UPPCL signs power purchase agreement for 110 MW solar power with the solar power developers...

 

The UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has entered into an agreement with solar power developers for purchasing 110mw of power.

The agreement was entered in the presence of UP chief secretary, Javed Usmani, who said that under the state solar policy the state government will be setting up 500mw of power solar power plants in the state.

The UP New Energy Development Authority (UPNEDA) had invited bids for setting up of power plants compositely to the tune of 200mw. The authority had also put in place a competitive bidding process for power tariff from these power plants. Against this, the authority received bids for 130mw. On Friday, the UPPCL signed the agreement for 110mw power.

The solar power plants with which the agreement was signed included, 10mw by Azure Surya Private Limited, 50mw by M/s Essel Infra Project, 20mw by Moser Baer, 10mw by M/s Refex Energy, 10mw by M/s Jackson Power and 10mw to be set up by DK Infracon. All these power plants are proposed to be set up in Bundelkhand region. Usmani said that NEDA would soon invite bids for the rest 370mw.

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UP Government to provide subsidy of Rs. 30,000 to install solar power panels...

 

In order to provide solar power-run equipment to the beneficiaries of Ram Manohar Lohia Gramin Awas Yojna, the UP state authorities have decided to provide Rs 30,000 each to beneficiary to install solar power panels. Over 1.14 lakh beneficiaries would be benefited by the scheme.

The rural development department had consulted the agency concerned to select the model of fans, either ceiling or table, that would be suitable to run on solar power, simultaneously with light bulbs or CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps) in the villages.

Officials pointed out that the first and second phase of the scheme will be implemented simultaneously and completed in March next year. For the phase of 2012-13, the government had already released adequate funds to construct around 68,000 Lohia houses. It has also made a provision of over 500 crores to construct around 45,200 houses for the second phase of 2013-14.

It is yet to be decided whether UPNEDA will provide domestic solar equipment directly or cash would be given to beneficiaries to purchase solar fans. Under Lohia Grameen Awas Yojana, the state government has allotted funds for the scheme to provide shelter to homeless rural populace. UP Non-Conventional Energy Development Agency (NEDA) has been roped in for the purpose.

The agency would set up a centre to solve the grievances of the people in maintaining and operating domestic solar lights with a 5-year warranty.

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UP Government issues LoI to seven companies for 130 MW solar projects in Bundelkhand region...

 

Uttar Pradesh Government has issued Letter of Intent to seven companies for setting up 130 MW solar power plants. All these power plants will be constructed in the Bundelkhand region.

National Hydro Power Corporation in joint venture with Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Authority is also setting up a 100 MW solar project in Kapli, Jalaun District in Bundelkhand. 

The seven companies which have been issued letter of intent are:

• M/s Colonizers and Developers
• Jackson Power Private Limited
• DK Infracon Private Limited
• Rifex Energy Private Limited
• Azure Surya Private Limited
• Essel Infra Project Private Limited
• Moserbaer Clean Energy Limited

 

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UP Government to invest Rs. 2,300 Crores for solar projects with eight firms...

 

Uttar Pradesh Government is planning to enter into agreements worth Rs. 2,300 Crores with eight firms for the solar power projects in the state.

The New & Renewable Energy Development Authority (NEDA) which is a state nodal agency for the renewable energy development has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) for a 100 MW Solar Project in Jalaun.

As the MoU, the  NHPC will be required to set up a joint-venture within three months. While NEDA will provide the land and contribute in terms of equity, the power company will be responsible for power generation. The proposed project is also slated to be the largest single solar plant unit in the country, till date.

The government will also sign pre-purchase agreements (PPAs) on August 8 with seven power companies for total power generation of 130 MW. With rates of bidding ranging between Rs 8.01 to Rs 9.33 per unit, the state government will also, as part of the PPA, agree to purchase power for 12 years.

According to the agreed arrangement, the state government will bear the cost of transmission infrastructure, while the remaining overheads will have to be borne by the production companies. All power generated by the companies will be bought by the UP government for the first 12 years of setting up the generation plants.

 

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