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JSW Energy signs 1,200 MW hybrid power deals with MSEDCL

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JSW Energy’s subsidiaries, JSW Renew Energy Six Ltd and JSW Renew Energy Thirty Ltd, have signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) for two solar-wind hybrid projects, each with a capacity of 600 MW, totalling 1,200 MW.  These agreements, awarded on August 29 and September 10, 2024, are set for 25 years at a tariff of Rs 3.60/kWh, with projects expected to be operational within 24 months. JSW Energy’s…

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It’s time for Punjab to hand over Shanan power project to Himachal: CM Sukhu

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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the historic 110 MW Shanan Power House in Mandi district, emphasizing the need for its control to be transferred to the Himachal Pradesh government following the expiration of the lease period.  Although the power house is currently operated by the Punjab government, Sukhu mentioned that discussions are ongoing regarding its handover. He noted that the Shanan project, built over a century ago, is not covered under the…

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L&T partners with US firm for global nuclear power deployment

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Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) to provide efficient clean energy solutions globally.  The partnership focuses on deploying nuclear power, especially in developing countries needing substantial carbon-free electricity. The collaboration will utilize CCTE’s ANEEL (Advanced Nuclear Energy for Enriched Life) fuel, designed for pressurized heavy water reactors like CANDU. This fuel combines thorium and high assay low-enriched uranium, aiming to cut operating costs…

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MERC rejects BEST’s petition to terminate Tata Power contract

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BEST petitioned the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to terminate its power purchase agreement with Tata Power‘s Trombay Unit 5, citing high energy charges ranging from Rs 8 to Rs 11 per unit.  BEST argued that these tariffs were burdening 1.08 million consumers in Mumbai. However, MERC dismissed the plea, highlighting transmission constraints in sourcing power from outside Mumbai, necessitating Tata Power’s embedded generation for a secure supply. During a recent bidding, Sai Wardha Power…

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JSW JFE acquires thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel India

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JSW JFE Electrical Steel Pvt Ltd has finalized the acquisition of thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel India Pvt Ltd (tkES India) for Rs 40.51 billion.  This move enables JSW-JFE to enter the grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) business, aligning with their plans to expand into this crucial sector. tkES India, based in Nashik, Maharashtra, is one of India’s pioneers in GOES manufacturing. The acquisition is being carried out through Jsquare Electrical Steel Nashik Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary…

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Tata Power secures LoI from RECPDCL for power transmission project

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Tata Power Limited has received a letter of intent (LoI) from REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited, to acquire the special purpose vehicle (SPV) ERES-XXXIX Power Transmission Limited.  The project, to be developed on a build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) basis, will offer transmission services for 35 years starting from the commercial operation date scheduled for December 31, 2027. The project includes the construction of a 2×1500 MVA, 765/400 kV gas-insulated switchgear…

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Azure Power secures REC and HSBC refinancing, completes early bond prepayment

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Azure Power Global Ltd, a leading renewable power producer in India, has completed an Rs 24 billion refinancing transaction structured as an INR Term Loan underwritten solely by REC Ltd.  This transaction enabled the company to prepay its $350 million Green Bonds, originally issued in 2019, which were set to mature in December 2024. These bonds were backed by 10 solar projects commissioned between 2016 and 2019. Previously, Azure Power completed an Rs 13 billion…

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Borosil calls for anti-dumping duty on Chinese solar glass

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Borosil Renewables, a leading solar glass manufacturer in India, has called on the government to impose an anti-dumping duty on Chinese solar glass imports to safeguard domestic producers.  Shreevar Kheruka, Vice Chairman of Borosil Renewables, alleged that Chinese companies are exporting solar glass to India at prices significantly below their production costs, harming Indian manufacturers. These glasses are crucial for solar panel production, which is vital for India’s renewable energy growth. Kheruka stated that Chinese…

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IIT Indore develops catalyst for economical hydrogen production from methanol

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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore has developed a catalyst that produces pure hydrogen from methanol at a significantly lower temperature and cost compared to traditional methods.  The catalyst, developed under the leadership of Professor Sanjay K Singh from the Department of Chemistry, allows hydrogen production at 130 degrees Celsius, whereas conventional methods require temperatures exceeding 200 degrees Celsius. This new catalyst can produce one kilogram of hydrogen from 13 litres of methanol, offering…