Kalpana Pathak is a Senior Assistant Editor at ET. She tracks coverage of conventional and new energy and infrastructure sectors, with a strong passion for the environment, energy transition, and climate change. Kalpana is also featured in The Economic Times, MSN, and Share Market Updates, and co-hosts ET's The Morning Brief podcast.
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The facility will be built in two 5 GW phases, with the first phase expected to start operations in January 2028, followed by the second about six months later.
Suzlon has earmarked capital expenditure of ₹600-700 crore this fiscal year on capacity expansion and strategic investments under its Suzlon 2.0
Suzlon Energy: Suzlon has earmarked capital expenditure of ₹600-700 crore this fiscal year on capacity expansion and strategic investments under its Suzlon 2.0 growth strategy, Ajay Kapur, CEO, Suzlon Group, told ET after the company’s June quarter earnings.
By: Kalpana Pathak
Essar Energy Transition secured $400 million in financing from European and UK banks. This funding will strengthen its balance sheet and support long-term growth plans. The company's Receivables Purchase Agreement increased significantly to $350 million. Existing lenders ABN AMRO and Natixis increased their commitments substantially.
By: Kalpana Pathak
Renewable energy developers are urgently requesting comprehensive financial assistance from the government due to significant delays in essential transmission projects, resulting in major curtailment of power generation. This mishap has led to severe revenue losses and heightened difficulties with loan obligations. In response, they are advocating for bridge financing and temporary moratoriums to alleviate the financial strain. The government is currently evaluating these challenges to form suitable support initiatives.
By: Kalpana Pathak
Renewable energy developers are urgently requesting comprehensive financial assistance from the government due to significant delays in essential transmission projects, resulting in major curtailment of power generation.
ACME Solar Holdings plans to invest ₹15,000-20,000 crore to expand its renewable energy business, with battery storage as a key focus. The company aims to deploy about 10 GWh of battery capacity this year and enter the data centre power market.
ACME Solar Holdings plans to invest ₹15,000-20,000 crore to expand its renewable energy business, with battery storage as a key focus.
By: Kalpana Pathak
Purvah Green Power will acquire a 1.4 GWp solar portfolio for ₹4,834 crore. This acquisition will increase Purvah's contracted renewable capacity to 4.8 GWp. The acquired solar assets are spread across Rajasthan and Karnataka states. More than ninety percent of capacity is contracted with SECI under long-term agreements.
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The acquisition also brings Purvah closer to RPSG's stated target of building a 10 GW renewable energy platform over the next few years.
