The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has laid down the incentive implementation framework for the production and supply of green ammonia at the lowest cost through a competitive selection process under Mode 2A of the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition program. Under the framework, direct incentives for green ammonia production and supply will be granted over three years from the commencement date.

Vadodara Division of Western Railway in Gujarat has invited bids to install 1.151 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar power projects at its stations and other locations. The work should be completed within 12 months of receiving the work order. The advertised value of the project is estimated to be ₹57.71 million (~$694,211). The last day to submit the bids is February 12, 2024. Bids will be opened the same day. Bidders must submit an earnest money deposit of ₹438,600 (~$5,277).

Engineering and consulting firm Gensol Engineering has secured an engineering, procurement, and construction contract for a 33 MWac (50 MWdc) captive solar power project from the steel and ferro alloys manufacturer Sarda Energy and Minerals to meet power requirements for its Kharora plant in Chhattisgarh. The project is expected to cost about ₹1.50 billion (~$18.06 million), according to Sarda Energy.

Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) and Jakson Green, the renewable energy arm of the Jakson Group, have announced the formation of a joint venture (JV) to explore solar power project opportunities in India and abroad. Under the agreement, Jakson Green will own the majority 51% stake in the newly formed company and RVNL the remaining 49%. The company signed a memorandum of understanding in March 2023, indicating its intention to form the JV to execute clean energy engineering, procurement, and construction projects globally.

Nama Power and Water Procurement, Oman’s national power and water procurement company, has issued a request for qualification to develop the 500 MW Ibri III solar power project in partnership with the private sector. The cost of the tender document is OMR350 (~$909), which must be purchased by January 20, 2024. The last day to submit the bids is February 19, 2024. The proposed Ibri III solar project is planned to be constructed in Al Dhahirah Governorate.