NTPC Tenders 22 MW of Grid-Connected Floating Solar Project in Kerala
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has tendered a 22 MW grid-connected floating solar photovoltaic (PV) project to be developed at Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Plant (RGCCPP) Kayamkulam in ...
Interview: Public Market May Not Have the Appetite for More Than 2-3 Large Renewable IPOs
In the past couple of months, a slew of government regulations have been announced for the domestic renewable sector. Mostly, these policies have been aimed at dealing with the ongoing ...
MNRE Extends Commissioning Date of Solar Projects Affected by GST
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order extending the commissioning date (COD) of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects that were affected after the imposition of Goods ...
MNRE Amends VGF Program Guidelines for Solar Projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the guidelines for the implementation of the viability gap funding (VGF) program for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects under National Solar ...
NLC India Announces its Foray into Power Trading Business
In a bid to diversify its portfolio, the state-owned Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLCIL), has announced its foray into power trading business. In a statement issued by the company, ...
NTPC Issues Tenders for 36 MW of Solar in Telangana and Gujarat
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has tendered a total of 36 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects to be developed in the states of Telangana and Gujarat. NTPC ...
NTPC’s Net Profit Increases by 41% in Q4 of 2017-18
The state-owned power company National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. (NTPC) recently declared its annual financial results, registering a growth of 10.21 percent Profit After Tax (PAT) for the year 2017-18. NTPC’s ...
NTPC Tenders EPC Contracts for 102 MW of Solar Projects in Gujarat, Kerala & Uttar Pradesh
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has tendered a total of 102 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects to be developed across the country. NTPC is looking for an ...
MNRE Amends Guidelines for Selection of Solar Park Developers
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the guidelines for the selection of solar power park developers (SPPDs) through tariff-based competitive bidding process. The MNRE has amended ...
Lack of ISTS Connectivity Results in Delay of 7 GW of Solar Auctions
The lack of inter-state transmission system (ISTS) connectivity is hampering the growth of renewables, especially solar in India. In the past few days, the implementing agencies have postponed bid-submission deadlines ...
Storms Affect Solar Assets in North Indian States
North Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and adjoining regions have seen an unusual spate of dust storms recently. In an unfortunate event that cost many lives, the recent ...
Indian Solar Developers Urge MNRE to Postpone Auctions Due to Transmission Issues
The Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA) has written to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), seeking postponement of scheduled auctions for projects, considering the ongoing transmission issues. The project ...
Sprng Energy, Ayana and SB Energy are the Winners in 750 MW NTPC Auction
Sprng Energy, Ayana Renewable Power, and SB Energy were winners in the recently conducted auction by the National Thermal Corporation of India (NTPC) for 750 MW of solar projects in ...
NTPC and Reliance Energy Commission EV Charging Stations for their Fleet
The domestic Electric Vehicle (EV) market is emerging out of its nascent stage in India and expanding rapidly as a means of intelligent and sustainable transportation. Along with the surge ...
Mahindra Susten Emerges as Lowest Bidder in NLC India’s 20 MW Solar with BESS Auction
Mahindra Susten has emerged as the lowest (L1) bidder in the auction held by Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) India for the development of 20 MW of solar project with battery ...
Over 3 GW of Solar Tendered and 1 GW Auctioned in March 2018
In March 2018, more than 3 GW of solar projects were tendered but just 1 GW of solar projects were auctioned across India according to Mercom’s India Solar Tender Tracker ...
NTPC Tenders 2 GW of ISTS-Connected Wind to Avail Benefits of ISTS Waiver
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has forayed into competitive wind auctions in a big way and issued a mega tender for the development of 2 GW of interstate transmission ...
NTPC Retenders 25 MW of Solar Projects with Battery Storage in Andaman & Nicobar
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has tendered a total of 25 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects with battery energy storage systems (BESS) to be developed on the island ...
NTPC Issues Tender to Develop EV Charging Infrastructure in Jabalpur
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has issued a tender for the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The bid-submission deadline is April 16, 2018 ...
NTPC Tenders 2,750 MW Grid-Connected Solar Projects to be Developed Across India
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has tendered a total of 2,750 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects to be developed across the country. NTPC has tendered 750 MW ...
Almost 10 GW of Solar Tendered and 6 GW Auctioned in India in 2017
Indian government agencies announced tenders for more than 9.5 GW and auctions for 6 GW in 2017, according to Mercom’s India Solar Tender Tracker. The year began on a high ...
NTPC May Raise $2.49 Billion to Expand Electricity Generation Capacity
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) may hit the market next year to raise ₹160 billion (~$2.49 billion) for the expansion of its electricity generation capacity. According to a report by ...
India’s 100 GW Solar Target is at the Mercy of States and Conflicting Government Policies
India’s push to promote clean energy development marks an important chapter in its growth story that could create a more sustainable future, but only if its various government agencies can ...
CEA Asks States to Use 5-10% Biomass Pellets for Power Generation in Thermal Plants
To help tackle air pollution issues, the Ministry of Power has issued a policy that calls for using 5-10 percent of biomass pellets alongside coal for power generation in thermal ...
NTPC to Tender 20 GW of Grid-Connected Solar PV Under Developer Mode
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has announced that it will tender 20 GW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in coming years. The decision was announced at the ninth ...
