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GRIDCO Will Buy 200MW Solar Power from NTPC

Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO), a public sector undertaking of Odisha State Government has signed a Power Sale Agreement (PSA) with National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) in Bhubaneswar for the purchase of clean energy. The official statement of GRIDCO reads that under the Power Sale Agreement, GRIDCO will procure 200 MW of solar power at […]

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The ‘Smell’ of Solar Power Spreads Across Public Toilets In Mumbai

In recent time, urban administrations have been experimenting with innovative ways of incorporating solar energy in our every day lives, one of which is installing solar panels atop public toilets. In December last year, for instance, it was announced that Indore Smart City Development Limited (ISCDL) would install solar power systems at 100 public and […]

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Oriano Clean Energy to Develop 40MWp Solar Power Projects for Shree Cement

Mumbai based clean tech company Oriano Clean Energy Private Limited has announced that it has secured an order from Rajasthan based Shree Cement Limited (SCL) to develop about 40 MWp of solar power projects under Captive Open Access Mechanism. The contract is specifically for the building of solar PV projects of 30 MWp (2 x […]

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Shakti Pumps Gets First Patent for its Unidirectional Solar Water Pump with Grid-tied Power Generation Capabilities

Energy-efficient pumps and motors’ manufacturer Shakti Pumps (India) Limited has been granted its maiden patent for innovating ‘A Unidirectional Solar Water Pump with Grid-tied Power Generation’ system. It’s a proud moment in the company’s history, said an official statement. The solar-powered unidirectional pump offers grid-tied power generation capabilities. Shakti Pumps says that solar water pumps ensure […]

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Tesla, Block and Blockstream to mine bitcoin off solar power in Texas

Electric-vehicle maker Tesla Inc, payments firm Block Inc and blockchain company Blockstream Corp will collaborate to mine bitcoin using solar power in Texas, Blockstream CEO Adam Back said on Friday. Blockstream and Block, which was previously known as Square, had revealed in June that they were collaborating to build an open-source and solar-powered bitcoin mining […]

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Maha, NTPC to set up ultra-mega 2500-MW solar power park

The Maharashtra State Power Generation Co (MAHAGENCO) and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) will form a joint venture to set up an “ultra-mega solar park” in the state to generate 2,500 MW green power, officials said here on Thursday. The Rs 1,727-crore project proposal, kickstarted in 2020, was approved by the state Cabinet presided over […]

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Rajasthan at 2nd position in achieving rooftop solar power target

Rajasthan is at No. 2 position in achieving the target for implementing rooftop solar power projects in the country, according to recent media reports. Gujarat, which was given a target of 3200 MW, has achieved 54%, while Rajasthan has set up 33% of the allocated 2300 MW capacity. In terms of capacity by February 2022, […]

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