India's Ethanol Production to Reach 9.90 Bn Litres by 2025

Alpex, TP Solar Win SECI’s 400 MW Auction

Alpex Solar and TP Solar, a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy, have won the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) auction to supply domestically manufactured solar modules. SECI awarded 390 MW out of the tendered 400 MW capacity. Alpex secured 97.5 MW, while TP Solar won 292.5 MW at a bid value of Rs 21.61 million per MW. The modules will be supplied to a project site in Ramagiri, Andhra Pradesh. SECI retains the right to adjust the capacity by ±10% at the same price and terms. Additionally, it may place a repeat order for up to 100% of the awarded capacity within six months. ..

Apraava Adds 250.7 MW Wind Power in Gujarat

Apraava Energy has successfully commissioned its largest wind power project, a 250.7 MW facility in Sidhpur, Devbhoomi Dwarka district, Gujarat. Developed under the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) Tranche VIII wind tender, this addition expands Apraava’s operational wind portfolio to approximately 1200 MW. The project features 120 Suzlon wind turbine generators, each with a 2.1 MW capacity, and has secured a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with SECI at Rs 2.83 per kWh. Equipped with advanced fire-suppression and condition-monitoring systems, the project ensures high opera..

TCS Expands in Kochi with Rs 6.9 Billion Investment

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is setting up a 37-acre campus at the Kinfra Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in Kochi, investing Rs 6.9 billion in the project. The new campus will focus on electronics R&D and IT services, generating around 10,000 jobs. To meet its immediate need for 5,000 seats, TCS is also seeking office space at InfoPark in Kochi. The Kerala government is assisting in securing additional space across tech parks in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kozhikode. The government is also expanding the Smart City project in Kakkanad to accommodate more IT firms. Discussions are und..