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					</table><p>India added 412 MW of wind power capacity in the third quarter (Q3) of the calendar year 2023, representing a 53% year-over-year (YoY) dip, according to <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/research" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercom India Research</a>.</p>
<p>The installations were down 64% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) from 1,139.9 MW.</p>
<p>The decline resulted from leading wind energy states like Karnataka and Rajasthan failing to register any installations during the quarter.</p>
<p>According to Mercom sources, in Karnataka, developers faced substation shortages during the quarter, leading to most completed projects not being commissioned. Since no projects were scheduled to be commissioned in Rajasthan during the quarter, the state did not see any new capacity added.</p>
<p>Notable wind projects commissioned during the quarter were Apraava Energy&#8217;s 107 MW project in Gujarat, JSW Energy&#8217;s 103 MW project in Tamil Nadu, Adani Green Energy&#8217;s 62 MW project, and Alfanar&#8217;s 55 MW project in Gujarat.</p>
<p><a href="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/India-Wind-Power-Installations-by-Quarter-MW.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-60129 size-full" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/India-Wind-Power-Installations-by-Quarter-MW.png" alt="India - Wind Power Installations by Quarter (MW)" width="621" height="415" srcset="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/India-Wind-Power-Installations-by-Quarter-MW.png 621w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/India-Wind-Power-Installations-by-Quarter-MW-300x200.png 300w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/India-Wind-Power-Installations-by-Quarter-MW-600x401.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px" /></a></p>
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<p><a href="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/India-Cumulative-Wind-Power-Installations-by-States-.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-60130 size-full" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/India-Cumulative-Wind-Power-Installations-by-States-.png" alt="India - Cumulative Wind Power Installations by States (%)" width="687" height="490" srcset="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/India-Cumulative-Wind-Power-Installations-by-States-.png 687w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/India-Cumulative-Wind-Power-Installations-by-States--300x214.png 300w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/India-Cumulative-Wind-Power-Installations-by-States--650x464.png 650w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/India-Cumulative-Wind-Power-Installations-by-States--624x445.png 624w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/India-Cumulative-Wind-Power-Installations-by-States--600x428.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px" /></a></p>
<p>Gujarat led the states for cumulative wind installations, accounting for 25.1% of the country&#8217;s total capacity. Tamil Nadu remained at the second spot with 23.3%.</p>
<p>At the end of Q3, Karnataka had the third highest installations, representing 12% of the total wind capacity, and Rajasthan ranked fourth with 11.8%.</p>
<p>Maharashtra was fifth, accounting for 11.6% of the installed wind capacity during the quarter, followed by Andhra Pradesh with 9.3% and Madhya Pradesh with 6.4%.</p>
<p>The Ministry of New &amp; Renewable Energy has <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/mnre-renewable-energy-bidding-trajectory" target="_blank" rel="noopener">issued</a> an agency-wise bidding calendar for 50 GW of renewable energy projects for the current financial year (FY 2023-24), which includes at least 10 GW of wind tenders.</p>
<p>In July this year, the Ministry of Power <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/bidding-guidelines-wind-power-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">introduced</a> new guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for procurement power from grid-connected wind power projects to boost renewable capacity and meet the distribution licensee&#8217;s renewable purchase obligation. The guidelines aim to create a transparent and fair procurement framework through open competitive bidding, ensuring competitive prices and risk-sharing among stakeholders to enhance project bankability and investor returns.</p>


India’s Wind Energy Installations Fall 53% YoY in Q3 2023


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					</table><p>Solairedirect Energy India (<a href="https://engieindia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ENGIE</a>), <a href="https://avaada.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avaada Energy</a>, Hazel Hybren (<a href="https://www.mahindra.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mahindra</a>), <a href="https://www.jakson.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jakson</a>, <a href="https://sprngenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sprng Energy</a>, Green Infra Wind Energy (<a href="https://www.sembcorpindia.com/giwel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sembcorp</a>), <a href="https://www.apraava.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apraava Energy</a>, and <a href="https://www.hindujarenewables.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hinduja Renewable Energy</a> have won <a href="https://www.nhpcindia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NHPC</a>’s auction to develop 3 GW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power projects across India.</p>
<p>Solairedirect won the total quoted capacity of 250 MW at a tariff of ₹2.52 (~$0.0303)/kWh.</p>
<p>The rest of the winners, Avaada (1,000 MW), Hazel Hybren (300 MW), Jakson (400 MW), Sprng Energy (250 MW), Green Infra Wind Energy (300 MW), Apraava (250 MW), and Hinduja (250 MW) quoted ₹2.53 (~$0.0304)/kWh.</p>
<p>Hinduja Renewable Energy had bid for 490 MW but was awarded 250 MW under the bucket-filling method.</p>
<p>The reverse auction discovered the opening L1 tariff of ₹2.64 (~$0.0317)/kWh.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-60105" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/NHPC-3000-MW-ISTS-Connected-Solar-Projects-Auction-Results.png" alt="NHPC 3000 MW ISTS Connected Solar Projects Auction Results" width="722" height="387" srcset="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/NHPC-3000-MW-ISTS-Connected-Solar-Projects-Auction-Results.png 722w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/NHPC-3000-MW-ISTS-Connected-Solar-Projects-Auction-Results-300x161.png 300w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/NHPC-3000-MW-ISTS-Connected-Solar-Projects-Auction-Results-650x348.png 650w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/NHPC-3000-MW-ISTS-Connected-Solar-Projects-Auction-Results-624x334.png 624w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/NHPC-3000-MW-ISTS-Connected-Solar-Projects-Auction-Results-600x322.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px" /></p>
<p>NHPC <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/nhpc-bids-3-gw-ists-connected-solar-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">floated</a> the tender for the projects in June this year.</p>
<p>The projects must be commissioned within 18 months from the effective date of signing the power purchase agreement.</p>
<p>The tender had specified that projects already commissioned would not be considered. Projects under construction or not yet commissioned would be considered if they are not already accepted under any other central or state programs.</p>
<p>The selected solar project developers will be responsible for getting ISTS connectivity.</p>
<p>The declared annual capacity utilization factor (CUF) should, in no case, be less than 17%. The solar project developer should maintain generation to achieve annual CUF within + 10% and – 15% of the declared value till the end of ten years from the commissioning date, subject to the annual CUF remaining at a minimum of 15% and within +10% and -20% of the declared value of the annual CUF after that till the end of the PPA duration of 25 years.</p>
<p>According to Mercom India Research, solar auctions <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/solar-auctions-up-86-tenders-rise-5-yoy-q3-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">increased</a> 86% year-over-year (YoY) in the third quarter of 2023, and tender activity saw a 7% YoY increase.</p>
<p>Subscribe to Mercom’s <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/product/india-solar-tender-tracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India Solar Tender Tracker</a> to stay on top of real-time tender and auction activity.</p>


ENGIE, Avaada, Jakson and Mahindra Among Winners of NHPC’s 3 GW Solar Auction


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					</table><p><a href="https://www.pfcclindia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PFC Consulting</a>, a wholly-owned subsidiary of <a href="https://www.pfcindia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Power Finance Corporation</a>, has announced the transfer of two interstate transmission systems (ISTS) projects to evacuate 40 GW of power from renewable energy zones in Rajasthan to <a href="https://www.apraava.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apraava Energy</a>.</p>
<p>Apraava had won the auction to develop the Fatehgarh III and Fatehgarh IV transmission projects earlier this year and was issued a letter of intent on March 29, 2023.</p>
<p>The Fatehgarh III transmission project will establish a 230 km 400 kV D/c transmission line connecting Fatehgarh 3 to Badla 3 to evacuate 20 GW of power from the renewable energy zone in Rajasthan under Phase-III, Part A1.</p>
<p>Fatehgarh IV transmission includes a 5&#215;500 MVA pooling substation (Fatehgarh 4) to support the transmission network and around 22 km of 400 kV D/c transmission line connecting Fatehgarh 4 to Fatehgarh 3 to evacuate 20 GW of power from renewable energy zone in Rajasthan under Phase-III, Part A3.</p>
<p>The company had quoted ₹147.3 million (~$1.78 million) for the Fatehgarh III transmission project and ₹74.22 million (~$896,390) for Fatehgarh IV.</p>
<p>Apraava will be responsible for the projects&#8217; ownership, financing, development, design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance. It will provide transmission services for 35 years before transferring them to the Central Transmission Utility.</p>
<p>The construction timeline for both projects is 18 months.</p>
<p>The tender was <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/bids-interstate-transmission-system-evacuate-40-gw-renewables" target="_blank" rel="noopener">floated</a> in February last year.</p>
<p>Commenting on the successful bids, Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Managing Director of Apraava Energy, said, &#8220;These two wins will further enhance our capabilities in the transmission business and help accelerate our growth strategy.”</p>
<p>“As India witnesses an increasing share of renewable energy, the need for a robust transmission network to evacuate this power is also growing, and we are well-placed to contribute to this need. Apraava will work closely with stakeholders in Rajasthan and the Central Transmission Utility to successfully build the networks and contribute to India&#8217;s green goals,” he said.</p>
<p>If Apraava fails to start commercial operation on time, the company will have to pay the nodal agency a sum equivalent to 3.33% of the monthly transmission charges applicable for the project for each day of delay up to 60 days of delay and beyond that, at the rate of 5% of the monthly transmission charges, as liquidated damages.</p>
<p>The projects align with the government&#8217;s vision to harness renewable energy resources effectively. With Rajasthan being a prominent renewable energy zone, successfully implementing these transmission ventures will be crucial in evacuating the state&#8217;s growing energy generation.</p>
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Apraava Secures ISTS Projects to Evacuate 40 GW of Renewables in Rajasthan


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					</table><p>Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world:</p>
<p><strong>Suzlon Group </strong><a href="https://www.suzlon.com/press-release-detail/425/sembcorp-awards-a-new-order-of-1806-mw-to-suzlon" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>announced</strong></a><strong> it had won an order to develop a 180.6 MW wind power project for Sembcorp&#8217;s renewables subsidiary Green Infra Wind Energy.</strong> Suzlon will install 86 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 2.1 MW each. The project is in Kanakagiribad, Bagalkot, Karnataka, and is expected to be commissioned in 2024. Suzlon will supply the wind turbines and execute the project, including erection and commissioning. Suzlon will also provide comprehensive operation and maintenance services post-commissioning. This order is part of the bid won under the SECI tranche XI auctions by Sembcorp.</p>
<p><strong>The Competition Commission of India </strong><a href="https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1856889" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>approved</strong></a><strong> the acquisition of a stake in Apraava Energy by CDPQ Infrastructures Asia II under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.</strong> CDPQ currently holds 40% shareholding in Apraava. With the proposed acquisition, it will acquire an additional 10% shareholding from CPL GPEC (Mauritius) Holding.</p>
<p><strong>The U.S. Department of Energy </strong><a href="https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-announces-46-million-explore-new-technologies-convert-carbon-and-waste-clean-energy" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>announced</strong></a><strong> $46 million for 22 projects to create biofuel energy to help decarbonize the transportation and power generation sectors.</strong> These innovative projects, led by universities, private companies, municipal resource management entities, and local governments, will develop waste conversion and carbon capture technologies to produce fuels from biomass and waste streams and enable algal systems to capture carbon and turn it into alternative clean energy sources. The selected project teams will support high-impact research and development to accelerate the growth of the bio-economy by developing improved organisms and inorganic catalysts that support the next generation of low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts, turning costly waste streams into valuable bioenergy resources and increasing the capability of algal systems to capture carbon dioxide and use it to produce biofuels and bioproducts.</p>
<p><strong>SJVN </strong><a href="https://sjvn.nic.in/latest-updates-detail/1917/120" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>announced</strong></a><strong> it would develop 5 GW of renewable energy projects in Punjab. </strong>Renewable energy projects will include solar, canal top solar, and floating solar projects through joint ventures. The company said it was developing a 100 MW solar project in Punjab for which it had signed a power purchase agreement with the Punjab State Power Corporation. The project is being developed at the cost of ₹5.45 billion (~$68.29 million) and will generate 245 million units (MU) in the first year, while the cumulative energy generation over 25 years would be around 56432 MU.</p>
<p><a href="https://airtouchsolar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Airtouch Solar</strong></a><strong>, a robotic solar module cleaning company, announced that it has signed orders in the overall scope of approximately $3.3 million with </strong><a href="https://renewpower.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>ReNew Power</strong></a> for the supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of solar panel cleaning robots in several projects. The transaction with ReNew Power includes agreements for the sale, installation, operation, and maintenance of robotic systems manufactured by Airtouch for the dry (water-free) cleaning of panels in 7 solar fields of ReNew Power in India.</p>


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