Panchabuta-Renewable Energy & Cleantech in India
Archive for January 9, 2013
PR Fonroche and Mahindra EPC realize first Indo-French solar power investments
PR Fonroche, a joint-venture between PR Clean Energy (India) and Fonroche Energie S.a.s (France), has collaborated with Mahindra EPC, to commission two solar photo voltaic based power plants (5 MWp and 15 MWp) at Gajner Village in Bikaner, Rajasthan. These projects were awarded under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission’s Phase I Batch II scheme. This … Continue reading
Solar Energy Society takes Tangedco to court
According to reports, the Solar Energy Society of India has filed a case against the Tamil Nadu’s State-owned electricity generation and distribution company, Tangedco, over the recently closed tender for the purchase of solar power. Tangedco recently floated a tender which called for solar power developers to (set up solar power plants and) sell solar power … Continue reading
Punjab signs PPA for purchase of power from 1.5 MW solar power plant
According to reports, Er.K.D.Chaudhri, Chairman cum Managing Director, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited informed that PSPCL has today signed Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with M/s. Enterprises Business Solution (EBS) Pvt. Ltd., Mohali for purchase of 1.5 MW Solar Power from Solar Power Project established by firm at Village Shadra-Sahiba, Tehsil Balachour Distt. SBS Nagar, Punjab. The … Continue reading
Nalco commissions first wind power project
According to reports, National Aluminium Co Ltd (Nalco) has commissioned its first wind power project at Gandikota in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. The Government-owned company invested Rs 275 crore for the 50-MW Suzlon-erected project. Nalco signed a power purchase agreement with the State’s power transmission utility Transco last week and has begun injection of power … Continue reading
Odisha power rates drop at energy exchanges due to evacuation problems
According to reports, the rates of power generated from Odisha have been declining in the energy market over the past couple of months because of evacuation problems precipitated by poor transmission infrastructure, said the state-run power traderGridco Ltd. The rates, which were as high as Rs 6.30 per unit in November 2012, came down to Rs 4.50 … Continue reading
Surat Municipal Corporation to inaugurate rooftop solar plant
According to reports, with the installation of the rooftop solar power plant at the Science Centre in City Light nearing completion, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is planning to inaugurate during the upcoming visit of Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi in the city next week. Official sources said the civic body has installed rooftop solar power … Continue reading
