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Wonder Cement to Procure 30 MW from Sunsure’s Solar Projects

Rajasthan-based Wonder Cement will procure 30 MW of solar power from Sunsure Energy’s 150 MW project in Solapur, Maharashtra, and 49 MW project in Augasi, Uttar Pradesh. The two companies signed power purchase agreements for the supply of power to Wonder Cement’s facilities in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Dhule, Maharashtra. Wonder Cement expects to meet 67% of its electricity needs at the Dhule facility and 52% at the Aligarh facility through solar power procurement.

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Over 10 GW of SECI-Awarded Renewable Capacity Yet to Find Offtakers

India’s renewable energy procurement pipeline is witnessing a growing build-up of unsold renewable capacity, with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) holding nearly 10.1 GW of awarded renewable power across various programs. The power available for sale with SECI spans solar, hybrid, and firm dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects, reflecting a widening gap between project awards and offtake tie-ups with the distribution companies (DISCOMs).

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Karnataka Proposes New Rules for Transmission Licenses Under Competitive Bidding

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued draft regulations to govern the grant of transmission licenses for intrastate projects awarded through competitive bidding, laying down a detailed framework covering licensing procedures, tariff adoption, and operational obligations. The Commission has invited feedback on the draft regulations within 15 days.

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KPI Green, NTPC Renewable Energy Commission Solar Capacities at Khavda

Surat-based renewable solutions provider, KPI Green Energy, has commenced power generation and supply from its 200 MW grid-connected solar power project at the 1.8 GW Gujarat State Electricity Corporation’s (GSECL) Solar Park (South Block) in Khavda. The project was awarded by the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL). In another development, NTPC Renewable Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy, announced that the first 210 MW of the 1.2 GW Khavda-II Solar PV Project has begun operations.  

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