THDC India Limited has initiated draft tube erection work in Unit 2 of the Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project (HEP). The project, with a total capacity of 444 MW, is situated on the Alaknanda River near Helong village in Uttarakhand. It is expected to be commissioned by December 2026.
PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) incorporated Kandla GHA Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for development of the Transmission System for supply of power to Green Hydrogen/Ammonia manufacturing potential in Kandla area of Gujarat (Phase-I: 3 GW) on November 28, 2024. The project includes the establishment of a 765/400 kV gas-insulated substation (GIS) at Kandla, which will feature provisions for future capacity expansion. It will also involve the construction of a 765 kV double-circuit transmission…
On 27 November 2024, NHPC signed a power sale agreement (PSA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for the supply of 1,280 MW of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE). The agreement, formalized in Lucknow, is part of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Renewable Energy Implementing Agency (REIA) scheme. FDRE combines renewable energy benefits with grid stability to ensure consistent dispatch and availability. Under the REIA scheme, SJVN acts as an…
The Union government approved coal allocation for Madhya Pradesh on 28 November 2024 to establish thermal power plants with a combined capacity of 4,100 MW. This was the first approval for coal allocation in five years, with the last granted in 2019 for plants totaling 1,360 MW. The new power plants are expected to attract investments of Rs 250 billion and create significant direct and indirect employment opportunities, according to Neeraj Mandloi, Additional Chief Secretary…
India plans to invest Rs 9.12 trillion to enhance its power transmission infrastructure by 2032, as detailed in the National Electricity Plan (Transmission) presented by Union Minister Shripad Yesso Naik in the Rajya Sabha. The plan covers the addition of 1,91,474 circuit kilometers (ckm) of transmission lines and 1,274 Giga Volt Ampere (GVA) of transformation capacity at 220 kV and above voltage levels between 2022-23 and 2031-32. The plan emphasizes integrating 33.25 GW of High…
NTPC plans to invest Rs 3-4 trillion to develop 20 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047. It aligns with the government’s target of achieving 100 GW under the Viksit Bharat mission. NTPC’s first nuclear project, the 2,800 MW Mahi Banswara plant in Rajasthan, will be a joint venture with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL), involving an investment of Rs 450-500 billion. Groundwork is expected to begin by the end of this financial…
Servotech Power Systems has won a 5.6 MW on-grid rooftop solar power plant order worth Rs 302 million from the Uttarakhand New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA). The company will oversee the design, supply, installation, net metering, testing, and commissioning of the solar plants. The installations, ranging from 1 kW to 1500 kW, will be deployed at key locations such as government offices, colleges, hospitals, and other institutions across Uttarakhand. Director Sarika Bhatia stated…
REC has introduced a comprehensive framework to streamline vendor operations under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna, facilitating the smooth rollout of rooftop solar systems. Appointed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) as the national registering authority and lead implementing agency, REC has outlined strict requirements for vendors. During registration, vendors must provide accurate and complete information, as false details will lead to application rejection. Vendors must ensure that all installed rooftop…