India

EV Policy Gets the Green Light To Prepare For 5 Lakh Vehicles By 2024
Kejriwal government is doing all it can to reduce the pollution levels in Delhi. To reinforce on this, it has cleared and committed to implementing the newly formulated EV policy. In its new strategy, the government has planned to have at least 5 lakh EVs registered to help eliminate air pollution. It means that the capital is ready for commercial and two-wheeler EV cars. Meanwhile, the government is staying clear of the private vehicle market since it has no ability to act as a major player there.
Dec 24, 2019 // Storage, Transport, India, Asia, electric vehicles, EV, Delhi, EV policy
REIL invites companies to bid for the supply of 1.3 million multicrystalline silicon cells
Only Indian companies are allowed to bid for this project. The company that succeeds will supply 4.5W, 4.6W and 4.67W multicrystalline silicon solar cells. the bidding process is expected to close on the 6th day of January.
Dec 24, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, REIL, silicon cells
Indian Army Hands out Solar Lamps to Residents of Jammu and Kashmir of the Rajouri District
The Indian Army has given out solar lamps to people of the Rajouri District as part of its free solar electricity initiative tagged ‘Operation Goodwill.
Dec 24, 2019 // Solar, India, Asia, Indian Army, solar lanterns, PTI
A 1.6 Megawatt Rooftop solar plant to be installed at the Govt Building in Tamil Nadu
A 1.6 million tender that intents to install rooftop solar on government buildings rooftops in Tamil Nadu
Dec 23, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, India, tender, Asia, rooftop PV, CEL
Department of Defense Production Issues EOI for 5 MW Solar Plants
The Department of Defense Production announced the issuance of an EOI to commission 5 MW solar plants in Maharashtra, at the Varagaon Ordnance Factory.
Dec 23, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, tender, Asia, Department of Defence Production, EOI
Tata Power to Acquire a Major Shareholding in Odisha’s Discom
After successfully entering Odisha, Tata Power Company Ltd has reportedly won a bid to purchase 51% of the entire stock in Odisha’s CESU (Central Electricity Supply Utility).
Dec 23, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, tata power, Praveer Sinha, CESU, DISCOM
AIIB to Invest $65 Mn in Hero Future’s 250 MW Solar Project in Raj
Beijing-headquartered multilateral development bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved the investment of USD 65 million in Hero Future Energies’ 250 MW solar power project in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Dec 23, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, Solar Power, AIIB, D.J. Pandian, Hero Future Energies, Jin Liqun
MSEDCL Gets one Bid for 5 MW in Response to 1350 MW Solar Tender
MSEDCL has revealed that it received only one bid for 5 MW in response to its tender for procurement of 1350 MW of solar power from 30 Circles.
Dec 23, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, India, tender, Asia, MSEDCL, MERC, MSEDCL Solar Tender, solar tender
Rakesh Sharm becomes Suzlon Energy Director
Suzlon has appointed Sharm Rakesh as its nominee director.
Dec 21, 2019 // Policy, India, Asia, Suzlon, Sharm Rakesh
Vikram Solar Modules used in Odisha and West Bengal pump Projects
Over 300 solar water pumps have been installed in Odisha and Bengal using Vikram solar modules.
Dec 21, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, pv modules, Asia, Vikram, pump
An MoU is signed by Energy Efficiency Services Limited to promote E-mobility
Birghirathi Sustainability India has signed a memorandum of understanding with EESL. In the MOU, India is exploiting the possibility of promoting electric vehicles and e-mobility in India.
Dec 21, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Transport, India, Asia, electric vehicles, EESL, MoU, Baghirathi Sustainability India
CEL ready to commission 44MW solar generation in Maharashtra
A tender for the commissioning of 44MW solar power generating projects is out. While issuing the tender, the Central Electronics Limited said that the systems will generate between 250kw -10MW at different locations in Maharashtra.
Dec 21, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, India, tender, Asia, CEL
Skoda Installs 8.5 MW Rooftop Solar Plant at Pune Facility
Skoda India has announced the installation of its 8.5 MW rooftop solar plant at the company’s Chakan facility near Pune.
Dec 18, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Rooftop PV, India, Asia, rooftop PV, Skoda India, Gurpratap Boparai, Pinaki Bhattacharyya
Adani Green Energy Mulling Over Obtaining Rest of Essel's Solar Assets
Adani Green Energy is allegedly considering acquiring all of the remaining solar power assets of the Essel Group.
Dec 16, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, Adani Green Energy, Essel Group, Jayant Parimal
Azure Power to deploy 2GW of PV capacity through SECI’s manufacturing-linked tender
The Indian developer is committed to install 500 megawatts of manufacturing capacity in collaboration with a local panel producer. The agreement includes an option to double the power generation capacity, the decision for which is expected to be taken tomorrow.
Dec 16, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, India, SECI, tender, Asia, Azure Power