GSECL Plans to set up 210 MW grid-connected solar power project in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat. Bids were invited recently. The scope of work involves the design, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the project with the evacuation of power into the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation’s substation.

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has invited comments from stakeholders on its discussion paper to start a regulatory process for determining tariffs for wind-solar hybrid projects. The GERC noted that the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) had discovered tariffs in some states substantially lower than the generic tariff it had decided.

Has been identified as the nodal agency to establish e-vehicle charging stations. The Kerala State Electricity Board envisages 250 EV charging stations across the state. The project is being implemented using government funds. Work is progressing in Kollam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, and Kannur districts.

Plans to set up a second power house of 780 MW at its existing Moolamattam power plant of Idukki reservoir. KSEB has selected Water and Power Consultancy Services (Wapcos) to prepare the detailed project report (DPR) of the proposed power house.

The Karnataka government has set up 112 charging stations in Bangalore. Of these stations, 12 are DC (direct current) fast charging points and 100 are AC (alternate current) points for EVs, including scooters, autos and cars.

The World Bank has sanctioned Rs. 95 crore to develop power supply connectivity in South Dinajpur. A new 33/11 KV GIS substation with 33 KV and 11 KV line will be installed under the project, work on which will start by the end of December. The project will be completed within 36 months on turnkey basis.

KSEB has selected Consyst—a Kochi-based system integrator providing Industry 4.0 automation solutions—to build a State Renewable Energy Data Centre in Thiruvananthapuram district. The scope of work includes design, engineering, supply and commissioning of IT equipment and software solutions to collect real-time data from solar power plants across the state.

Rockfeller Foundation arm Smart Power India (SPI) has made a case for decentralised power generation, franchise models and smart grids in the new electricity law. This will bring in innovation to remote rural areas and help in providing affordable and reliable electricity to all customers through off-grid and grid integration models.

The Goa government’s recent decision to implement the Rural Village Electrification Scheme for households through renewable energy will help 90 houses in Sangum, Quepem, Sattari and Canacona get electricity. Under the scheme, 100% financial assistance will be provided to households for a 500 Wp solar system.