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TPREL adds 752 MW in Q1, eyes 7.3 GW by FY26-end
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/07/2025 Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) commissioned 752 MW of solar capacity in the first quarter of 2025-26, more than doubling its Q1 addition from last year. This marks a 112 per cent increase from the 354 MW commissioned in Q1 2024-25. With this, TPREL’s total operational utility-scale capacity has reached 5.6 GW, comprising 4.6 GW of solar and 1 GW of wind. The company plans to add another 1.7...
CCI clears BII’s investment in ReNew’s solar manufacturing arm
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/07/2025 The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved British International Investment’s (BII) proposed investment in ReNew Photovoltaics Private Limited. BII will invest through a securities subscription arrangement in ReNew’s solar manufacturing arm, which focuses on producing solar modules and cells in India. BII has made several climate-focused investments in the country over the past two years. In May 2025, BII invested $100 million in ReNew Energy Global Plc to support...
Coal India signs MoU with Hindustan Copper to explore critical minerals
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/07/2025 Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) to explore joint opportunities in copper and critical minerals. The move marks CIL’s growing push beyond coal, aligning with India’s National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). CIL is targeting minerals used in batteries, electric vehicles, and clean energy technologies. The company’s international strategy supports this shift. India joined the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) in June...
EU targets 90% emissions cut by 2040, launches Hydrogen Mechanism for clean industry
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 The European Commission (EC) has proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law, targeting a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. The amendment builds on the legally binding commitment to climate neutrality by 2050, which came into effect in July 2021. The proposal is grounded in the Commission Political Guidelines for 2024–2029 and is part of a broader push to align industrial competitiveness,...
NCT backs HVDC over battery storage for Barmer solar evacuation
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 At its 30th meeting, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) approved high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology to evacuate 6 GW of solar power from Barmer in Rajasthan to South Kalamb in Maharashtra. The committee rejected battery energy storage system (BESS) as an alternative following a cost analysis by the Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL). The proposal had been under discussion for months as the Central Electricity Authority (CEA)...
Power Ministry amends ISTS rules to delegate approval powers
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 The Ministry of Power has notified the Electricity (Transmission System Planning, Development and Recovery of Inter-State Transmission Charges) Amendment Rules, 2025, introducing a key change to the rules first issued in 2021. The amendment inserts a new proviso in Rule 3(5), allowing the Central Government to delegate its powers to the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) and the Central Transmission Utility (CTU) for approving Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) projects. This...
THDC begins commercial operation process for second unit of Tehri PSP
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 THDC India Limited (THDCIL) has initiated the commercial operation date (COD) process for the second unit of its Tehri Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) in Uttarakhand. The 250 MW unit is part of the 1,000 MW Tehri PSP project. The milestone was virtually inaugurated by Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power. The Tehri PSP is India’s first variable speed pumped storage facility. It is also the largest pumped storage project...
Patel Infra and EnerGrid win SJVN’s 375 MW battery storage auction in UP
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 SJVN Limited has announced the results of its standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) auction in Uttar Pradesh. The 375 MW/1,500 MWh tender has been awarded to Patel Infrastructure and Enerica Infra 3 (EnerGrid). Patel Infrastructure secured 187.5 MW/750 MWh at a tariff of Rs 359,000 per MW per month. EnerGrid matched the capacity with a slightly higher tariff of Rs 359,999 per MW per month. The tender was issued...
CEA releases new AWS rules to improve weather data in renewable projects
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued revised guidelines for Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) in solar and wind power plants. The rules will improve the accuracy of real-time weather data, strengthen grid reliability, and support regulatory compliance for renewable energy developers. AWS units are to be installed within the boundaries of the project site. For solar plants, the AWS location should reflect the terrain and panel tilt. For wind projects,...
Jain Irrigation–H2e Power JV wins PGCIL green hydrogen pilot project
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has awarded a Rs 233.39 million contract to a joint venture of Jain Irrigation Systems Limited and H2e Power Systems Private Limited for setting up a green hydrogen microgrid pilot project. The project involves establishing a Solar PV-powered green hydrogen and fuel cell-based microgrid pilot at the 400/220/33 kV Neemrana substation in Rajasthan. Listed as T&D-Pilot Package GH2-01, the project will be executed...
Kanohar Electricals secures Rs 5.69 billion transformer order
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 Kanohar Electricals Limited has won a contract valued at Rs 5,686.69 million from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for the supply of high-capacity power transformers under its bulk procurement programme. The order, listed as 400 kV Transformer Package-4TR-08-BULK under Lot 4, includes the procurement of: 17 units of 500 MVA, 400/220/33 kV, 3-phase transformers 2 units of 500 MVA, 400/230/33 kV, 3-phase transformers 1 unit of 315 MVA,...
FAC clears forest diversion for Sawalkote hydro project in J&K
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has granted in-principle approval to divert 847.17 hectares of forest land in Jammu & Kashmir for the Sawalkote Hydro Electric Project. The land spans across the Udhampur, Mahore, Batote, and Ramban forest divisions. The 1,856 MW project will be built on the Chenab river in the Ramban district. It is being developed by NHPC Limited...
AERB grants operational license for Kakrapar Atomic Power Project in Gujarat
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted the License for Operation to Units 3 and 4 of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS-3 and KAPS-4), clearing the way for full-scale commercial operation of India’s first 700 MWe indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs). The licensing comes after nearly 15 years of detailed, multi-stage safety reviews. The process spanned siting, construction, and full-power commissioning, with input from reactor safety experts...
Green Energy Corridor Phase I nears finish line
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 The Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase I is close to completion in four states, with 20 GW of the planned 24 GW renewable energy capacity already commissioned. The remaining 4 GW is expected to be completed soon. GEC Phase I was launched to improve grid infrastructure for integrating large-scale renewable energy. It spans eight states: Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu. The project...
Hazoor and KPI Green bag EPC deals for solar projects in Khavda
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 Hazoor Multi Projects Limited (HMPL) has secured an EPC contract worth Rs 9,130 million from Apollo Green Energy Limited. The contract is for the 200 MW Khavda Solar PV Project – Phase XVII (NHPC) in Gujarat. The Letter of Award (LoA) was issued on July 4, 2025. Apollo Green had won this project from NHPC Limited in August 2024. NHPC, in turn, secured the 200 MW capacity at a tariff...
Adani Green commissions 50 MW solar project in Khavda
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 Adani Solar Energy Jodhpur Six Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has commissioned 50 MW of solar capacity in Khavda, Gujarat. The project is part of the larger 600 MW solar development awarded under the ISTS-VIII tranche. This capacity falls under the 600 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power project awarded to SBE Renewables Fifteen Private Limited in February 2020. The winning...
India releases strategy to scale copper and aluminium
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 Union Minister for Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy has released two key strategy documents—the Copper Vision Document and the Aluminium Vision Document. Both aim to secure raw materials and support India’s long-term growth in energy, transport, and infrastructure. The announcement was made at the International Conference on Sustainable and Responsible Mining in Hyderabad. The Copper Vision Document projects a six-fold rise in demand by 2047. It sets a...
IEX reports strong Q1 performance driven by RTM, green market growth
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported 10,852 million units (MU) of traded electricity volume in June 2025, a 6.5% year-on-year increase. This was led by a 34% rise in Real-Time Market (RTM) volumes and a 30% increase in the green market. However, volumes in the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) and Term-Ahead Market (TAM) declined by 5% and 30% respectively. Average market prices dropped sharply. RTM cleared at Rs 3.73 per unit...
IFC backs IndiGrid’s 180 MW battery storage project in Gujarat
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/07/2025 The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) have partnered to develop a 180 MW/360 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Gujarat. IFC has committed $55 million (Rs 4.6 billion approx.) in long-term financing to the project through listed non-convertible debentures. This includes $38.5 million from IFC’s account and $16.5 million in concessional finance from the Clean Technology Fund under the Climate Investment Funds framework....
IREDA sanctions Rs 117.40 billion in Q1
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/07/2025 The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has sanctioned Rs 117.40 billion in loans during the first quarter of FY26, marking a 29 per cent increase from Rs 91.36 billion in the same period last year. Loan disbursements also rose by 31 per cent year-on-year to Rs 69.81 billion. IREDA’s outstanding loan book stood at Rs 799.60 billion at the end of the quarter, 27 per cent higher than the...
TPREL adds 752 MW in Q1, eyes 7.3 GW by FY26-end
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/07/2025 Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) commissioned 752 MW of solar capacity in the first quarter of 2025-26, more than doubling its Q1 addition from last year. This marks a 112 per cent increase from the 354 MW commissioned in Q1 2024-25. With this, TPREL’s total operational utility-scale capacity has reached 5.6 GW, comprising 4.6 GW of solar and 1 GW of wind. The company plans to add another 1.7...
CCI clears BII’s investment in ReNew’s solar manufacturing arm
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/07/2025 The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved British International Investment’s (BII) proposed investment in ReNew Photovoltaics Private Limited. BII will invest through a securities subscription arrangement in ReNew’s solar manufacturing arm, which focuses on producing solar modules and cells in India. BII has made several climate-focused investments in the country over the past two years. In May 2025, BII invested $100 million in ReNew Energy Global Plc to support...
Coal India signs MoU with Hindustan Copper to explore critical minerals
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/07/2025 Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) to explore joint opportunities in copper and critical minerals. The move marks CIL’s growing push beyond coal, aligning with India’s National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). CIL is targeting minerals used in batteries, electric vehicles, and clean energy technologies. The company’s international strategy supports this shift. India joined the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) in June...
EU targets 90% emissions cut by 2040, launches Hydrogen Mechanism for clean industry
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 The European Commission (EC) has proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law, targeting a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. The amendment builds on the legally binding commitment to climate neutrality by 2050, which came into effect in July 2021. The proposal is grounded in the Commission Political Guidelines for 2024–2029 and is part of a broader push to align industrial competitiveness,...
NCT backs HVDC over battery storage for Barmer solar evacuation
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 At its 30th meeting, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) approved high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology to evacuate 6 GW of solar power from Barmer in Rajasthan to South Kalamb in Maharashtra. The committee rejected battery energy storage system (BESS) as an alternative following a cost analysis by the Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL). The proposal had been under discussion for months as the Central Electricity Authority (CEA)...
Power Ministry amends ISTS rules to delegate approval powers
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/07/2025 The Ministry of Power has notified the Electricity (Transmission System Planning, Development and Recovery of Inter-State Transmission Charges) Amendment Rules, 2025, introducing a key change to the rules first issued in 2021. The amendment inserts a new proviso in Rule 3(5), allowing the Central Government to delegate its powers to the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) and the Central Transmission Utility (CTU) for approving Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) projects. This...
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Power Sector News Roundup for June 12, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 12/06/2025 India: IREDA raises Rs 2,005 crore via QIP CPCB issues draft solar waste guidelines under e-waste rules ACME commissions 75 MW solar in Bikaner Orient Green approves EPC contract for 7 MW solar in Tamil Nadu K.P. Energy gets CTUIL approval for 100 MW wind power transmission Hitachi Energy wins Rs 6.47 billion 765 kV transformers order REC PDCL transfers Talegaon transmission SPV to Adani Consultancy wins and L1s announced...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 11, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/06/2025 Global: AI giants see 150% rise in emissions amid data centre energy surge India: IndiGrid to acquire ReNew solar and transmission assets RSTL and Onix form JV for 225 MW decentralised solar in Maharashtra U-Solar commissions solar project in Karnataka, plans 50 MW expansion L&T secures transmission orders in India and Middle East PGCIL launches national network system project REC board approves Rs 1.55 trillion bond plan, to strike off...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 10, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 10/06/2025 Global: Indonesia plans 69.5 GW new capacity by 2034 India: JSW signs wind PPA with Adani, commissions 281 MW hybrid project NTPC signs solar PPA with UPPCL, commissions 110.52 MW at Khavda NTPC commissions 193 MW at Nokh solar park NHPC starts commercial ops for 53.57 MW solar in Bikaner Envision to supply WTGs to Purvah Green REC gets CBDT nod to issue Rs 50 billion zero coupon bonds NHPC...
Power Sector News Roundup for July 7, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/07/2025 India: IFC backs IndiGrid’s 180 MW battery storage project in Gujarat IREDA sanctions Rs 117.40 billion in Q1 TPREL adds 752 MW in Q1, eyes 7.3 GW by FY26-end CCI clears BII’s investment in ReNew’s solar manufacturing arm Coal India signs MoU with Hindustan Copper to explore critical minerals Coal Ministry launches digital exploration module and RECLAIM framework JSW Energy signs BESPA for 500 MWh BESS project in Rajasthan Seven...
Power Sector News Roundup for July 4, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 04/07/2025 Global: Ofgem approves £24bn plan to upgrade UK energy networks US Senate passes energy bill to phase out key renewables tax credits India: Adani Power in race for 2,400 MW Pirpainti project in Bihar MCX to launch monthly electricity futures from July 10 Bangladesh pays $437 million to Adani Power CEA and IIT Roorkee sign MoU for joint work on power sector research India plans battery electric truck shift to...
Power Sector News Roundup for July 3, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 03/07/2025 India: NTPC REL commissions over 97 MW solar capacity in Khavda park Toyota Tsusho and CleanMax to jointly develop 300 MW RE project SGEL begins operations of 100.25 MW solar capacity in Bikaner EAC reviews hydro and pumped storage projects worth over Rs 37.5 billion NHPC starts operations of 53.57 MW solar capacity in Bikaner Solex Green secures solar contracts for 24.1 MW World Bank may fund Rs 1 billion...
Power Sector News Roundup for July 2, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 02/07/2025 Global: Philippines issues draft policy for first nuclear power plant India: MNRE expands solar ALMM list to 91,458 MW Adani Green crosses 15,000 MW renewable milestone Coal Ministry to launch online exploration module on 4 July SECI crosses 60 GW in renewable power sale agreements Juniper Green and Rayzon Solar file DRHPs with SEBI to raise IPOs Eight firms qualify for Gujarat RE transmission project, three for ERGS-I BHEL wins...
Power Sector News Roundup for July 1, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 01/07/2025 Global: South Korea to dismantle Kori-1, its first nuclear decommissioning India: NTPC REL begins full commercial operation of 325 MW solar project in MP MCL to invest Rs 649 billion in clean and thermal energy NHPC and IOCL sign MoU to develop renewable energy projects NTPC commissions 142 MW solar and 146 MW hybrid capacity in Gujarat’s Khavda NLC India secures 450 MW hybrid project under NTPC tender NTPC commissions...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 30, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 30/06/2025 Global: World Bank grants $146 mn to rebuild Syria’s electricity network India: Fibe launches solar loan solution for middle-income homes in small cities Toyota Kirloskar and Ohmium to develop green hydrogen solutions in India THDC to supply 184 MW power to Gujarat from Tehri pumped storage Aseem Infrastructure secures $80 million green loan from DBS Bank NSE likely to waive transaction charges on electricity futures contracts Bondada Engineering sets up...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 27, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 28/06/2025 Global: Palantir and The Nuclear Company launch AI tool for nuclear projects World Bank and IAEA partner to support nuclear energy in developing countries India: Greenzo wins Rs 3.2 bn order for 20 MW green hydrogen project CeNS develops solar-powered device for green hydrogen production Emmvee wins order for solar modules from KPI Green BAJEL wins substation contract for 400 kV and 765 kV AIS projects Som Projects bags civil...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 26, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 26/06/2025 Global: DGPC signs MoU with B.Grimm to develop renewable energy in Bhutan India: Servotech and Solarium secure rooftop solar contracts India opens EV manufacturing scheme portal to attract global players Adani to invest up to USD 20 billion yearly for 100 GW by 2030 L&T raises Rs 5 billion via India’s first ESG bonds, wins USD 50 million contract Maharashtra to cut electricity tariffs by 26% over five years: CM...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 25, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 25/06/2025 Global: EU proposes transforming Mediterranean into Europe’s clean energy hub India: Centre pushes eastern states to plan one nuclear plant per state Blupine secures Rs 24.16 bn loan for FDRE project in Karnataka ACME commissions solar and wind projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat ACME signs PPA with NHPC for 250 MW FDRE project in Rajasthan Enviro Infra acquires solar assets in Odisha and Maharashtra Three JVs win Rs 10.67 bn...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 24, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 24/06/2025 Global: New York to build 1 GW advanced nuclear plant India: MNRE releases draft guidelines for SPV inverter testing under 2025 order Gentari plans to sell up to 50% stake in India renewables unit NLCIL wins 500 MWh battery storage project from Tamil Nadu EPTA seeks relaxed ISTS waiver phase-out for ongoing RE projects CESC, BSPGCL invite bids for solar projects in Karnataka and Bihar Envision’s 5 MW wind turbine...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 23, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 23/06/2025 Global: EU launches Citizen Energy Advisory Hub India: Power Ministry expands financial options in transmission bidding norms Suzlon wins 170 MW wind project order in Andhra Pradesh KPI Green wins 36.87 MW captive solar projects India calls for energy cooperation and global green transition at G7 summit AHAsolar wins Rs 1.65 million consultancy order for solar projects L&T secures land in Kandla for green hydrogen project Hindustan Power to develop...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 20, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 20/06/2025 Global: Spain’s April blackout: Grid failure or planning flaw? India: PFC invites PMA bids for three transmission projects BSPTCL re-invites bids for grid substations and transmission lines in Bihar MAHAPREIT invites bids for 500 MW rooftop solar projects at MSMEs CEA proposes safety norms for battery energy storage systems in 2025 draft Arunachal Cabinet launches Rs 20 billion state power programme Hyosung wins Rs 7.69 billion STATCOM contract Ganesh Green...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 19, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 19/06/2025 Global: China ramps up pilot hydrogen programme to meet 2035 targets India: Jakson Group expands solar O&M to 5 GWp PEKB coal mine becomes Chhattisgarh’s first to run entirely on solar power Saatvik, Solarium, and Ahaan announce new solar module manufacturing plans Crompton wins Rs 1.01 billion order for solar pumps Only two underground coal blocks receive bids in 12th auction round AEML invites bids for two 220 kV cable...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 18, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 18/06/2025 Global: Kazakhstan selects Rosatom and CNNC to build first nuclear plants India: Dharan Infra forms solar subsidiary to expand renewable energy business PFCCL incorporates three new SPVs for key transmission projects NTPC declares COD of Unit-3 at North Karanpura TPP in Jharkhand CERC proposes first amendment to power market regulations, 2025 CG Power wins its largest-ever single order of Rs 641 crore Nepal begins 40 MW power export to Bangladesh...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 17, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 17/06/2025 Global: Envision Energy and SUN Terra partner to scale energy storage in Asia-Pacific EIB backs Bay of Biscay power link with €1.6bn investment Seven countries selected for $1bn industry decarbonisation programme India: Coal Ministry allocates 200th coal mine 41 bids received for 11 coal blocks under 12th round of commercial auction DGT and Shell India launch EV and green skills training in five states Rayzon Solar to file Rs 15...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 16, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 16/06/2025 Global: Meta backs 150MW geothermal project in New Mexico India: Union Ministers review nuclear and wind energy goals Torrent Green wins 300 MW wind project from SECI SECI, NHPC, BHEL and TNGECL launch fresh bids for solar projects CIL forms JV with RRVUNL to develop renewable projects PGCIL to merge 17 TBCB subsidiaries into two entities SCCL re-invites bids for Rs 72 billion loan for Adilabad Stage II Associated Power...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 13, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 13/06/2025 Global: World Bank lifts nuclear funding ban for developing nations Carbon pricing revenues exceed $100bn in 2024 India: L&T secures civil works contract for 1,500 MW Bhavali pumped storage project Sugs Lloyd wins T&D contracts in Bihar and Odisha KP Green bags orders across solar, transmission, railways CCI approves Havells’ investment in Goldi Solar PFC withdraws Rs 20 billion zero-coupon bond issue NCLT approves merger of Inox Wind Energy with...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 12, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 12/06/2025 India: IREDA raises Rs 2,005 crore via QIP CPCB issues draft solar waste guidelines under e-waste rules ACME commissions 75 MW solar in Bikaner Orient Green approves EPC contract for 7 MW solar in Tamil Nadu K.P. Energy gets CTUIL approval for 100 MW wind power transmission Hitachi Energy wins Rs 6.47 billion 765 kV transformers order REC PDCL transfers Talegaon transmission SPV to Adani Consultancy wins and L1s announced...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 11, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/06/2025 Global: AI giants see 150% rise in emissions amid data centre energy surge India: IndiGrid to acquire ReNew solar and transmission assets RSTL and Onix form JV for 225 MW decentralised solar in Maharashtra U-Solar commissions solar project in Karnataka, plans 50 MW expansion L&T secures transmission orders in India and Middle East PGCIL launches national network system project REC board approves Rs 1.55 trillion bond plan, to strike off...
Power Sector News Roundup for June 10, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 10/06/2025 Global: Indonesia plans 69.5 GW new capacity by 2034 India: JSW signs wind PPA with Adani, commissions 281 MW hybrid project NTPC signs solar PPA with UPPCL, commissions 110.52 MW at Khavda NTPC commissions 193 MW at Nokh solar park NHPC starts commercial ops for 53.57 MW solar in Bikaner Envision to supply WTGs to Purvah Green REC gets CBDT nod to issue Rs 50 billion zero coupon bonds NHPC...
Power Sector News Roundup for July 7, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/07/2025 India: IFC backs IndiGrid’s 180 MW battery storage project in Gujarat IREDA sanctions Rs 117.40 billion in Q1 TPREL adds 752 MW in Q1, eyes 7.3 GW by FY26-end CCI clears BII’s investment in ReNew’s solar manufacturing arm Coal India signs MoU with Hindustan Copper to explore critical minerals Coal Ministry launches digital exploration module and RECLAIM framework JSW Energy signs BESPA for 500 MWh BESS project in Rajasthan Seven...
Power Sector News Roundup for July 4, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 04/07/2025 Global: Ofgem approves £24bn plan to upgrade UK energy networks US Senate passes energy bill to phase out key renewables tax credits India: Adani Power in race for 2,400 MW Pirpainti project in Bihar MCX to launch monthly electricity futures from July 10 Bangladesh pays $437 million to Adani Power CEA and IIT Roorkee sign MoU for joint work on power sector research India plans battery electric truck shift to...
Power Sector News Roundup for July 3, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 03/07/2025 India: NTPC REL commissions over 97 MW solar capacity in Khavda park Toyota Tsusho and CleanMax to jointly develop 300 MW RE project SGEL begins operations of 100.25 MW solar capacity in Bikaner EAC reviews hydro and pumped storage projects worth over Rs 37.5 billion NHPC starts operations of 53.57 MW solar capacity in Bikaner Solex Green secures solar contracts for 24.1 MW World Bank may fund Rs 1 billion...
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