India

Zoho Corporation a leading software-as a-Service in India has decided to invest in greener solar energy.

Vector green has officially joined the big energy league. The company has acquired 275 MW of solar assets from Rattan. Vector green is owned by the Global infrastructure Partnership of the United States. GIP operates Vena Energy with a portfolio of 11 gigawatts in Asia. The company is using Vector Green to build its Indian portfolio.

Over 200 MIDI electric Buses tender in Mumbai has been issued. While issuing the tender, BEST said that the buses will operate between Mumbai and its suburbs.

The MOU signed between the Saudi Arabia Ministry of energy and India has been approved by the union cabinet.

NTPC plans to invest about Rs 50,000 crore funded by green bonds to increase its capacity by 10 GW.

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.

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.

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.

A 1.6 million tender that intents to install rooftop solar on government buildings rooftops in Tamil Nadu

The Department of Defense Production announced the issuance of an EOI to commission 5 MW solar plants in Maharashtra, at the Varagaon Ordnance Factory.

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).

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.

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.

Suzlon has appointed Sharm Rakesh as its nominee director.

Over 300 solar water pumps have been installed in Odisha and Bengal using Vikram solar modules.