Power Sector News Roundup for January 23, 2025

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Global: United Group invests €120m in green electricity production in Bulgaria Mitsubishi completes 1.4GW Hin Kong GTCC power plant in Thailand Mongolia partners with EBRD to boost renewable energy sector Lhyfe and Masdar to develop large-scale green hydrogen projects in Europe Trincomalee Power to develop 50 MW solar project in Sri Lanka Nesma Infrastructure wins contract for Riyadh 380 kV substation Vestas secures turbines order for Ukraine’s largest wind energy project India: Polycab India records…

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Vestas secures turbines order for Ukraine’s largest wind energy project

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Vestas has secured an order to supply turbines for the second phase of the Tyligulska wind energy project in Ukraine, the country’s largest renewable energy project.  Following the successful commissioning of the first phase in spring 2023, Vestas will deliver 64 turbines, contributing 384MW to the project’s total capacity of 498MW across both phases. The turbines, V162-6.2MW models, will each generate 6MW of power.  The project benefits from substantial international support, including backing from Danish…

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Nesma Infrastructure wins contract for Riyadh 380 kV substation

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Nesma Infrastructure and Technology has secured a SAR915 million contract with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for constructing two 380 kV substations in Riyadh, named Rumah BSP-9077 A and B. The project includes installing line reactors at the Airport North BSP-9089 and PS3 BSP substations to strengthen Riyadh’s high-voltage transmission infrastructure. Scheduled for completion within 21 months, the initiative supports the city’s rapid urban and industrial growth. Saudi Arabia is also advancing renewable energy under…

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Trincomalee Power to develop 50 MW solar project in Sri Lanka

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Trincomalee Power Company Limited (TPCL), a joint venture between NTPC Limited and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), is developing a 50 MW solar project in Sampoor, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, with potential for expansion to 120 MW. The project’s tariff has been finalised at 5.97 US cents per unit. The Sampoor Solar Project is aligned with Sri Lanka’s renewable energy goals and will contribute to long-term energy security. The electricity generated will be transmitted to the…

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Lhyfe and Masdar to develop green hydrogen projects in Europe

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Lhyfe and Masdar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the co-development of large-scale green hydrogen production projects in Europe.  This partnership will identify collaboration and investment opportunities across the green hydrogen value chain, combining the strengths of both companies to drive innovation and growth in the sector. In October 2024, Lhyfe also signed an MoU with KEYOU to advance hydrogen mobility in Germany and Europe. Lhyfe is constructing a production plant in…

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Mongolia partners with EBRD to boost renewable energy sector

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Mongolia has entered into a partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to enhance the country’s renewable energy sector.  Announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos (January 2025), the EBRD will help Mongolia develop solar, wind, and energy storage projects through auctions. The EBRD will offer technical support, including feasibility studies and environmental assessments for small and medium-sized hydroelectric plants, helping build a strong foundation for renewable energy in Mongolia.  The…

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Mitsubishi completes 1.4GW Hin Kong GTCC power plant in Thailand

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Mitsubishi Power, part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has completed the 1.4GW Hin Kong natural gas-fired gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power plant in Thailand.  The plant, a joint venture between RATCH Group and Gulf Energy Development, features two advanced M701JAC gas turbines.  The second turbine began commercial operations 100km west of Bangkok, following the first turbine’s operational start in March 2024. Mitsubishi Power will continue supporting the plant under a 25-year long-term service agreement (LTSA)…

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United Group invests €120m in green electricity production in Bulgaria

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United Group, a Southeastern Europe-based telecommunications and media company, has committed €120 million ($124.6 million) to green electricity production in Bulgaria.  The investment will supply 160% of the electricity needed for the company’s Bulgarian operations and meet 65% of its total electricity demand by 2027, reducing CO₂ emissions by 120,000 tonnes annually. The initiative includes three solar plants and a wind farm with a combined capacity of 124MW, generating 310,000 MWh per year to power…

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PGCIL commences commercial operation of Rajasthan transmission project

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Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) announced that its subsidiary, Powergrid Sikar Transmission Ltd, has received notification for the commercial operation of  “Transmission system strengthening scheme for evacuation of power from solar energy zones in Rajasthan (8.1 GW) under Phase-II Part-C.”  The project, which was fully commissioned on December 19, 2024, became operational on January 22, 2025. PGCIL, selected as the developer under TBCB, operates the project through Powergrid Sikar Transmission Ltd. The infrastructure…

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MPPTCL begins remote monitoring of substations

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Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd (MPPTCL) has initiated the remote monitoring and operation of its extra-high voltage AIS substations, starting with the 132kV AIS substation at Madhotal.  This substation will now be controlled remotely from the nearby 220kV Jabalpur substation, marking a significant milestone for the state in improving power transmission efficiency. Following this success, MPPTCL plans to extend remote operations to three more old substations. The 132kV substations at Ayodhya Nagar (Bhopal) and…