SJVN to Develop an 880 MW Solar Park in Himachal Pradesh
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh speaking during the plenary session of the chief ministers at the third RE-Invest 2020, said that the contract for developing the 880 MW mega ...
SJVN Seeks Bidders to Construct a 66 MW Hydropower Project in Himachal Pradesh
SJVN Limited has invited bids for the development of the Dhaulasidh hydroelectric project. SJVN is a joint venture of the government of India and the state government of Himachal Pradesh ...
SECI Extends Bidding Deadlines for Two Solar Projects in Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadlines for two of its tenders. The two tenders include its 15 MW floating solar project in Bilaspur, Himachal ...
REIL to Empanel Businesses to Install Solar Pumps in Himachal Pradesh
The Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) has invited bids to empanel business associates to market, install, and commission 10 HP (horsepower) of off-grid solar water pumps in all districts ...
Himachal Pradesh Issues Order on RPO Targets and Open Access Charges
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued an order for distribution companies (DISCOMs) in the state regarding their renewable purchase obligation (RPO) backlogs up to the financial year ...
Tender Announced for a 2 MW Solar Project in Himachal Pradesh
The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA), on behalf of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), has issued a request for selection (RfS) for 2 MW of grid-connected solar power projects ...
Himachal Pradesh Floats a Tender for 10,000 Solar Lanterns
The Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency (HIMURJA) has floated a tender for 10,000 solar lanterns in the state. The scope of work under the contract includes supplying the solar lanterns ...
Himachal Pradesh Sets Levelized Tariffs for Solar Projects for Last Six Months of FY 2019-20
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued the generic levelized tariffs for solar PV projects for the last six months of the financial year 2019-20. In December 2019, ...
Centre for Science and Environment Takes Solar to Schools in Himachal Pradesh
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a New Delhi-based research body, recently launched an initiative called ‘Solar in Schools,’ in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. To highlight the importance of solar ...
Himachal Pradesh Launches Program to Deploy 28 MW of Solar Projects
The Himachal Pradesh nodal agency, HIMURJA, has announced a program to develop 28 MW of solar projects in the state. The state has invited applicants from within Himachal Pradesh to ...
Himachal Pradesh to Develop 250 MW of Solar Projects
The Government of Himachal Pradesh has signed two agreements for setting up 250 MW of solar power projects in the state. The estimated cost of the projects is ₹10 billion ...
MNRE Issues New Rooftop Solar Benchmark Costs for 2019-20
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified the new benchmark costs for grid-connected rooftop solar power projects for the financial year (FY) 2019-20. The new benchmark costs ...
Himachal Pradesh Sets Generic Tariffs for Solar Projects for Six Months
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has set generic levelized tariffs for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects for the first six months of the financial year (FY) 2019-20. These generic tariffs ...
Himachal Pradesh Prepares to Amend Deviation Settlement Mechanism Regulations
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued draft amendments to its regulation on deviation settlement mechanism. The amendments have been proposed in line with the Central Electricity Regulatory ...
New Net Metering Order for Rooftop Solar Systems in Himachal Pradesh
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued an order for rooftop solar grid-interactive systems based on net metering. Last month, it had issued a draft order called the Himachal ...
Himachal Pradesh Issues Draft Order on Net Metering for Rooftop Solar Systems
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued a draft order for rooftop solar grid-interactive systems based on net metering. The Order is called the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission ...
NHPC’s New Tender Calls for 1,082 kW of Rooftop Solar Projects in Himachal Pradesh
The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has issued a tender for 1,082.16 kW of rooftop and small solar power projects at various power stations of NHPC in Himachal Pradesh. These ...
NTPC Issues a 15 MW Floating Solar Tender for its Hydro Power Project in Himachal Pradesh
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has invited bids for a 15 MW of grid-connected floating solar project at its Koldam hydroelectric power project (HEPP), located in the state of ...
Himachal Pradesh Gives Out Consent Letters to 150 Prospective Rooftop Solar Installers
In an effort to expand the reach of rooftop solar in the state, Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPREC) has issued a notification that allows consumers to install rooftop ...
Himachal Pradesh Increases State’s Solar RPO to 7.25 Percent for FY 2019-20
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued HPERC (Renewable Power Purchase Obligation and its Compliance) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2018. These regulations will apply to the state of Himachal ...
Himachal Pradesh Issues Draft Amendment to Rooftop Solar Regulations
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued Draft (Rooftop Solar photovoltaic (PV) Grid Interactive System based on Net Metering) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2018. The draft is open for ...
Himachal Pradesh Approves ₹2.24 Billion Program for Agricultural Solar Pumps
In a bid to promote renewable energy and expand the usage of solar power in irrigation, the Himachal Pradesh cabinet has approved ₹2.24 billion (~$32.6 million) for its ‘Saur Sinchayee ...
SECI Issues Tender for 2 MW Solar with 1 MW Battery Energy Storage System
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender for the development of 2 MW (AC) of solar projects with 1 MW of battery energy storage system (BESS) ...
Himachal Pradesh to Provide 10% Subsidy for Rooftop Solar Installations
Installing rooftop solar systems just got cheaper in Himachal Pradesh. “The state government of Himachal Pradesh has decided to provide a state subsidy of 10 percent of cost or ₹4,000/kW ...
MNRE Amends Guidelines for Disbursement of NCEF Grant for Intra-State Transmission System
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the guidelines for the disbursal of National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) grant for the development of intra-state transmission system under ...
