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					</table><p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/andhra-pradesh-energy-access-rules-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has adopted the Green Energy Open Access, Charges, and Banking Regulations, 2024.</strong></a> The regulations apply to granting open access for electricity generated from renewable energy sources for utilization within the state involving Intra-State Transmission Systems and/or distribution systems of licensed entities. In October, APERC issued the preliminary draft of the regulations and invited stakeholders’ opinions.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/andhra-pradesh-energy-access-rules-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Independent power producer AMPIN Energy Transition has secured funding of up to $35 million from responsAbility, an investor focusing on private markets</strong></a>, to help AMPIN expand its clean energy projects across India. The investment is part of responsAbility’s $500 million plan to fight climate change in Asia and is the company’s biggest climate investment yet and will. This aligns with the responsAbility’s investor goal of funding solutions that benefit both society and the environment in developing countries.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/andhra-pradesh-energy-access-rules-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy &amp; Infrastructure Technology (</strong><strong>MAHAPREIT</strong><strong>) has invited bids to empanel agencies to verify land titles and measure land</strong></a> parcels spanning 10,000 acres to develop 2,500 MW solar power projects in Maharashtra. MAHAPREIT is involved in various projects, such as green hydrogen, bio CNG plants, and EV charging stations. Consequently, suitable land parcels will be necessary to execute these projects.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/andhra-pradesh-energy-access-rules-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation has invited bids for a two-year comprehensive annual maintenance contract</strong></a> for a 1 MW solar power project at Ramakkalmedu, Idukki. The last date for submitting bids is May 14, 2024. Bids will be opened on May 16. Bidders must pay a tender document fee of ₹3,626 ($43) and an earnest money deposit of ₹24,170 ($289.46). The successful bidder is required to provide a performance bank guarantee equivalent to 5% of the contract amount.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/andhra-pradesh-energy-access-rules-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Wind energy solutions provider </strong><strong>Inox Wind</strong><strong> reported a profit after tax of ₹376.7 million (~$4.51 million) for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024</strong></a> from a loss of ₹1.15 billion (~$13.77 million) in the same quarter of the previous year. The company’s quarterly income reached ₹5.63 billion (~$67.43 million), a 190% increase year-over-year (YoY). The company executed 129 MW of projects during the quarter, an increase of 148% YoY from 52 MW.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/andhra-pradesh-energy-access-rules-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sunnova Energy’s net loss for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, stood at $90.1 million, recording a year-over-year improvement of 18.3% compared</strong></a> to a net loss of $110.3 million. The decline in net loss was primarily due to income tax benefits from investment tax credit sales, augmented interest income resulting from a larger customer loan portfolio, and increased other operating income driven by fluctuations in the fair value of certain financial instruments and contingent consideration.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/andhra-pradesh-energy-access-rules-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>In a first for the sector, four China-based wind turbine original equipment manufacturers have made it to the global top five rankings, according to a recent</strong></a> analysis by Wood Mackenzie. China accounted for nearly 65% of the global wind generation capacity in 2023. China-headquartered wind turbine maker Goldwind assumed the leading position for the second consecutive year with a record capacity of 16.3 GW. According to the report, the top five OEMs accounted for 54% of the global wind markets.</p>


Daily News Wrap-Up: Andhra Pradesh Green Energy Access Rules 2024


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					</table><p>Independent power producer <a href="https://ampin.energy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AmpIn Energy Transition</a> has secured an investment from Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank (<a href="https://www.oe-eb.at/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OeEB</a>), the Development Bank of Austria, totaling €25 million (~$26.9 million) in long-term financing.</p>
<p>The capital infusion is expected to aid AmpIn Energy Transition in establishing a 1 GW domestic solar cell and module production facility in Odisha and expanding its renewable energy portfolio.</p>
<p>In October last year, AmpIn Energy Transition <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ampin-jupiter-international-solar-module-unit-by-fy25/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> a joint venture with Jupiter International to set up a facility to manufacture up to 1.3 GW of solar cells and modules. The facility, which is being established with funds under the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) program, is expected to be commissioned in the financial year 2024-25.</p>
<p>The company has a diverse portfolio spanning 3 GW across 21 states in India and plans to expand it to 10 GW by 2030.</p>
<p>Pinaki Bhattacharyya, MD &amp; CEO of AMPIN Energy Transition, said, “AMPIN is committed to driving India’s energy transition, and our collaboration with OeEB is a pivotal step toward our vision of an energy-independent India. United in this endeavor, we are poised to transform the renewable energy generation &amp; solar manufacturing landscape in India, strengthening the nation&#8217;s commitment to meet its ambitious renewable energy goals by 2030.”</p>
<p>“Supporting India’s transition to renewable energy is not only an important precondition for the country’s continued economic development but also essential for the global fight against climate change. Green finance and comprehensive climate action is at the core of our new strategy. We are proud to partner with AMPIN Energy Transition to support India’s commitment to green and sustainable growth”, comments Sabine Gaber, Member of OeEB’s Executive Board.</p>
<p>Recently, AmpIn Energy Transition <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ampin-ppa-nagpur-metros-rooftop-solar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">signed</a> a power purchase agreement (PPA) of 25 years for 6 MW rooftop solar projects with the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation for the Nagpur Metro Rail Project.</p>
<p>Under the PLI, AmpIn is eligible to <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/reliance-renew-tata-power-winners-pli-11" target="_blank" rel="noopener">receive</a> a maximum incentive of ₹1.4 billion (~$17 million) for manufacturing 1 GW of cells and modules.</p>


AmpIn Energy Secures $27 Million for Solar Manufacturing Facility in Odisha


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					</table><p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/seci-tender-1-5-gw-ists-solar" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>The Solar Energy Corporation of India has invited bids to set up 1,500 MW inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power projects in India under Tranche XIV.</strong></a> The last date to submit bids is February 23, 2024. Bids will be opened on February 28. Bidders have to submit a bid document fee of ₹29,500 (~$354) and a bid processing fee of ₹500,000 (~$6,014) + applicable taxes for each project for quoted capacity from 50 MW up to 90 MW and ₹1.5 million (~$18,041) + applicable taxes for each project from 100 MW and above-quoted capacity.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/rec-limited-lead-national-rooftop-solar-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Public infrastructure finance company REC Limited has been designated as the overall implementing agency for the Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Program, which aims to achieve 40 GW of rooftop solar capacity by March 2026.</strong></a> REC will be responsible for executing the program prepared by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and coordinating with all stakeholders across the country for its effective implementation. The Phase II of the program, with an outlay of ₹118.14 billion (~$1.42 billion) for both the residential segment (Component A) and distribution companies (Component B), was initially launched in 2019 to achieve 40 GW capacity by 2022.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ntpc-green-tender-epc-land-300-mw-solar" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NTPC Green Energy has invited bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package with land for up to 300 MW of ISTS-connected solar power projects anywhere in India</strong></a><strong>.</strong> The scope of work includes identification, acquisition, and complete transfer of ownership or lease of encumbrance-free land to NEEPCO. The developer must also identify and arrange grid connectivity to the ISTS substation. The last date to submit the bids is February 27, 2024. Bids will be opened on the same day. Bidders must pay ₹22,500 (~$270.68) towards the cost of bidding documents.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ntpc-tender-6-35-mw-rooftop-solar" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam has invited bids from enlisted developers to install 6,352 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar power projects on various buildings of public sector undertakings under the Department of Defense Production in the southern region.</strong></a> The last date to submit the bids is February 1, 2024. Bids will be opened on February 2. The successful bidder will be responsible for the design, engineering, testing, assessment of roofs, water arrangements, electricity security, and determination of the optimal capacity for setting up the solar power systems.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/lowers-sterling-wilsons-q3-net-loss" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy’s consolidated net loss was reduced by 37% year-over-year (YoY) to ₹623.9 million (~$7.5 million) for the third quarter of the financial year 2023-24.</strong></a> In the corresponding period last year, the company had run up a loss of ₹991.5 million (~$11.92 million) due to reduced contributions from the domestic and international EPC business segment. The company reported a total revenue of ₹6.1 billion (~$73.3 million), a 46% YoY increase. The revenue generated from the domestic EPC segment was ₹4.7 billion (~$56.5 million).</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/unjustified-load-shedding-attract-penalties-discoms" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Union Minister for Power and New &amp; Renewable Energy R K Singh has warned distribution companies that unjustified load-shedding will be penalized going forward, calling the practice of cutting off electricity supply to different regions “an insult to the people.”</strong></a> “We have said that consumers have rights to 24*7 electricity and that if there is any gratuitous load-shedding, then penalties have to be levied, and compensation has to be given,” he said at a review meeting of the power sector.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/renewables-germany-electricity-consumption" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>In a first, renewables covered the majority of electricity consumption in Germany, accounting for nearly 59.7% of the net public electricity generation in 2023.</strong></a> The share of renewables in the electricity mix coming from renewables stood at 57.1%, according to an analysis by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE. The total photovoltaic installations in 2023 are expected to exceed 14 GW when the full-year data, including December, becomes available. As a result, energy generation from lignite and coal fell sharply by -27% and -35% respectively.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/meyer-burger-shut-german-module-facility" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meyer Burger Technology, a Europe-based solar cell and module manufacturer, has started the process of shutting down its manufacturing facility in Freiberg, Germany.</a></strong> The closure is a part of the company’s plan to cut its losses in Europe and move the manufacturing base to the U.S. The company stated that maintaining a full-scale solar manufacturing operation in Europe is no longer viable and announced plans to shift focus to the U.S. market, which promises faster growth with lower capital demands.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ampin-ppa-nagpur-metros-rooftop-solar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Independent power producer AmpIn Energy Transition has signed a power purchase agreement of 25 years for 6 MW rooftop solar projects with the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation</a></strong> for the Nagpur Metro Rail Project. The solar projects will be developed in two packages of 2.5 MW and 3.5 MW. The projects will be distributed across 13 metro stations, two depot buildings, one administration building, and three station track walls.</p>


Daily News Wrap-Up: SECI Tenders 1.5 GW ISTS Solar Projects


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					</table><p>Independent power producer <a href="https://ampin.energy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AmpIn Energy Transition</a> has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) of 25 years for 6 MW rooftop solar projects with the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (<a href="https://www.mahametro.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MMRCL</a>) for the Nagpur Metro Rail Project.</p>
<p>The solar projects will be developed in two packages of 2.5 MW and 3.5 MW. The projects will be distributed across 13 metro stations, two depot buildings, one administration building, and three station track walls.</p>
<p>The projects are expected to replace ~36% of grid power with solar power for Nagpur Metro, resulting in 41% savings per unit. In terms of environmental impact, the carbon offset achieved by this initiative would be approximately 7,000 MT of CO2 annually for the life of the project.</p>
<p>This is AmpIn’s third solar project for a metro rail and its inaugural metro venture in Maharashtra, following two operating solar projects for L&amp;T Metro and  Kochi Metro.</p>
<p>“We are excited to partner with MMRCL in bringing sustainable energy solutions to Nagpur Metro. This project aligns with our commitment to fostering a cleaner and greener environment. Our experience with the successful implementation of 2 metro projects in different states positions AmpIn well to contribute significantly to Maharashtra’s renewable energy goals for mass public transportation,” said Pinaki Bhattacharyya, MD and CEO of AmpIn Energy Transition.</p>
<p>MMRCL is a special-purpose company sponsored by the Government of Maharashtra and the Government of India in 2015.</p>
<p>AmpIn has an active portfolio of ~230 MW of assets under the open access and distributed generation mode in Maharashtra, catering to eight to nine customers.</p>
<p>AmpIn Energy Transition has a total portfolio of ~3 GW spread across 17 states in the country.</p>
<p>In October, AmpIn Energy Transition <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ampin-jupiter-international-solar-module-unit-by-fy25/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> a joint venture with Jupiter International to set up a facility to manufacture up to 1.3 GW of solar cells and modules. The facility, which is being established with funds under the government’s Production Linked Incentive program, is expected to be commissioned in the financial year 2024-25.</p>
<p>Under the PLI, AmpIn is eligible to <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/reliance-renew-tata-power-winners-pli-11" target="_blank" rel="noopener">receive</a> a maximum incentive of ₹1.4 billion (~$17 million) for manufacturing 1 GW of cells and modules.</p>


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					</table><p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/power-ministry-revises-rpo-targets" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>The Ministry of Power, in collaboration with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), has issued a notification amending the Energy Conservation Act of 2001 to introduce minimum renewable energy</strong></a> consumption targets for designated consumers until the financial year 2029-2030. This amendment is set to come into force on April 1, 2024. Until then, the earlier renewable purchase obligation (RPO) will remain in force.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ampin-jupiter-international-solar-module-unit-by-fy25" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>AmpIn Energy Transition, an Independent Power Producer in India, has announced a joint venture with Jupiter International to set up a facility to manufacture up to 1.3 GW of solar cells and</strong></a> modules. The facility, which is being established with funds under the government’s Production Linked Incentive program program, is expected to be commissioned in the financial year 2024-25. Under the joint venture’s terms, the modules will be used locally by AmpIn and supplied to third-party developers.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ntpc-tenders-land-gw-solar-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NTPC Renewable Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC, has invited bids for implementing land and extra high voltage transmission system package for the development</a></strong> of an Inter-State Transmission System connected solar power projects of up to 1 GW in the Bhuj region of Gujarat. The last date for the submission of bids is November 28, 2023. Bids will be opened on the same day. The individual bidders must offer a minimum capacity of 300 MW, and they can increase their bid in increments of 100 MW, up to a maximum of 1GW.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/gensol-secures-epc-contract-in-maharashtra" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Engineering and consulting firm Gensol Engineering has secured a ₹3.02 billion (~$36.3 million) contract to construct a solar power project from Maharashtra State Power Generation Company</strong></a>. The company will undertake the conceptualization, engineering, provisioning, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 62 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic project. The facility will be in the village of Paras, Taluka Balapur, District Akola, Maharashtra.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/uttar-pradesh-potential-solar-open-access-market" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Uttar Pradesh, India’s largest state, is transitioning from a predominantly agricultural economy into a promising industrial hub.</strong></a> The state’s recent industrial initiatives have led to an increase in power demand. According to CEA, the states’ energy demand has increased by 10% year-over-year as of September 2023. The state has been attracting growing interest from solar open access developers and consumers thanks to the state’s robust incentive package.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/eu-drafts-europes-wind-energy-sector-competitive" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>The European Commission has outlined a six-point action plan to make Europe’s wind energy industry competitive by ensuring more financial support and prioritizing the acceleration of permitting.</strong></a> Acknowledging that the European wind industry has recently faced difficulties with all large wind turbine manufacturers reporting significant operating losses in 2022, the Commission told the European Parliament that Europe was nowhere near the 37 GW per year needed as a cost-effective contribution to achieving the EU 2030 target for renewables.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/germany-installs-3-4-gw-solar-q3-79-yoy-growth" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Germany installed 3.4 GW of solar power capacity in the third quarter of 2023, a 79% year-over-year growth from 1.9 GW.</strong></a> On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the installations, however, witnessed a 5.6% drop from 3.6 GW. The data was published in a recent report by the German Federal Network Agency Bundesnetzagentur. The total capacity installed during the first nine months of 2023 stood at 10.1 GW, an 80.36% increase from the 5.6 GW recorded during 9M 2022.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/researchers-find-perovskite-silicon-tandem-cells" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Arizona State University have discovered a method to help reduce the shunting issue mainly found in perovskite-silicon tandem</strong></a> solar cells. Perovskite silicon tandems are used to absorb high-energy light, with a silicon-made bottom cell specifically for absorbing lower-energy infrared rays, making their application popular in solar energy generation.</p>


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