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Siemens and Tietoevry partner for power utilities’ digital transformation

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Siemens and Tietoevry, a Nordic digital engineering and software company, have joined forces to enhance the digital transformation of the power utilities sector in Northern and Central Europe.  The collaboration integrates Siemens’ Gridscale X software platform with Tietoevry’s IT services, offering advanced solutions for grid operators to manage energy transition challenges effectively. Tietoevry’s energy solutions aim to digitalize the energy value chain, improve customer experience, enhance business performance, and boost productivity.  The partnership focuses on…

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Uttar Pradesh leads RDSS project funding among states

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An analysis based on a Lok Sabha reply has revealed that Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu are the top three states with the highest project cost sanctioned under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).  Uttar Pradesh leads with Rs 405.68 billion worth of projects sanctioned, followed by Maharashtra with Rs 324.24 billion and Tamil Nadu with Rs 288.03 billion. The top ten states collectively account for nearly 80% of the Rs 2,771.36 billion total…

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CEA recommends higher-capacity OPGW to support broadband expansion

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has advised the adoption of higher-capacity optical ground wire (OPGW) in upcoming power transmission projects to facilitate telecom service providers.  The recommendation follows a collaboration between the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Union Power Ministry. CEA has proposed the use of 48-fibre (48F) OPGW, replacing the current standard of 24-fibre (24F) OPGW, in all future power transmission schemes. This recommendation has been communicated to the Central Transmission Utility (CTU),…

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O2 Power signs renewable energy PPA with East Central Railway

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O2 Power Private Limited has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with East Central Railways (ECR) for the supply of 100 MW Round-The-Clock (RTC) Renewable Energy (RE) power in India. In January 2024, O2 Power won 100 MW RTC RE power project at a tariff of Rs 4.37 per kWh. Bids for supply of 750 MW RTC RE power projects with or without storage anywhere in India were invited by Railway Energy Management Company Limited…

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Odisha Approves Rs 92 Billion Investment in Solar Manufacturing Facilities

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The Odisha government has approved proposals from Grew Energy, Saatvik Solar, Jakson Engineers, and Jupiter Renewables to establish solar cell and module manufacturing facilities, totalling an investment of over Rs 92 billion. Grew Energy: Plans to invest Rs 45.3 billion in Ganjam to set up an ingot-to-solar module facility. Saatvik Solar Industries: Intends to invest Rs 13.67 billion in a solar factory in Khurda. Jakson Engineers: Aims to invest Rs 13.54 billion for a similar…

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KPI Green secures Rs 13.11 billion solar project at Khavda Solar Park

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KPI Green Energy Limited has won Coal India Limited’s auction to develop a 300 MW grid-connected ground-mounted solar project at Khavda Solar Park in Gujarat.  The contract, valued at Rs 13.11 billion, includes the design, engineering, procurement, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the project. The scope also covers the transportation and transit insurance of PV modules designed for a 1,500V system voltage, along with comprehensive operation and maintenance for five years.  The project is…

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GUVNL concludes 500 MW BESS and 200 MW wind power auctions

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Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has announced the results of its 500 MW/1,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) auction under Phase IV.  H.G Infra Engineering secured 250 MW at Rs 225,985/MW/month, while Advait Infratech won 50 MW at Rs 226,000/MW/month.  Kintech Synergy and Bhilwara Energy were awarded 100 MW each, quoting tariffs of Rs 225,985/MW/month and Rs 225,993/MW/month, respectively. The tender, initially floated in October 2024 for 400 MW/800 MWh, was expanded…

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PFC Consulting forms SPV for 3 GW renewable power transmission in Gujarat

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PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL), a subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation (PFC), has incorporated a special purpose vehicle (SPV) named Raghanesda RE Transmission Limited.  The SPV will oversee the development of the “Transmission System for evacuation of renewable energy power from the Raghanesda area of Gujarat – 3 GW under Phase-I.” The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 18.55 billion, will be executed under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process.  PFCCL has been designated as…

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PFCCL forms SPV Kurnool-III PS RE Transmission

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PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL), a subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation (PFC), has incorporated a special purpose vehicle (SPV), Kurnool-III PS RE Transmission, for the Transmission system strengthening at Kurnool-III PS for integration of additional RE generation projects.  The project will be implemented through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB), with PFCCL serving as the bid process coordinator (BPC). The initiative addresses the need for immediate integration and evacuation of power from additional RE projects exceeding 4.5 GW…

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India targets 777 GW power capacity by 2030 with focus on thermal and hydro

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Union Minister of State for Power, Shripad Naik, informed Parliament that India is actively expanding its power generation and transmission capacity to meet growing energy demands.  Currently, 29,200 MW of thermal capacity is under construction, with 51,520 MW in the planning stages. The government aims to add 80,000 MW of thermal capacity by 2031-32. As of October 2024, India’s total installed capacity is 454.452 GW, with a target of reaching 777.14 GW by 2029-30.  Hydroelectric…