Panchabuta-Renewable Energy & Cleantech in India
Archive for December 9, 2012
Andhra Pradesh tenders for 1,000 MW of solar power projects
According to reports, close on the heels of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh has called for investors to put up ‘about 1,000 MW’ of solar power projects in the State. Andhra Pradesh’s transmission utility, APTRANSCO, has put out a list of substations and the solar power capacity that each of them can take. Bidders are to bid … Continue reading
Tata Power, RInfra say no solar power to meet RPO targets
According to reports, private utilities Tata Power and Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra) have blamed inordinate delays in commissioning of solar projects for their failure to meet the solar renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets for the last two completed fiscals. The companies, in separate representations, informed the sectoral regulator MERC in October they could not meet the mandated … Continue reading
Regulator seeks comments on power distribution in Tamil Nadu
According to reports, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has invited suggestions from all stakeholders on a petition filed by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCO) on the distribution of power in the state. The state power utility in the petition says it wants to continue with the current system of power distribution … Continue reading
CESC to commission Rajasthan wind power project soon
According to reports, Kolkata-based RP-Sanjiv Goenka group flagship CESC Ltd plans to complete commissioning of 50 MW wind power at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan in the next six months. According to group Chairman Sanjiv Goenka, the project is estimated to cost Rs 200-300 crore. The group’s proposed 146 MW hydro-electric foray is still in the preparatory stage. … Continue reading
DMRC plans to tap sun, save money
According to reports, Delhi Metro will draft tenders in the coming months for setting up solar power plants in an effort to cut down power costs. Increase in power tariffs has been instrumental in making the city’s new age transport system go green, say DMRC officials. Metro requires about 140 MW power on daily basis to … Continue reading
BHEL plans Rs 20 billion investment for solar manufacturing plant
According to reports, state-run BHEL plans to invest up to Rs 2,000 crore for setting up solar equipment manufacturing facility having a capacity of 600 MW. BHEL, grappling with persisting headwinds in the power sector, is betting on business diversification spread across various areas including solar energy and defence sectors. “Initial investment could be around … Continue reading
