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Tata Electronics begins construction of Rs 270 billion chip assembly plant in Assam

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Tata Electronics has commenced the construction of a Rs 270 billion chip assembly plant in Assam. The facility, located in Jagiroad, Morigaon district, is expected to be operational by next year. The plant will produce 4,830 million chips daily using indigenously developed technologies. The construction began within five months of approval. The chips produced will be used in vehicles, including electric vehicles, 5G technology, and network infrastructure. India Semiconductor Mission aims to develop 85,000 talents,…

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India to add 337,900 MW power generation capacity by 2032

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India is projected to add a total of 337,900 MW of power generation capacity by 2032, Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Over the past decade, the country has added 214,237 MW of electricity generation capacity. This expansion increased the total generation capacity by 79.5%, from 248,554 MW in March 2014 to 446,190 MW in June 2024. Of the anticipated capacity addition by 2032, 80,000 MW will…

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Delhi government enhances power infrastructure with new transformers

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The Delhi government inaugurated two new transformers in Sriniwaspuri and Kalkaji. The installation of the two 630 KVA transformers aims to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply for residents in these areas, addressing the increasing demand that previously strained old transformers and led to frequent power cuts.

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Rajasthan Cabinet approves JV in energy sector

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The Rajasthan Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, approved establishing four joint venture companies focused on renewable and thermal power generation and transmission. The Cabinet also approved the development of metro rail projects under a joint venture with the central government, which is in line with the Metro Rail Policy 2017. Following an MoU signed with various central public sector companies on March 10, 2024, the state Cabinet approved the formation of joint ventures…

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UJVN issues tender for E&M works of 3×100 MW Lakhwar multipurpose project

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Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam (UJVN) has issued a tender for the electro-mechanical (E&M) works of the 3×100 MW Lakhwar multipurpose project (MPP) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The project includes manufacturing, quality control, shop assembly, transportation, insurance until commissioning, delivery at site, erection, testing and commissioning, performance testing, handing over, and a two-year guarantee for the electro-mechanical equipment and systems on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) basis. The contract, valued at Rs 5.96 billion, has a…

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Adani Power to build 1600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Mirzapur

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Adani Power is set to construct a 1600 MW (2×800 MW) greenfield ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. This project is estimated to cost around Rs 140 billion.  The company is expanding its thermal portfolio from 15.25 GW to 16.85 GW. The new unit will be built by Adani Power’s subsidiary, Mirzapur Thermal Energy (UP) Ltd. (MTEUPL), which Adani Power acquired from Adani Infra (India) in June. The contract for manufacturing and supplying…

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Blueleaf Energy secures financing for 200 MW hybrid project

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Blueleaf Energy has secured financing for its 200-MW wind and solar hybrid power project in Madhya Pradesh. Axis Bank will provide around USD 170 million to support the Pachora Hybrid project, Blueleaf’s first utility-scale venture in India, set to commence commercial operations in 2025. The project, located at the Pachora Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) substation, will generate over 600 GWh annually, powering approximately 110,000 households. Blueleaf has secured buyers for International Renewable Energy Certificates…

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enviaM group, ASG Group to develop over 700 MW of solar projects in Germany

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German utility enviaM group, through its subsidiary envia THERM, has partnered with the ASG Group under the joint venture Ventura Holding to develop solar projects with a total potential of more than 700 MW in central Germany. The collaboration aims to accelerate the expansion of renewable energy and bolster the region as a green business and industrial hub. Patrick Kather, enviaM board member for production and sales, highlighted the significance of the solar parks, which…

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ib vogt secures PPA for 50 MW solar farm in Bangladesh

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German solar developer ib vogt GmbH has secured a power purchase agreement (PPA) for its 50-MWac/68-MWp solar farm project in Bangladesh. Sonagazi Solar Power Limited, sponsored by ib vogt, signed the agreement with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDP) and Power Grid Bangladesh PLC. Under the PPA, Sonagazi Solar will receive a fixed tariff of USD 0.1094 (EUR 0.102) per kWh for 20 years. The solar farm will be built in the north of the…

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Amea Power begins construction of 24 MW solar project in Uganda

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Dubai-based developer Amea Power has started building a 24 MW solar project in the West Nile region of northwestern Uganda. The Ituka project, located on a 52-hectare site in Ombachi village, about 450 km from Kampala, will be the first solar project in the region. The project is being developed by Ituka West Nile Uganda Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amea Power. The plant is expected to be commissioned by the third quarter of 2025…