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Solar parts manufacturers seek government protection from cheap imports :

Indian producers of components used in solar panels have sought trade protections against a deluge of imports, including from China and Vietnam, arguing that safeguards against ‘dumping’ are needed to expand domestic capacity.

Agrivoltaics – Panacea for India’s Energy Transition with Solar Power :

India has successfully achieved greater momentum in the development of solar power. India now has over 87 GW installed solar capacity, which is over four times what it had wanted to achieve by 2022 – when it launched its National Solar Mission.

Goldi Solar Appoints Dhruv Dholakia as Director :

With a strong background in business administration and entrepreneurial skills, Dhruv will be instrumental in advancing the company’s marketing strategies, sustainability initiatives, and efforts to reduce its carbon emissions – while setting new benchmarks in manufacturing excellence.

Residential Rooftop Solar Systems with Battery Storage and Hybrid Inverters Eligible for CFA :

The MNRE has clarified that rooftop solar systems with battery storage and hybrid inverters are eligible for CFA under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, and consumers can also install higher-capacity inverters for future PV expansion.

MEDA issue Tender O&M for a period of 5 years of total 1095 KW Solar PV Power Plant at Police Station in the state of Maharashtra :

MEDA issue Tender O&M for a period of 5 years of total 1095 KW Solar PV Power Plant at Police Station in the state of Maharashtra.

India achieves 200 GW milestone of non-fossil fuel power :

The latest data by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) shows that non-fossil renewable installed power stood at 199.58 GW by the end of August. The break includes renewable energy sources – small hydro, bio, solar, and wind at 152.6 GW, still short of the 175-GW target of 2022.

Godrej Electricals and Electronics commission 25 MW solar project in Maharashtra :

In July 2024, Godrej Electricals and Electronics, commissioned a 12.5 MWp rooftop solar project for a textile facility in Madhya Pradesh. In May 2024, Godrej Electricals and Electronics received orders totaling more than Rs 20 billion from the power transmission, railway, and solar sectors.

Solarising Rourkela initiative poised for a major boost :

TPWODL sources stated that Rourkela and Sundargarh district have high insolation potential. Given Rourkela’s pollution levels, the focus is on reducing conventional energy consumption and carbon emissions through increased solar adoption.

Solar Energy to invest $2.2 billion in renewables by 2030, mulls IPO :

State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) on Friday pledged to invest 180 billion rupees ($2.16 bln) in equity for renewable capacity expansion by 2030, and announced plans to go public in the next one to two years.

NHPC Invites Bids for 1.2 GW Solar Power Projects with Energy Storage :

NHPC Limited has announced a tender for the selection of Solar Power Generators (SPGs) to establish 1.2 GW of ISTS-connected solar power projects, incorporating Energy Storage Systems (ESS) of 600 MW/1200 MWh capacity. This initiative falls under the TTBCB framework with a Green Shoe Option, aimed at enhancing renewable energy generation across India.

Sunsure, Kirloskar Sign PPA For 13.5 MWp Solar Project :

Sunsure Energy signed a 13.5 MWp solar Open Access Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), one of the global companies engaged in fluid management solutions.

Maharashtra Invites Bids for 1.095 MW of Solar Systems at Police Stations :

The last date to submit bids is September 26, 2024 The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has invited bids for the survey, design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of 1,095 kW grid-connected, ground-mounted and rooftop solar systems with net metering.

Western Railway Floats Tender for 1 MW Rooftop Solar Systems :

The last date to submit bids is October 17, 2024 The scope of work for the successful bidder will include the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the on-grid solar systems, monocrystalline PV modules, MS hot-dipped galvanized structure for mounting of panels, and power conditioning units able to adjust voltage and frequency level to suit the grid voltage frequency at various locations of the Vadodara division.

South East Central Railway Invites Bids for 1.8 MW Rooftop Solar Systems :

The last date to submit the bids is October 10, 2024 The Bilaspur Division – Electrical of the The Bilaspur Division – Electrical of the has issued a tender to set up rooftop solar systems with a total capacity of 1.876 MW on service, station, and residential buildings in CAPEX mode.

SJVN Green Floats Consultancy Tender for 1.35 GW Solar Projects :

The last date for the submission of bids is October 10, 2024.SJVN Green Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SJVN , has invited bids to hire a project management consultant for developing 1,352 MW solar projects distributed across 102 sites in Maharashtra.

Tata Power Renewable Energy Secures Major 400 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project in Maharashtra :

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a leading player in the renewable energy sector and a subsidiary of Tata Power Company Limited, has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL). This award is for the development of a 400 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid project in Maharashtra.

NHPC Tenders 1.2 GW Solar Projects with 600 MW/12,000 MWh Energy Storage :

The last date to submit bids is October 18, 2024.NHPC has invited bids for setting up 1.2 GW Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar power projects with a 600 MW/12,000 MWh energy storage system (ESS) and an additional greenshoe option up to 1.2 GW.