Latest Regulatory Developments in Power Generation Sector: January 31, 2025

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Here are the latest updates on regulatory developments in India’s power generation sector: KERC notifies regulations for rooftop aero turbines with or without solar The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued the KERC (Implementation of Rooftop Aero Turbine (RAT) with Solar or Without Solar) Regulations, 2025. The regulations mandate that distribution licensees provide gross or net metering arrangements to eligible consumers. Consumers must install grid-connected RAT plants with or without solar as per the…

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Seven firms submit bids for 1,200 MW hybrid projects under NHPC Tranche-X

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A total of seven firms have submitted bids to set up 1,200 MW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects with or without Energy Storage Systems (ESS) anywhere in India, under Tranche-X of NHPC Limited. These firms include: Adani Renewable Energy Holding Twelve Limited (Adani Green Energy Limited) Avaada Energy Private Limited (Avaada Power Private Limited) Illuminate Hybren Private Limited (Mahindra Susten) Juniper Green Energy Private Limited Power Mech Projects Limited ReNew Solar…

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Adyant Enersol and UPC Renewables secure 170 MW wind projects

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Adyant Enersol Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Datta Power Infra Private Limited, and UPC Renewables have won bids for a cumulative 170 MW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind power projects anywhere in India. Adyant Enersol won 70 MW by quoting a tariff of Rs 3.98 per kWh, while UPC Renewables won 100 MW with a tariff of Rs 3.99 per kWh. The scope of work includes setting up 170 MW ISTS-connected wind power…

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ACME Solar, ReNew Power receive LoA for 550 MW Solar Power Projects

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ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited and ReNew Solar Power Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ReNew Power Ventures Private Limited, have received Letters of Award (LoAs) for setting up a total of 550 MW Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar power projects with energy storage systems (ESS) under Tranche-XVIII of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). ReNew Solar Power received an LoA for 250 MW at a tariff of Rs 3.04 per kWh, while ACME Solar…

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Apraava Energy commissions its largest wind project in Gujarat

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  Apraava Energy has commissioned a 250.7 MW wind power project in the Sidhpur region of Gujarat’s Devbhoomi Dwarka district. This was the company’s largest wind project. Awarded under SECI’s Tranche VIII wind tender, the project features 120 Suzlon wind turbine generators, each with a 2.1 MW rated capacity. This brings Apraava Energy’s total operational wind portfolio to around 1,200 MW. The project is backed by a 25-year power purchase agreement with SECI at a…

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Voltamp Transformers begins construction of new Gujarat plant

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  Voltamp Transformers Ltd has commenced construction of its new power transformer manufacturing facility at Jarod in Vadodara district, Gujarat.  The company has completed all land acquisition formalities and initiated work on the factory building. The facility aims to address rising demand in the transformer market over the next 7–10 years. In its first phase, the plant will have an annual capacity of around 6,000 MVA, producing transformers of up to 250 MVA in the…

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Odisha signs MoUs with six firms for renewable energy projects

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  Odisha has secured investment proposals worth Rs 4,330 billion in the renewable energy sector during the ‘Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025.’ On the second day of the event, the Sectoral Session on ‘Renewable Energy for Viksit Odisha’ resulted in significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen the state’s clean energy infrastructure. Six firms—Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), NLC India Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), ONGC Tripura…

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SBWL grants conditional approval for Sharavathi pumped storage project

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  The State Board of Wildlife (SBWL), Karnataka, granted conditional approval to Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) for the 2,000 MW Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydel Project on January 28, 2025.  The approval requires minimizing environmental damage within the Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary.  The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 80.05 billion, will utilize the Sharavathi River, with Talakalale as the upper reservoir and Gerusoppa as the lower dam. Featured photograph is for representation…

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Enfinity Global expands Texas battery storage with 425 MW projects

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  Enfinity Global Inc. has announced the expansion of its battery energy storage systems (BESS) portfolio with two new projects in Texas, totalling 425 MW of power capacity and 850 MWh of storage.  Construction is set to begin in the second and fourth quarters of 2025. These projects increase Enfinity’s U.S. BESS pipeline to 6.6 GW and align with its investment of over $7 billion, expected to create more than 5,000 construction jobs in the…

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On.Energy secures funding for 160 MWh battery storage in Texas

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  On.Energy has closed construction credit facilities with Pathward and BridgePeak Energy Capital to develop its 160 MWh Palo de Agua battery storage portfolio in Texas.  The financing supports On.Energy’s expansion in the United States, adding to its 80 MWh of operational assets in Houston and a pipeline of over 2 GWh of battery storage set for activation by 2028 across California, Texas, and Mexico. CEO Alan Cooper highlighted that the company has structured project…