Solar Power Plant

ADB was the mandated lead arranger for the entire loan totalling Rs 14.6 billion (approximately USD 175.9 million) with ADB and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank both providing Rs 7.3 billion, the Manila-based multilateral funding agency said in a statement.

IndiGrid acquires 300 MW solar power plant for Rs 1,550 crore

With this asset addition, IndiGrid's portfolio now consists of 19 solar projects across eight states of the country with a total generation capacity of 1.1 GWp.

Solar power potential 75,000 GW by 2050 possible with long-duration storage: Report

The report, presented at COP28 in Dubai, emphasized the transformative potential of combining solar energy with LDES to ensure continuous, reliable, and affordable renewable energy, a statement said.

NTPC to start feasibility study for 130-MW floating solar power plant in Tripura

In the past five years, the northeastern state has increased solar power energy from 4.07 MW to 7.21 MW with the government trying hard to increase renewable energy in a big way.

BMC sets up solar power plant atop Asia's largest sewage pumping station

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in a press release, said the 230 kw capacity solar power plant has been generating more than 30,000 units of power every month, bringing savings of Rs 2.40 lakh for the civic body.

India, Sri Lanka to jointly build solar power plant in island nation

Sri Lankan Cabinet has given approval for the project as the country aims to generate 70 per cent of its electricity requirement by 2030 from renewable energy sources.

Maruti Suzuki sets up 20 MWp solar power plant at Manesar plant

The initiative will contribute 28,000 MW per annum, which is equivalent to the energy required for the production of over 67,000 cars annually.

Torrent Power inks pact with SkyPower to acquire 50 MW solar power plant in Telangana

With the acquisition of a 50 MW Solar Power Plant, Torrent Power's total generation capacity, including its underdevelopment portfolio, will reach 4.6 GW with a renewable portfolio of more than 1.5 GW.

India signs agreement to build solar power plant in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is facing its all-time worst foreign exchange crisis after the pandemic hit the nation's earnings from tourism and remittances.

Torrent Power acquires 25 MW solar plant for Rs 163 crore

Torrent Power’s long-term power purchase agreement for the project is with the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam limited for a period of 25 years at an estimated enterprise value of Rs 163 crore.

NTPC Renewable Energy signs PPA for 325 MW solar projects

NTPC Renewable Energy has inked a power purchase agreement and other project agreements with Indian Railways, Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company, and Rewa Ultra Mega Solar.

PM Modi hands over patrol vessel, dedicates development projects to Seychelles

The patrol vessel as well as the three other projects were part of India's development assistance to the strategically located island nation.

Adani Green arm commissions 100 MW solar power plant in Jalalabad

"ASE4PL (Adani Solar Energy Four Private Ltd), a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), commissioned 100 MW (2×50 MW) Solar Power Plants at Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur district and Sahaswan in Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh,” a company statement said.

Dubai's solar power plant hires Swedish firm to turn desert heat into electricity

The Swedish firm's technology will be used for Phase 4 of the project which is jointly owned by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Saudi Arabia’s Acwa Power and Chinese state-owned Silk Road Fund.

I-T department attaches 4 assets of Nirav Modi; look out circular issued

The department said it has also got issued a Look Out Circular (LoC), also known as a blue corner notice, against Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi, the promoter of Gitanjali Gems, to keep a tab on their entry at all land, air and sea ports in the country.

India's largest floating solar power plant in Kerala to start operations today

"The solar power plant that floats on the surface of water has a capacity of 500 kilowatts (KW). This is the country's largest floating solar plant," the official release issued by Kerala State Electricity Board read.

Tata Steel's Noamundi first iron ore mine with solar plant

"With due consideration towards Tata Steel’s initiatives towards reducing carbon footprint, a three MW solar photovoltaic(PV) power plant has been commissioned at Noamundi and this is the first solar power plant in any iron-ore mine in the country," Tata Steel said today in a release.

Azure Power commissions 100 MW solar project in Andhra Pradesh

The project was auctioned by state-run power producer NTPC, Azure Power said in a statement today.

Arun Jaitley inaugurates Telangana solar plant, Karna windmill project

The plant has been set up for captive consumption of the factory, on 80 acres of spare land available with it, making it self-sufficient not only for its power requirement but also reduced carbon footprint, the Defence Ministry said.

India Power commissions 36-mw solar plant in Uttarakhand

The consolidated estimated enterprise and asset value of India Power are now close to Rs 15,000 crore.

Hindustan Power commissions 50 MW solar plant in Punjab

"The high degree of solar insolation in the state is enabling a generation of 2,20,000 units of clean energy per day," Hindustan Power said in a statement.

OIL rolls out solar power plant for eco-tourism project

"Utpal Bora, Chairman and Managing Director, Oil India Limited, inaugurated a 40 KW solar power plant in Sasoni Merbeel Eco-Tourism Project, which has been provided by OIL under the company's CSR initiatives," the firm said in a statement.

N Chandrababu Naidu commissions 5 MW Solar power plant

The plant, set up at a cost of Rs 37.58 crore in 37 acres, will produce 8.06 million units of power annually.

Rlys targets of using 10% of energy needs from renewable sources

Addressing consultative committee of MPs here, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said that Railways being a "significant" consumer of energy, identifying cost-effective options to achieve and realise an energy system with least environmental impacts is "essential".

Gujarat Alkalies to set up Rs 1936-cr caustic soda plant

Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd (GACL) today said its board has approved setting up of a caustic soda plant along with 130 MW coal-based power unit in Gujarat with an investment Rs 1,936.90 crore.