EBRD to Provide $35 Million to Develop 37 MW of Solar Projects in Jordan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it would be providing a financing package of up to $35 million to Kawar Investments for the development of ...
SECI Floats a 1.5 GW Solar Tender Under Second Phase of CPSU Program
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender for the selection of solar power developers to develop of 1,500 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects under the ...
Maharashtra Announces Tender for 137 MW of Solar Projects Across Three Districts
The Maharashtra State Power Generation Corporation (MAHGENCO) has issued a notice inviting bids for the development of 137 MW (AC) of solar projects in three districts. The scope of work ...
Bangladesh Invites Companies to Fund and Develop 100 MW of Solar Projects
Bangladesh’s Power Development Board has issued a notice for a tender to select sponsors (companies that will fund and develop the project) for the implementation of two grid-tied solar projects ...
Is Group Captive the Next Attractive Solar Market in 2019?
On paper, the open access solar is an attractive source of power for large consumers (with a connected load of more than 1 MW). It allows them to procure solar ...
Delhi Police Goes Green: Signs Pact with SECI for 3-4 MW of Rooftop Solar Installations
The Delhi Police has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to install rooftop solar energy systems on its establishments. Through this MoU, ...
DISCOMs Mandated to Maintain Letter of Credit as Payment Security Mechanism to Buy Power
In a bold move, RK Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy has announced the approval of a proposal to make it mandatory for distribution ...
Harsh Penalties for Deviation Settlement is Playing Havoc with Solar, Wind Projects
India is one of the leading markets for renewable energy generation in the world. It was the third largest solar photovoltaic (PV) market in the first quarter of 2019 behind ...
Gujarat Invites Bids for 950 MW of Projects to be Developed Across Two of its Solar Parks
The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has floated two solar tenders for a total capacity of 950 MW. Both the tenders are for projects to be developed in the ...
Maharashtra Retenders 750 MW of Solar for Agricultural Feeders Due to Lack of Response
The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) has retendered 750 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects to cater to the agricultural (AG) feeder load of various substations across the ...
ISA and Commonwealth Join Hands to Promote Solar Power in Member Countries
The Commonwealth of Nations and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand solar power in the Commonwealth member countries. The agreement was signed ...
NTPC Invites Bids for a 160 MW Solar Project to be Developed in Rajasthan
The National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has invited bids for a 160 MW solar project in Jetsar, Rajasthan. The scope of work includes the design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, packing ...
Globeleq Announces Financial Closure for its 40 MW Solar Project in Kenya
Globeleq, an energy company focused on Africa has announced the financial closure of a 40 MW Malindi Solar photovoltaic project in Kenya. The company has also announced that it has ...
Gross Tariff of ₹4.49/kWh to Apply for Solar PV Projects in Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has issued benchmark tariffs and capital costs for solar power projects in the state. The commission had issued draft regulations in December 2018 and ...
Solar Project Developer KPI Global Acquires a New Special Purpose Vehicle
In a filing to the Indian stock exchanges, Gujarat-based KPI Global Infrastructure (KPI Global) has announced the acquisition of KPIG Energia Private Limited, a newly-formed special purpose vehicle registered on ...
ISA Invites Member Countries to Endorse Organizations for Developing Solar Projects
In a letter to member countries, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) has invited government owned/public sector companies which have an operating solar capacity greater than 250 MW to submit proposals ...
Maharashtra Commission Rejects Solar Power Developer’s Petition for GST Compensation
Independent solar power producer Azure Power’s petition to Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), requesting to order Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MSGPCL or MAHAGENCO) to compensate the company for the ...
MNRE Asks Developers to Use Robotics for Efficient Use of Water in Solar Projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a letter recommending efficient utilization of water for cleaning utility-scale solar projects. The ministry has said that project developers are ...
A Three-Member Consortium to Develop an 800 MW Hybrid Solar Project in Morocco
A consortium of EDF Renewables, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Green of Africa has emerged as the winner of a tender for the design, financing, construction, operation, and ...
Mitsui to Acquire 49% Stake in Mahindra Group’s Cleantech Arm
Japanese trading and investment company Mitsui & CO Limited (Mitsui) has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Indian engineering, procurement, and construction company (EPC), Mahindra Susten, to ...
China Allocates $435 Million for Solar Project Subsidies in 2019
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has confirmed that it will allocate approximately RMB 3 billion ($435 million) for solar projects this year. This is the first time that the country ...
India the Lowest Cost Producer of Solar Power: IRENA
According to a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the cost of renewable energy sources fell to record lows again in 2018. The report finds that costs from ...
Tata Power’s Solar EPC Order Book Reached ₹13.60 Billion in FY 2018-19
Tata Power has announced its annual results for FY 2018-19. The company’s income statement shows that its consolidated FY19 revenue was up 12% at ₹294.93 billion (~$4.25 billion) as compared ...
JinkoSolar Bags 10.7 GW of Orders in 2019, Announces Mono Wafer Capacity Expansion of 5 GW
Chinese solar module, cell, and wafer manufacturer, JinkoSolar, has announced that it has already received orders of 10.7 GW for the current year. The company also announced that it is ...
SECI Announces 100 MW Solar EPC Tender for Telangana’s Singareni Collieries
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced a tender for the development of 100 MW of solar power projects in Telangana. The scope of work for the tender ...
