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UPNEDA revises capacity for distributed solar projects

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The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has amended the capacity for grid-connected distributed solar power projects under the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model from 3,205 MW to 2,553.5 MW. In July 2024, UPNEDA issued Request for Selection (RfS) bids to select Solar Power Generators (SPGs) for setting up 3,205 MW of grid-connected solar projects. The revised scope includes designing, engineering, supplying, constructing, testing, and commissioning grid-connected solar power plants. It…

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NVVN invites bids for civil works of 50 MW Andaman & Nicobar Gas Power Project

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NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, invited bids on January 11, 2025, for the civil works package of the 50 MW Andaman & Nicobar Gas Power Project. The last date for bid submission is February 4, 2025. The scope of work includes civil, structural, and architectural tasks, such as topographical survey, geotechnical investigation, site clearance, levelling, preparation and approval of design documents, and the construction of all required structures. This…

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PGCIL takes over SPV for Kudankulam ISTS Transmission project

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PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) transferred Kudankulam ISTS Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV), to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) on January 10, 2025.  The SPV will oversee the development of the transmission system under the Interstate Transmission System (ISTS) for evacuating power from Kudankulam Unit 3 and Unit 4 (2×1000 MW). PFCCL, as the bid process coordinator (BPC), managed the selection of a transmission service provider (TSP) for the project. The initiative…

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Bajel Projects wins contract for 400kV Raipur Tiroda transmission line

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Bajel Projects Ltd has been awarded an EPC contract by Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) for the construction of a 400kV double-circuit (D/C) transmission line, spanning 217 km to connect Raipur in Chhattisgarh to Tiroda in Maharashtra.  The project will use Quad ACSR Moose conductors and is slated for completion within 18 months from the issuance of the letter of award. Bajel Projects also secured a supply of goods and services contract from Solapur Transmission…

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BrightNight commissions first phase of 115 MW hybrid project in Maharashtra

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BrightNight has announced the commissioning of the first phase of Optima Maharashtra, a 115 MW hybrid renewable power project located in Dharashiv, southern Maharashtra. The project is one of the first co-located wind-solar projects in the state, marking the company’s entry into the Indian power grid. Optima Maharashtra integrates advanced wind and solar technologies powered by BrightNight’s proprietary AI-enabled PowerAlpha platform, maximizing energy output with minimal environmental impact. The project will contribute to Maharashtra’s target…

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Tolidus Techno partners with Jogindra Group for solar project in Punjab

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Tolidus Techno Power has partnered with the Jogindra Group to develop a 110 MWp solar power project, advancing renewable energy adoption in India.  The solar project, a captive open-access ground-mounted system, will serve the energy needs of key Jogindra Group enterprises, including Jogindra Castings, Vardhman Adarsh Ispat, and Oasis Enterprises. Located across three sites in Punjab, the project is one of the largest in the region. Tolidus Techno Power will manage the engineering, procurement, and…

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Adani Energy Solutions achieves 30 per cent transmission network expansion

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Adani Energy Solutions achieved significant growth during the latest quarter, expanding its transmission network to 26,485 circuit kilometres (ckm), marking a 29.7% increase from the previous year’s 20,422 ckm.  Its power transformation capacity surged to 84,286 MVA, up from 54,661 MVA YoY, while transmission availability stood at 99.21%, slightly lower than last year’s 99.69%. System availability remained stable at 99.69%. In project development, the company secured two major contracts: the Rs 34.55 billion Khavda Phase…

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JSW Energy wins resolution plan for KSK Mahanadi Power under CIRP

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JSW Energy has been declared the successful applicant for the resolution plan of KSK Mahanadi Power Company (KMPCL) under the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) and has received a letter of intent (LoI). The resolution plan was approved by the Committee of Creditors and is now awaiting regulatory approvals from the National Company Law Tribunal and the Competition Commission of India.  KMPCL owns a 3,600 MW thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh, with 1,800 MW operational…

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O2 Power secures order for 800 MWh BESS project in Rajasthan

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O2 Power has secured an order to develop an 800 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) under the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited’s competitive bidding for the firm dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE VI) program. The BESS project will be located near an operational substation in Rajasthan, taking advantage of the state’s abundant solar and land resources. It will use existing evacuation infrastructure to minimize delays and combine battery storage with solar power to deliver…

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MoP releases new guidelines for battery swapping and charging stations

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The Ministry of Power has released the ‘Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Battery Swapping and Battery Charging Stations’, aimed at enhancing India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.  The guidelines promote battery swapping as a faster alternative to traditional charging, enabling users to replace discharged batteries with pre-charged ones, reducing downtime and improving convenience for EV owners. The guidelines apply to all entities involved in battery swapping services, including operators of Battery Charging Stations (BCS) and…