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SECTOR | 23 Sep 2025, 06:26PM

Kashmir taps solar pumps, but wider rollout of farm scheme delayed

Business Line

Data available on the official website show, over 2,594 standalone solar pumps have been installed across the Union Territory under Component-II of the scheme, with an aggregate capacity of 9.02 MW

ACME Solar secures 1,100 cr refinancing from SBI for 300 MW project in Rajasthan

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SECTOR | 23 Sep 2025, 05:18PM

India's ground-mounted solar power potential at 3,343 GWp: Govt report

Business Standard

India has potential to have about 3,343 GWp ground-mounted solar PV from 27,571 square km of wasteland across the nation, a report by National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) said on Tuesday. NISE is an autonomous specialised institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), mandated for research and development, solar component testing and certification, capacity building, and development of solar products and applications. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of India's ground-mounted solar PV potential, building on the earlier estimate of 748.98 GWp in 2014. The study integrates advanced geospatial datasets and refined methodologies, accounting for key development constraints such as terrain (slope and aspect), sustainable land use, solar irradiance, and proximity to roads and electrical substations. It identifies feasible ground-mounted solar potential of 3,343 GWp across India, derived from 27,571 sq km of wasteland. The report shows that apart from .

Energy and Power

SECTOR | 23 Sep 2025, 06:00AM

Full-cost tariff needed for Discom health

Business Line

Reform measures and debt-restructuring schemes will not deliver unless the issue of tariffs is addressed

Energy and Power

SECTOR | 22 Sep 2025, 02:07PM

Centre urges States to buy more clean energy

Business Line

Over 44 GW of unsold renewable power sparks urgent talks with reluctant State utilities

Energy and Power

SECTOR | 20 Sep 2025

Madhya Pradesh has achieved milestone in renewable energy pricing: CM

Business Standard

In a first in the country, Madhya Pradesh has achieved a milestone in renewable energy pricing with below Rs 3 per unit tariff for upcoming solar projects in Morena, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Saturday. The state has awarded 600 MW and 880 MWh (dual cycle) units for commissioning after calling biddings. The winning bidders Ceigall India Ltd quoted a tariff of Rs 2.70 per unit and ACME Solar Holdings Limited quoted a tariff of Rs 2.764 per unit, he told PTI Videos. It would be the first Solar-Plus-Storage facility in India to ensure an annual availability of 95 per cent supply, Yadav said. Each unit will provide 220 MW of power, through solar panels during the day and batteries charged by solar energy in the evening peak hours, the CM added. In the morning, before panels are charged, the units will draw power from the same batteries recharged from cheaper night-time electricity from the grid. The tariff of Rs 2.70 per unit is the lowest so far in the country, an official ..

Energy and Power

SECTOR | 19 Sep 2025

India records lowest solar-plus-storage tariff at MP Morena project

Business Standard

The bidders included Acme Solar, Adani Renewable, AMPIN Energy, Apraava Energy, CEIGALL India, Dilip Buildcon, Engie, MB Power, NTPC Renewable Energy, Purvah Green, ReNew Solar, Serentica Renewables

Energy and Power

SECTOR | 19 Sep 2025

ORB Energy teams up with Safal Group for large-scale solar in Kenya

Business Standard

Solar solutions provider Orb Energy on Friday announced its collaboration with Safal Group firm Mabati Rolling Mills to accelerate Kenya's green transition through large-scale solar adoption. The collaboration underscores the vital role of solar power in helping energy-intensive industries reduce their carbon footprint while ensuring long-term energy security and cost competitiveness, Orb Energy founder and CEO Damian Miller said in a statement. According to the statement, the Orb Energy, a solar energy solutions provider in India and Africa, has partnered with Safal Group firm Mabati Rolling Mills to accelerate Kenya's green transition through large-scale solar adoption. As part of this partnership, Orb Energy has successfully installed a 2.9 MW rooftop solar system at Mabati Rolling Mills' (MRM) Mariakani facility which is one of the largest rooftop solar installations in Kenya, Miller said. The system will generate approximately 4,200 MWh of clean electricity annually, the compa

Energy and Power

SECTOR | 19 Sep 2025

JSW Energy to acquire Tidong Hydro Project for 1,728 cr in renewables push

Business Standard

JSW Energy will acquire Tidong Hydro Project from Statkraft for 1,728 crore, boosting its hydro portfolio to 1.8 GW and reinforcing its clean energy expansion strategy

Energy and Power

SECTOR | 19 Sep 2025

Adani Power share price target at Rs 818: 3 reasons the stock is up 9%

Economic Times

Shares of Adani Power surged 9% to Rs 687 on the NSE on September 19, driven by renewed investor enthusiasm. Analysts cite three key catalysts for a potential 30% upside, including Morgan Stanley's overweight rating, the company's plan to expand operational capacity from 18.15 GW to 41.9 GW by FY32, and a $2227 billion investment in under-construction projects.

Jefferies Maintains 'Buy' On Adani Green Amid Strong Growth Outlook

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SECTOR | 18 Sep 2025

Govt may rebid 40 GW of renewable energy projects stalled due to lack of power purchase pacts

Business Line

The announcement signals a breakthrough for the country's renewable energy sector, which has concerns with traditional power purchase agreements regarding delays in payment from distribution companies, says FICCI

Government May Rebid 40 GW Of Renewable Projects Stalled Due To Lack Of Power Purchase Deals

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