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Shah Infra emerges as L1 bidder for supply contract from Tamil Nadu Transmission

Shah Infra Tower has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) by quoting Rs 2.697 billion for a supply contract with Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation.  The scope of work includes detailed engineering, supply of 230/110 kV AISS with auto transformers, switchgears, control panels, SAS, control room, and complete civil works at Kongalnagarm in the Coimbatore region.  Additionally, the contract involves the extension of one 230 kV bay at Anaikadavu 400 kVSS in Tamil Nadu under Package-8…

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KPI Green signs MoU with Rajasthan for hybrid renewable projects

KPI Green Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan government to develop hybrid renewable energy projects, including solar and wind power, in Jaisalmer (Ramgarh). The MoU outlines government support for facilitating necessary permissions and clearances for project development, in line with the state’s existing policies and regulations. 

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NTPC Green announces commercial operation of 30 MW Gujarat solar PV project

NTPC Green Energy has announced the commencement of operations for its wholly-owned subsidiary, NTPC Renewable Energy’s 150 MW Gujarat solar PV project in Mesanka, Gujarat. On December 18, 2024, the Gujarat Energy Development Agency issued a certificate confirming the commercial operation of the second part capacity of 30 MW, effective from December 11, 2024.

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Servotech Power Systems rebrands to Servotech Renewable Power System

Servotech Power Systems has rebranded as Servotech Renewable Power System, signalling its shift to renewable energy.  The new name reflects the company’s focus on solar products, EV chargers, and sustainable energy solutions. Founder & Managing Director Raman Bhatia highlighted the company’s commitment to clean energy, stating, “Our future is in green energy.”

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PFCCL initiates empanelment process for AMISP under RDSS

PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL), a subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation Ltd, has initiated the empanelment of advanced metering infrastructure service providers (AMISP) under the centrally-sponsored Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).  As one of the project implementation agencies (PIA) for smart metering under RDSS, PFCCL is seeking to empanel AMISPs to execute prepaid smart metering projects. The empanelment process will categorize bidders into four groups based on project size, defined by the volume of smart meters:…

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SWELECT Energy to raise Rs 1.38 billion through NCDs

SWELECT Energy Systems has announced plans to raise Rs 1.38 billion through the issuance of 1,385 non-convertible debentures (NCDs) with a face value of Rs 1 million each via private placement.  These secured, unlisted, rated, redeemable, non-cumulative, taxable NCDs will carry a 12.5-year tenure and an average interest rate of 9.5%. The funds raised will be used to strengthen the company’s financial position. The company’s board also approved the conversion of Rs 400 million in…

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HPSEBL to procure 550 MW solar power from SECI

The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has approved Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) to procure 550 MW of ISTS-connected solar power from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for 25 years at a tariff of Rs 2.56 per kWh, with an additional trading margin of Rs 0.07 per kWh payable to SECI. This power procurement is part of SECI’s 1,500 MW ISTS-connected solar power projects tender (Tranche XIII). The power will…

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ACME Solar commissions 1,023 MW solar projects in Rajasthan

ACME Solar has commissioned four co-located ISTS-connected solar projects totaling 1,023 MW in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district.  The 1,200 MW capacity project already has a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) at a tariff of Rs 2.44 per kWh. The remaining 177 MW of the project is in the commissioning process. Once fully operational, the project will generate around 3,000 MUs of clean electricity annually, offsetting 2.6 million tonnes of…