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The Case for Mini Grids Stronger Than Ever, Says Global Report

A new report launched yesterday (July 1), State of The Global Mini-Grids Market Report 2020 has delved deeply into the present, potential, and obstacles to further growth of mini-grids around the world. For its research and conclusions, the report focused on mini-grids in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and small island nations. Created for the Mini Grids […]

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Railways Tender for Setting up 1 GW Solar Projects Along the Tracks

REMCL has issued a tender on behalf of the Indian Railways for setting up of 1 GW ground-mounted solar plants on railway land along the railway tracks. The Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL) – a JV of the Ministry of Railways and RITES Ltd, has issued a tender on behalf of the Indian Railways […]

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NSEFI Pitches For A 6 Months Extension Across Solar Projects

The New Delhi-based NSEFI (National Solar Energy federation of India) has pitched for a clean 6 month extension for solar projects at various stages  of completion, citing multiple causes for delays beyond the lockdown period laid down by the MNRE. The body, an umbrella federation of stakeholders in the solar energy sector, sent a letter […]

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MNRE Declares March 25-May 31 as Lockdown Period for RE Projects

MNRE has clarified that the lockdown period for time extension for renewable energy projects will be considered from March 25, 2020, to May 31, 2020. [Updated July 2, 2020 – 09:15] The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a new order clarifying that the lockdown period for time extension for renewable energy […]

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REC Group wins prestigious Intersolar Award 2020 for its Alpha solar panels

Norway headquartered REC Group, which has its operational headquarters in Singapore, has announced that its flagship REC Alpha solar panel has won the prestigious Intersolar Award 2020 in the “Photovoltaics” category. For the REC Group, this is the second win at Intersolar for the global module maker, after the  REC TwinPeak Series won in 2015. […]

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NHPC Seeking EPC Contractors for 50 MW Floating Solar Project

NHPC Ltd is seeking Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contractors for the 50 MW floating solar project at West Kallada in the state of Kerala. NHPC Ltd has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible companies for taking up the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contract for the 50 MW floating solar PV power project […]

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Enel Scores First Solar Tender win in India, 420 MW Project in Rajasthan

Enel Green Power has won its first solar tender in India, has been awarded the right to sign a 25-year energy supply contract for a 420 MW solar project. Enel Green Power has announced that it has, through its Indian renewable energy subsidiary EGP India – Avikiram Surya India, won its first solar tender in […]

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Niti Aayog Report on Towards a Clean Energy Economy

The report, Towards a Clean Energy Economy: Post-COVID-19 Opportunities for India’s Energy and Mobility Sectors, by government think tank Niti Aayog and the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), advocates for stimulus and recovery efforts including electric vehicle, energy storage, and renewable energy programs. It details how COVID-19 is influencing the clean energy transition in India, as well as identifying principles […]

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