QatarEnergy has unveiled plans for a new solar mega project that will more than double the country’s solar energy output. The project will increase Qatar’s PV solar capacity to around 4 GW by constructing one of the world’s largest solar plants in Dukhan, with a capacity of 2 GW.
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Jakson Engineering Limited (JEL) has announced an investment of Rs 20 billion to set up a 2.5 GW solar cell manufacturing plant. The module manufacturing plant is estimated to be completed in six months while the commissioning of the solar cell plant will take place in the coming 15...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued draft amendment to Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells from April 1, 2026, to accommodate the expected increase in solar PV cell capacity.
Under the new guidelines, all projects falling under the purview...
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SJVN Limited and GMR Energy Limited for the establishment of a 900 MW Upper Karnali hydro-electric project in Nepal. This partnership will increase the development of renewable energy infrastructure and improve regional energy security.
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Reportedly, the Gujarat government is planning to install 48 MW of solar rooftop systems on various government buildings with a budget of Rs 1.77 billion.
By March 2024, solar rooftop systems with a combined capacity of 56.8 MW had already been installed across government departments. The additional 48 MW planned...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a draft amendment to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells from April 1, 2026 to accommodate the expected increase in solar PV cell capacity.
Under the new guidelines, all projects falling under...
China’s central planning agencies have released the “Action Plan for Accelerating the Construction of a New Power System (2024-27)” to achieve the country’s dual carbon goals of peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and reaching carbon neutrality by 2060.
The plan emphasises on three key areas: implementing a clean and efficient...
Results for the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) Tranche XVI auction to develop 1.2 GW of inter-state transmission system (ISTS) connected solar projects located across India have been announced. The projects will be set up on a build, own and operate basis. The tender was issued in May...
Oriana Power has received an order of Rs 2.47 billion under engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) segment for setting up a 52 MW ground mounted solar plant for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Operations and Maintenance support for 5 years, Central Transmission Utility (CTU) approval...
Orkla India, has entered into a partnership with CleanMax for the supply and generation of solar energy from a 6.6 MWp Solar Power Plant in Jagaluru, Karnataka. This agreement takes place through a 25-year power purchase agreement. This will enable all Karnataka-based Orkla factories to run completely on renewable...