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The Central Electricity Authority has issued guidelines under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for tariff-based competitive bidding to procure power from grid-connected Waste to Energy projects. The guidelines set out a uniform process for procurement and seek to support new plants that use municipal solid waste as fuel. The guidelines apply to new WTE projects based on commercially proven technologies. They assign clear roles to the implementing agency, the WTE developer, and the...

The Ministry of Power has asked the Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies to address the bottleneck around nearly 42 GW of awarded renewable energy projects that still lack Power Purchase Agreements and Power Sale Agreements. The directive, issued on November 13, 2025, seeks to release transmission capacity that has been blocked due to stalled contracting. The guidance follows a review meeting held on October 17, 2025 and subsequent clarifications from the Ministry of New and Renewable...

The New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Minister Pralhad Joshi has launched a call for proposals for pilot projects that aim to produce green hydrogen from biomass and waste materials. The government has set aside Rs 1 billion for these projects, in addition to Rs 1 billion already assigned to start-up initiatives under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council will run the programme and invite participation from industry, start-ups, and research...

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal has inaugurated NTPC’s 3 MWh vanadium redox flow battery project. The system has been developed through NTPC’s in-house research and development programme and commissioned at the NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The project advances India’s long-duration storage capability and supports better integration of renewable power into the grid. The vanadium redox flow battery uses vanadium ions in different oxidation states to store energy for extended...

India and Bhutan have commissioned the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu II hydroelectric project, increasing Bhutan’s hydropower capacity by almost 40 per cent. India has also extended a Rs 40 billion concessional line of credit for Bhutan’s energy projects, reflecting deeper cooperation in the power sector. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bhutan from 11 to 12 November 2025 at the invitation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.    Prime Minister Modi and the King jointly inaugurated Punatsangchhu II...

Inox Wind Limited has received a 100 MW order from a leading green energy transition platform for wind projects planned in Gujarat.  The contract includes the supply of 3.3 MW turbines, along with limited EPC services and multi-year operations and maintenance support after commissioning. Chief Executive Officer Sanjeev Agarwal said the company is pleased to add a new customer and expects more orders in the near future. He said this follows recent wins of 229...

Reportedly, NTPC Ltd has begun identifying land across 16 states for future nuclear projects. The company is in discussions with state governments in Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Gujarat, and others to secure suitable locations for its operations. NTPC’s outreach aligns with its long-term plan to develop 30 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047, contributing to the national target of 100 GW set by the Centre. The company created a dedicated subsidiary,...

India plans to launch a weather satellite and upgrade its forecasting systems as climate variability disrupts solar and wind output, reported the Mint. The Ministries of New and Renewable Energy and Earth Sciences are developing a joint prediction system to improve the modelling of weather patterns that affect renewable generation. Recent drops in wind speed and sudden weather changes have strained the grid and raised concerns about supply security. The grid operator has asked power...

Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said “nuclear is back” during his keynote at the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris. He cited IEA data showing 2025 nuclear generation at its highest level and 70GW of new construction under way. The IEA report, commissioned in June 2024, finds 40 nuclear newcomer nations exploring power plants. Birol identified three primary drivers for the renewed interest: energy security, climate mitigation, and a fast-growing demand...

ACME Solar Holdings Limited has secured a 450 MW (1,800 MWh) Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE-IV) project from SJVN Limited at a tariff of Rs 6.75 per unit for 25 years. The project was awarded on November 10, 2025, following an e-reverse auction held on October 9, 2025, under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) guidelines. The project will supply power equivalent to 4 MWh per MW of capacity during any four-hour window each day...

India is likely to miss its goal of producing 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen annually by 2030 due to global uncertainties, said Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), at the 3rd International Green Hydrogen Conference. Launched in 2023, the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) targets 5 MMT of annual production by 2030 to support India’s clean energy transition. The Mission is expected to attract over Rs 8...

Sembcorp Industries, through its subsidiary Sembcorp Green Infra Private Limited, has been awarded a 150 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project by SJVN Limited.  The project follows a build-own-operate framework and forms part of SJVN’s 6,000 MWh (1,500 MW x 4 hours) tender designed to supply reliable peak power through renewable energy integrated with energy storage systems connected to the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS). To meet its supply obligations, Sembcorp plans to develop...

Tata Power plans to establish a 10 GW wafer and ingot manufacturing facility as part of its ongoing backward integration in the solar value chain. Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Praveer Sinha confirmed the plan during the company’s Q2 FY26 earnings call on Tuesday, adding that the firm is finalizing the plant’s location and technology selection. This will be Tata Power’s first entry into wafer and ingot manufacturing. The company currently operates 4.9 GW...

Reliance Power Limited’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Reliance NU Energies Private Limited, has received a Letter of Award from SJVN Limited for a 750 MW / 3,000 MWh Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project. The award, issued on November 10, 2025, marks the largest single allocation under SJVN’s 1,500 MW / 6,000 MWh FDRE tender. The project was secured through a competitive online auction and will integrate around 900 MWp of solar capacity with over 3,000...

JSW Energy Limited has completed the allotment of Rs 250 crore in unsecured, listed Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs). The Finance Committee approved the issuance on November 12, 2025, as part of a board-approved plan to raise up to Rs 3,000 crore. The issue includes 25,000 debentures with a face value of Rs 1,00,000 each. The NCDs carry a fixed coupon rate of 8.05% per annum and have a tenure of three years, maturing on November 10,...

SJVN Limited’s Board of Directors has approved a proposal to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore and released its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The decisions were taken during the board meeting held on November 10, 2025, and disclosed in line with SEBI listing regulations. The company plans to raise the funds by securitising future revenue from the 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Electric Project. The move aligns with SJVN’s targets...

Waaree Energies Ltd. has received a new order to supply 360 MW of solar modules to a domestic developer engaged in utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. The agreement was finalised on November 11, 2025. In a filing to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company confirmed the contract, stating that the disclosure was made under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015....

Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL) has appointed Vivek Singla as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Singla brings over 35 years of experience across the power sector, including generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and green hydrogen. An alumnus of the Delhi Institute of Technology, Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) at Delhi University, and the Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad, Singla is known for his strategic leadership and business turnaround expertise. His professional experience...

JSW Energy has commissioned India’s largest green hydrogen manufacturing plant, marking its entry into commercial-scale hydrogen production. The facility, located next to the JSW Steel plant in Vijayanagar, Karnataka, has been developed under Tranche I of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The plant will supply green hydrogen directly to JSW Steel’s direct reduced iron (DRI) unit, enabling low-carbon steel production. Under a seven-year offtake agreement, JSW Energy will supply 3,800 tons per annum (tpa)...

The Adani Group has announced its entry into the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) sector with a 1,126 MW / 3,530 MWh project at Khavda, Gujarat. The facility, comprising more than 700 BESS containers, will be India’s largest energy storage installation and among the largest single-location deployments globally. Commissioning is scheduled for March 2026. The project will enhance grid stability, enable round-the-clock renewable power, and reduce transmission congestion and solar curtailment. It will form an...