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Hindustan Zinc to procure 530 MW of RE from Serentica Renewables

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Hindustan Zinc has entered into a group captive arrangement with Serentica Renewables to secure 530 MW of round-the-clock (RTC) renewable power. The agreement involves Hindustan Zinc investing Rs 3.27 billion to acquire a 26% stake in Serentica and its affiliates. Serentica will develop captive renewable energy projects across India to supply power to Hindustan Zinc over 25 years, with projects commissioned in phases starting from 2027. This arrangement, which includes two previous power delivery agreements,…

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GUVNL issues tender for 200 MW BESS in Gujarat

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The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) has announced a tender to develop a 200 MW/1600 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Gujarat.  The developer selection will occur through a tariff-based competitive bidding process (Phase-V).  The BESS will have a daily capacity of 1600 MWh. It will draw power from the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO) network for charging and inject power back into the network as directed by the State Load Dispatch Centre…

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Siemens launches SIMOCODE M-CP for advanced motor management in MCCs

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Siemens has introduced SIMOCODE M-CP, an advanced motor management product series designed specifically for motor control centres (MCC). The SIMOCODE M-CP expands Siemens’ existing portfolio with compact, future-proof technology optimized for MCCs across various industries, including chemicals, infrastructure, mining, and water management. Key Features of SIMOCODE M-CP: Compact and Flexible Design: The device is optimized for withdrawable units in switchboards, offering both front panel and DIN rail mounting options to save space and reduce installation…

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CG Power to expand power transformer capacity to 40,000 MVA

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The board of CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd has approved the expansion of its power transformer manufacturing capacity from 35,000 MVA to 40,000 MVA with an estimated investment of Rs 270 million.  This decision, made on October 21, 2024, follows previous expansions, including an ongoing upgrade from 25,000 MVA to 35,000 MVA at its “T3” unit in Malanpur, Madhya Pradesh, expected to be completed by March 2025. In FY24, CG invested Rs 310 million…