Renewable Power

India currently has 150 Gw of installed RE capacity

Indian companies are expanding their renewable energy capacity, with the government aiming to add at least 500 GW of clean energy by 2030 to reduce emissions

India's total installed power generation capacity has grown around 80 per cent over the last 10 years to 4,46,190 MW (4.46 GW) in June 2024, Parliament was informed on Monday. The installed capacity, which was 2,48,554 MW in March 2014, reached 4,46,190 MW in June, the Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik said. In a reply to the Rajya Sabha, he said the installed capacity of coal-based power has increased from 1,39,663 MW in March 2014 to 2,10,969 MW in June 2024. While the installed capacity of renewable sector has increased from 75,519 MW in March 2014 to 1,95,013 MW in June 2024, the minister added. The Government of India proposes to set up an additional minimum 80 GW coal-based capacity by 2031-32, Naik said. He further said 1,95,181 circuit kilometer (ckm) of transmission lines, 7,30,794 MVA of transformation capacity and 82,790 MW of inter-regional capacity have been added, connecting the whole country into one grid running on one frequency with the capability of

NTPC Green Energy Limited has signed a joint venture agreement with Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited to develop renewable power parks and projects in Uttar Pradesh. The renewable energy (RE) power generated from the proposed joint venture company (JVC) will meet the Renewable Generation Obligation (RGO) of Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL), NTPC said in an exchange filing. "Wholly-owned subsidiary NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has signed a joint venture agreement with UPRVUNL on March 4, 2024, in Lucknow for development of renewable power parks and projects in Uttar Pradesh," it said. NGEL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of state-owned power giant NTPC with an operational capacity of over 3.4 GW and 26 GW in the pipeline, including 7 GW under implementation.

Torrent Power has emerged as the successful bidder to supply 388 million units (MU) of electricity from its gas-based plant under a government scheme from March 16, 2024, to June 30, 2024, the company said on Friday. It has been awarded a contract by NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN) under the government's Crunch Period scheme to overcome high power demand during summer, the company said in a statement. According to the statement, Torrent has a 2,730 MW gas-based power generation capacity. Torrent Power has emerged as a successful bidder under the competitive bidding, and received a Letter of Award from the NVVN on March 1, 2024, for the supply of power from its gas-based power plant during the forthcoming summer's crunch/high power demand periods from March 16, 2024, to June 30, 2024, period. The government, through NVVN, came up with the crunch / high-demand period scheme last year to harness Gas-Based Power Generation (GBPG) to overcome the country's rising power demand, .

Torrent Power on Friday said it has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Railway Energy Management Company Ltd (REMCL) for a grid-connected round the clock renewable power project. The project shall be commissioned within 24 months from the signing of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Torrent Power said in a statement. "The project cost is approximately Rs 2,700 crore for installing about 325 MW of renewable capacity for supply of 100 MW RE-RTC power. The tender requires to maintain minimum annual capacity utilisation factor of 75 per cent in the first 3 years and 85 per cent from fourth year onwards," Torrent Power said. The 325 MW of renewable capacity includes wind, solar, and battery storage, the company said. The project has been secured at tariff of Rs 4.25/Kwh for a period of 25 years.

Avaada Energy on Friday said it has secured over 1,400 MWp solar projects across the country from state-owned agencies. The company has secured projects with capacities of 421 MW, 280 MW, and 700 MW in tenders issued by SECI, GUVNL, and NTPC, respectively, according to a statement. These projects, slated for development in Gujarat and Rajasthan, underscore the company's commitment to expanding its renewable energy footprint in India, the statement said. "Avaada Energy, a key entity in the Avaada Group's renewable energy division, is pleased to announce its successful acquisition of approximately 1,400 MWp in solar energy projects through recent tenders by central and state government agencies in India," it said. The Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with these agencies will span 25 years. These projects are slated for completion within a timeframe of 24 months. Upon commissioning, these solar installations are expected to generate an estimated annual output of approximately 2,410

The state utility also plans to add 4 to 5 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power and 3 GW of coal-fired power capacity during the same period, said the executive

India is looking to achieve the target of 50 per cent of its total power capacity coming from renewable energy ahead of its stated timeline of 2030, a senior government official said on Friday. Out of a total capacity target of 500 gigawatt from non-fossil sources, 485 gigawatt is being envisaged to come from renewable energy (RE), Secretary at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Bhupinder Singh Bhalla said. Speaking at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit here, he said, "Our share of renewable energy in the total energy has increased substantially. Now it's over 42 per cent of India's total energy capacity and that is significant." He further said, "We are committed to achieve 50 per cent of the capacity by 2030 and we are on path to achieve that and we hope to do that much earlier than 2030." Bhalla said India's RE capacity has increased from about 76 gigawatts in 2014 to 180 gigawatts at present. "The target is of 500 gigawatt of non-fossil capacity, out of which we will hav

Company to set up a 1,000 Mw renewable power unit; investment to encompass projects in Gujarat, Rajasthan

Earlier this month, ACL announced to complete acquisition of Sanghi Industries Limited (SIL) at an enterprise value of Rs 5,185 crore

Under the terms of the agreement, Suzlon will supply the wind turbines (equipment supply) and execute the project including, the erection and commissioning

Calls to phase out unabated fossil fuels, reform subsidies on it and triple global renewable energy capacity may find their way into the outcome of the first-ever global stocktake, a periodic assessment of collective efforts to achieve the Paris Agreement goals. Initiated in Glasgow in 2021, the first-ever global stocktake will conclude at the annual climate talks (COP28) in Dubai in December. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) recently released a report summarising submissions made by countries and non-party stakeholders regarding the political response to the global stocktake. "They will inform negotiations but there's no guarantee any particular element will make it into the final text. With that said, fossil fuel phase-out is prominently featured in this long list of possible decision elements," Natalie Jones, a policy advisor at climate policy think tank International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), said. According to the UNFCCC ..

Renewables solution provider Suzlon Group on Friday announced that it has bagged a large order for a 201.6 MW wind energy project from Teq Green Power XI, a part of O2 Power. However, the company did not disclose the value of the order in its statement. "Suzlon will supply the wind turbines (equipment supply) and execute the project including erection and commissioning," a Suzlon statement said. The company will also provide operation and maintenance services post-commissioning. "Suzlon Group today announced a significantly large new order acquisition for its 3 MW series of wind turbines from Teq Green Power XI Pvt Ltd, part of O2 Power Pvt Ltd," it stated. The Suzlon will install 64 of its largest wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 3.15 MW each for the 201.6 MW wind power project. The project is expected to be commissioned in 2025. Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman, Suzlon Group said, "We are delighted to welcome Teq Green

The company's consolidated revenue for Q1FY24 was Rs 15,003 crore, reflecting a minimal increase of 2 per cent

The rollout of solar and wind power installations, which are anticipated to reach 440 gigawatts in 2023, has been boosted by high fossil fuel prices, the report said

'65% of energy capacity to come from renewables by 2030'

The PDA will remain in effect for 25 years starting from the date of the commissioning of the project, with targeted wheeling scheduled for August 2024

India currently has a total renewable energy capacity of 168.96 GW (as on February 28, 2023) with about 82 GW at various stages of implementation and about 41 GW under tendering stage

Renewable power project proposals are beginning to make their presence felt in state investment meets