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Karnataka Discom Floats 15 MW Solar Supply and O&M Tender

The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC), wholly owned by the Government of Karnataka, has invited bids for the empanelment of vendors interested in setting up 15 MW rooftop solar plants for residential use in the city of Mysore. The last date for the submission of the bids is January 29, 2022, upto 4:15 PM. The techno-commercial […]

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Renew Power, Fourth Partner In Deal For On Site Solar Assets?

Business daily Economic Times has reported a deal between Sumant Sinha led Renew Power and Fourth Partner Energy for the on site solar assets across Renew Power’s renewable installations. The deal is reportedly worth Rs 650 crores, for assets with a capacity of 140 MW spread across 100 locations. For Renew, the 140 MW capacity […]

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Power Min Simplifies Rooftop Solar Scheme to Enhance Consumer Access

Union Power Minister R K Singh has reviewed the progress of the ‘Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Programme’ and given directions for its simplification to enhance consumers’ accessibility to it, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said in a recent press release. Following the review done on January 19, 2022, the Minister has directed that henceforth, it […]

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BESCOM Floats Supply and O&M Tender for 50MW Solar Projects

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has invited bids for the empanelment of firms for the installation and maintenance of grid-connected rooftop solar plants of various capacities, totalling 50 MWp, in its jurisdiction for five years under CAPEX (Consumer Investment) model. The full scope of the project includes design, supply, erection, testing and commissioning, as well […]

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Thanjavur Corporation Moves Closer to First Solar Plant

Completing a project first initiated in January last year, the Thanjavur Corporation will tap soon be able to tap solar power to generate 3 megawatts of electricity for its consumption from a solar power plant being set up on the outskirts of the town under the Smart City Project. The ground mounted solar project has […]

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Delayed Captive Status of Solar Plant No Cause to Deny REC, finds CERC

In a case involving refusal to issue of Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) due to late recognition of a solar plant’s captive status, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) ruled in favour of petitioner Suryakant Gupta, the owner of Rajaram Maize Products, who installed a 4.8 MW solar power plant on his own land in Chhattisgarh for captive […]

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Privatisation Bound CEL issues Tender for 1 Million Solar Cells

Central Electronics Limited (CEL), the public sector enterprise in the eye of a privatisation tussle, has invited bids for the supply of one million multicrystalline solar cells of 4.68 W output or higher. CEL’s privatisation process has been put on hold due to objections raised regarding its valuation as well as the buyer credentials. In […]

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UP Adds 100 MW Solar As Tata Power Renewables Commissions Two Projects

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a 100% subsidiary of Tata Power has confirmed commissioning of two Solar Power projects of 50 MW each at Prayagraj, and Banda in Uttar Pradesh. The landmark projects have been completed by TPREL within the agreed timelines inspite of Covid challenges. The plants are expected to generate more than […]

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Gautam Solar Upgrades Solar Pump Controllers, RMUs for Solar Systems

Solar manufacturer Gautam Solar has announced an upgrade of its solar pump controllers & remote monitoring units for solar PV systems. The company claims the following: The Solar Pump Controllers have homegrown Variable Frequency Drives & Remote Monitoring Units tuned for 1 – 10 HP of solar pumps (DC / AC & Surface / Submersible). […]

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