Articles tagged under: Solar Power

Saatvik Solar’s Long-Term Plans Include 60-Acre Manufacturing Unit in Gandhidham, Gujarat

October 16, 2024
Saatvik Solar’s Long-Term Plans Include 60-Acre Manufacturing Unit in Gandhidham, Gujarat

Ahmedabad: One of India’s top solar PV module manufacturers, Saatvik Solar, has procured 60 acres of land in Gandhidham, Gujarat, for long-term expansion. The company already operates a functional oleo chemicals plant in Gandhidham, an ideal location for export and import due to its proximity to both Kandla and Mundra ports. Saatvik Solar, which operates three solar PV module manufacturing plants and a fourth plant for ancillary products in Ambala, is currently focused on operationalizing a...Read More

Developers can set up solar, wind, hybrid plants, sell or transfer power or asset; Gujarat govt announces decision

September 25, 2024

Gandhinagar: Energy Minister Kanubhai Desai today informed that the state government has made an important decision in the realm of renewable energy. From now on, small industries and MSME companies will be able to set up solar parks, wind parks, and hybrid (wind and solar) projects for captive use. Any developer in the state will be able to establish solar parks, wind parks, or hybrid parks. They will be allowed to sell or transfer the power generated in captive facilities or the assets to smal...Read More

Gujarat to Install 48 MW Solar Rooftop Systems on Government Buildings in 2024-25

September 08, 2024
Gujarat to Install 48 MW Solar Rooftop Systems on Government Buildings in 2024-25

Gandhinagar: Gujarat will install 48 MW solar rooftop systems on various government buildings in 2024-25, with the Department of Climate Change allocating ₹177.4 crore for the project. Over 3,000 Solar Rooftop Systems Now Operational with 56.8 MW Capacity Gujarat boasts a solar energy potential of over 36 GW. To tap into this resource, the state's Climate Change Department is actively installing solar rooftops on government buildings. By March 2024, a total of 3,023 solar rooftop systems...Read More

Bhutan King and PM visit Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat

July 23, 2024
Bhutan King and PM visit Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat

Kutch: Adani Group Chairman, Gautam Adani, welcomed Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay to the Adani Group's renewable energy site at Khavda and Mundra port in Gujarat. The visit aimed to explore collaboration opportunities across various sectors. During their visit, the Bhutanese delegation toured the 30 GW renewable energy site and India's largest commercial port at Mundra. The discussions covered potential cooperation in hydropower, green hydrogen, a...Read More

Gujarat govt launches Akshay Urja portal as single window to apply for renewable energy projects

July 08, 2024
Gujarat govt launches Akshay Urja portal as single window to apply for renewable energy projects

Gandhinagar: Energy Minister Kanubhai Desai today launched the Akshay Urja portal developed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) in this city. The portal aims to streamline the approval process for Renewable Energy Projects, serving as a single-window clearance system. Previously, applicants had to navigate multiple websites including GEDA, GETCO, DISCOM, CEI, SLDS, and EPD to apply for approvals. With the new portal, all applications can now be submitted through a single platform. Additio...Read More

SMC saves Rs 1079 crore through renewable energy and waste management

June 29, 2024
SMC saves Rs 1079 crore through renewable energy and waste management

Surat: Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has saved Rs 1079 crore until now through effective waste management and renewable energy initiatives. SMC saved Rs 60.54 crore from wind power and Rs 6.18 crore from solar power in the financial year 2023-24 alone.SMC has presented its budget for the year 2024-25, amounting to Rs 8700 crore. The budget includes capital expenditure and also focuses on creating additional income sources. SMC’s efforts to save money through tertiary treatment plants, so...Read More

Power demand in Gujarat crosses 23,000 MW mark

April 23, 2024
Power demand in Gujarat crosses 23,000 MW mark

Ahmedabad: With the rise in summer heat, the power demand in the state is also increasing, nearing 24,000 MWs. According to the State Load Despatch Centre, Gujarat's peak power demand on April 20, 2024, stood at 23,916MW, coinciding with a summer high of 491 million units in electricity consumption. With the peak months of summer still ahead, experts believe that this year, the power demand will surpass the previous record of 24,540 MW set in September 2023. On the other hand, the state ha...Read More

AMC installs 2000 KW solar system for water treatment plants; Supply to be affected during 7-13 Feb

February 06, 2024
AMC installs 2000 KW solar system for water treatment plants; Supply to be affected during 7-13 Feb

Sabarmati: Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has installed a 2,000 kw capacity solar system to save electricity bill to run its water treatment plants at Kotarpur, Jaspur and Raska. The installation work is over and solar system's interconnection work is going to be started. It wil create five to six hours halt in power supply. The system once functional will save around 16 lakh to 20 lakh units power. Water distribution from Jaspur will affect on 7 Feb, Kotarpur on 8 Feb, Raska on 9 Feb an...Read More

GUVNL invites bids for 1,125 MW Solar Power Projects in Khavda

January 31, 2024
GUVNL invites bids for 1,125 MW Solar Power Projects in Khavda

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) plans to acquire 1,125 MW of solar power from projects to be established in GSECL's RE Park at Khavda. The procurement will be carried out through a bidding process on a "Build Own Operate" basis. Successful bidders will enter into a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with GUVNL. This initiative involves allocating 12 plots under the tender, with the selection of grid-connected solar PV projects totaling 1,125 MW and two smaller capacity p...Read More

Giga complex at Jamnagar to be commissioned in 2nd half of 2024: Mukesh Ambani at Vibrant Gujarat Summit

January 10, 2024
Giga complex at Jamnagar to be commissioned in 2nd half of 2024: Mukesh Ambani at Vibrant Gujarat Summit

Gandhinagar: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) CMD Mukesh Ambani today while addressing the Vibrant Gujarat Summit here said that a 5,000 acres Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy Giga Complex of Reliance will be commissioned in the second half of 2024. He said Reliance will help Gujarat target to meet half of its energy needs through renewable energy by 2030. Ambani said Gujarat will be a global leader in green growth and Reliance will make it a leading exporter of green products. Ambani described Guj...Read More