Project in Khavda
The balance 806 MW capacity from this project is at various stages of commissioning and expected to start transmitting in phases between March 2025 and June 2025.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 13/12/2024 | By News Bureau
LICO Materials Inaugurates its Battery Recycling Facility in Bengaluru
The facility will address the challenges of securing a stable supply of critical materials and contribute to India’s ambition of achieving 30 percent electric vehicle (EV) adoption by 2030.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 13/12/2024 | By Aishwarya
Ray Green Energy to Establish Solar Cell and Module Manufacturing Plant in Madhya Pradesh
Rays Green Energy Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Rays Power Infra, is setting up a 1.5 GW solar cell and 3 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh, with an estimated investment of INR 1,400 crore.
Solar manufacturing | 13/12/2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Egypt Secures USD 40M OPEC Fund Loan for Gulf of Suez Wind Farms
Egypt received USD 40M from the OPEC Fund to develop 1.1 GW wind farms in the Gulf of Suez, advancing its renewable energy targets. The USD 1.1B project will supply power to 1.3M homes by 2026.
Middle East Market | 13/12/2024 | By EI News Network
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