India PV News Snippets
Husk Raises EDFI ElectriFI Financing For Solar-Hybrid Microgrids & More From MNRE, NTPC, IMC, NSEFI
Husk secures $6 million debt financing from EDFI ElectriFI; MNRE clears part commissioning of ISTS Projects; NTPC’s 20 MW floating solar plant online; IMC launches RFP for 60 MW AC solar in Madhya Pradesh; NSEFI and IIT Bombay enter industry-academia collaboration for solar and green hydrogen.
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IEEFA & JMK Research Claim India Installed 1.9 GW RE Open Access Capacity In FY 2022 & More From Renkube, Cleantech, MNRE, Vikram Solar
Solar technology startup Renkube raises $300,000; India installed 1.9 GW renewable energy open access capacity in FY 2022; Cleantech Solar & Saint-Gobain India partner for solar; MNRE updates ALMM list; Vikram Solar gets SEBI nod for IPO.
India Seeking Feedback On Rooftop Solar Net Metering
MNRE Taking Steps To Promote Rooftop Solar In Rural India Via Virtual/Group Net Metering
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India has invited feedback on draft standard operating procedure (SOP) document for the implementation of virtual net metering (VNM) and group net metering (GNM) mechanisms to encourage use of rooftop solar among rural households.
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Avaada Energy To Raise INR 14.4 Billion Through Green Bonds & More From MNRE, Adani, SJVN
PTT Group backed Avaada Energy said it will raise INR 14.4 billion through green bonds; MNRE has asked states to consider setting up DRC for renewable energy projects; Adani subsidiary bags LOA for 150 MW solar project; SJVN’s 400 MW solar project .
India To Scrap Solar PLI Auction?
Expect Fresh Tender For Production Linked Incentive For Solar Manufacturing: Media
Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has said the government will invite fresh tenders for solar manufacturing Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, according to local media reports.
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IREDA Lends INR 310 Million To Husk Power Systems For Solar Microgrids & More From SJVN, MNRE, MoP
SJVN has entered MoU with REIL for solar consultancy services; MNRE has launched framework for Promotion of DRE Livelihood Applications; Husk Power has achieved financial closure for INR 310 million to develop 140 microgrids; India and Australia sign LOI new and renewable energy technology.
50 GW Solar Milestone For India
Rajasthan Leads Cumulative Solar Installations In India With 10 GW+
At the end of January 2022, India’s cumulative installed solar power capacity exceeded the 50 GW milestone with the desert state of Rajasthan leading the tally having installed 10.5 GW in total, according to latest data released by the federal Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Rooftop Solar Program Tender By MNRE
EOI To Evaluate Phase-II Of India’s Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme
The Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited expressions of interest (EOI) from interested consultants to conduct an evaluation of phase II of the country’s Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme.
India Allows Thermal Power Replacement
Indian Thermal Power Producers Can Sell Renewable Energy Through PPAs
Revised guidelines by India’s Ministry of Power (MoP) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) now paves way for thermal power generation companies to set up their own renewable energy capacity, turn into renewable power producers, .
Ray Of Light For Solar Developers In India
India May Delay BCD Imposition Or Extend Commissioning Deadlines
India may be looking at providing relief to solar energy developers in the country in terms of either extending the impending Basic Customs Duty (BCD) imposition that’s due to come into effect from April 1, 2021, or extending project commissioning deadlines, a local business daily reported.
India PV News Snippets: NHPC, MNRE, MoP, Hydrogen
NHPC Launches EPC Tender For 100 MW Floating PV; MNRE Updates ALMM List & Issues Benchmark Costs For Rooftop & Decentralized Solar; Indian Power Ministry Seeking Feedback On Draft Renewable Energy Electricity Rules; India Announces National Hydrogen Mission
EPC tender for 100 MW floating solar: Indian hydropower producer NHPC Limited has called for bids from EPC service providers to implement 100 MW floating solar PV capacity in Odisha’s Angul district. It will come up atop Rengali Reservoir.
India PV News Snippets: MNRE, Vikram Solar, IHS, PLI Scheme
MNRE Modifies 12 GW CPSU Scheme Phase-II & Extends Renewable Project Completion Deadline Due To COVID-19; Vikram Solar Energizes 85 MW Solar For NTPC; India On 6th Spot Of IHS Markit’s Renewables Investment Attractiveness List; PLI Scheme Expanded To Battery Storage
CPSU scheme amended: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has introduced amendments to the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II under which it plans to procure 12 GW of grid connected solar PV capacity for self-consumption or for use by government entities (see India Details 12 GW CPSU Scheme Phase-II).
India Details Production Linked Incentive Scheme For Solar
IREDA Appointed Implementing Agency For Production Linked Incentive Scheme For Solar; MNRE Says Preference To Be Given To Manufacturers Offering To Build Higher Capacities
Minimum capacity to bid for by interested solar PV manufacturers under India's PLI Scheme is 1 GW, according to MNRE. Bidders getting higher marks will get preference in allocation of manufacturing capacity.
India PV News Snippets: MNRE,Borosil,GUVNL,PGCIL
MNRE Issues List I Of ALMM For Modules; Borosil Renewables Expecting PV Glass Demand To Grow; GUVNL’s 500 MW PV Tender Oversubscribed; PGCIL Acquires RNTL To Enable Evacuation Of 8.1 GW Solar Power
ALMM list issued by MNRE: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the list I of Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar PV Modules (ALMM). List I is only for modules, while list II will be for cells.
India PV News Snippets: GUVNL, MAHAGENCO, MNRE, USAID
GUVNL Re-Tenders 800 MW Solar PV Capacity; MAHAGENCO Wants Rooftop Solar For Thermal Power Stations; India Installed 420 MW New Renewable Energy Capacity In Feb 2021; USAID & DFC Commit $41 Million For Rooftop Solar
800 MW re-tendered in Gujarat: The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has re-tendered a cumulative 800 MW solar PV capacity in the form of 2 separate tenders.
India PV News Snippets: GUVNL, NTPC, TANGEDCO, SolarArise
GUVNL To Re-Tender 800 MW Solar Capacity To Seek Lower Tariffs; NTPC Energizes 140 MW PV Project In Uttar Pradesh; TANGEDCO To Procure 500 MW Solar Power; SolarArise Commissions 75 MW PV Facility
GUVNL to re-tender 800 MW solar capacity: Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) will be holding auctions for 700 MW Dholera Solar Park and 100 MW Raghanesda Solar Park once again, after securing permission from the state power regulator, according to The Economic Times (ET).
India PV Snippets: Airtel, AP, Textile, MNRE, Ind-Ra
Airtel Picks Up 5.2% Stake In Avaada Energy SPV; Andhra Pradesh 10 GW Solar Plans Moving Forward; Solar Powered Textile Mill; MNRE Draft For Wind Parks/Wind-Solar Hybrid Parks; Ind-Ra Blames Clean Energy For Subdued Interest For 1st Commercial Coal Mining Auction In India
India’s efforts to attract the private sector to initiate commercial coal mining in the country have not elicited any exciting response in the 1st such auction organized by the government, which Ind-Ra attributes to the global energy transition towards cleaner sources.
5-Month Extension For RE Project Commissioning In India
MNRE Grants 5 Month Extension To Commission Renewable Energy Projects Disrupted Due To COVID-19 Related Lockdown In India
The Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy's (MNRE) extension till August 24, 2020 for renewable energy project commissioning was issued after the industry approached it to extend the period further from the previous extension granted till May 31, 2020.
ISTS Charges Waive Off Period Extended In India, Again
Indian Power Ministry Extends ISTS Transmission Charges Waive Off Period For Solar & Wind Power Projects Commissioned Till June 30, 2023
India has once again extended the ISTS transmission charges waive off period for solar and wind power projects.
