Solar & Storage Expo Gujarat 2024 Pioneering Milestone in Renewable Energy Innovation; ITI Limited Invites Bids For 500 MW Solar Module and More...

The Solar & Storage Expo Gujarat 2024, held on December 11 at the Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre, concluded with resounding success, solidifying its status as a premier event in the renewable energy sector. The event attracted over 275 professionals, including prominent industry leaders, government representatives, financial institutions, and key stakeholders, creating an extraordinary platform for knowledge-sharing, networking, and innovation.

The ITI Limited, Naini Unit in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has issued a tender for the establishment of a 500 MW fully automated solar photovoltaic (SPV) module manufacturing line on a turnkey basis. The tender is dated January 2, 2025, with a submission deadline of January 23, 2025, at 10:30 AM. The tender opening will take place on the same day at 11:00 AM. The project completion timeline is seven months from the issuance of the purchase order.

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has introduced the Draft Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Ancillary Services) Regulations, 2024, aiming to enhance grid reliability and operational efficiency. The growing complexity of the power sector, driven by renewable energy, rising demand, and grid integration challenges, calls for a structured framework for ancillary services. These services are vital for maintaining grid stability, ensuring uninterrupted power supply, and handling fluctuations in frequency and voltage.

Jublian Infrastructure Limited (JIL) filed a petition before the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) seeking approval for a long-term hybrid renewable energy procurement arrangement. The petition outlined JIL’s plans to secure 9 MW of renewable energy power under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with O2 Renewables III Private Limited at a tariff of ?4.13 per kWh, discovered through competitive bidding. JIL also sought approval for deviations in the procurement guidelines and authorization to proceed with the agreement.

The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, under its powers conferred by the Electricity Act, 2003, establishes these regulations to govern Green Energy Open Access and Banking. These regulations, titled “The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access and Banking) Regulations, 2024,” aim to facilitate connectivity and open access to electricity generated from renewable sources within the state.