Power Sector News Roundup for February 14, 2025

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Global: WestWind Energy signs lease agreement for wind farm project in Australia India: Three firms bid for pooling substations in Rajasthan’s 2,000 MW solar park Suzlon secures 201.6 MW wind project contract in Madhya Pradesh CDIL launches India’s first indigenous solar bypass diodes Sterlite Power secures Rs 22.5 billion orders in Q3 FY25 CEA issues procedure for verifying captive status of generating plants across states MNRE issues draft guidelines for solar cold storage systems with…

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WestWind Energy signs lease agreement for wind farm project in Australia

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WestWind Energy has signed a lease agreement with the New South Wales government for the construction of the Lake Victoria wind farm, a project set to be developed over 2-3 years, from 2029 to 2032.  The wind farm is planned to consist of up to 201 turbines, with an estimated capital expenditure of $3.8 billion. It will have an installed capacity of about 1,000 MW and an annual energy production of 3,400 GWh, enough to…

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Skipper secures Rs 13.18 billion in new orders in Q3 FY25

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Skipper Ltd received new orders worth Rs 13.18 billion in Q3 FY25 (October to December), bringing the total order inflows for the fiscal year to Rs 37.43 billion. The company secured significant contracts from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), state electricity boards, and private transmission service providers. As of December 31, 2024, Skipper’s outstanding order book stood at Rs 63.54 billion, with 89% of the orders from domestic clients and 11% from exports….

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KPIT Technologies, Trentar Energy collaborate on sodium-ion battery technology

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KPIT Technologies and Trentar Energy Solutions have entered into a collaboration for the development and commercialisation of sodium-ion battery technology. As part of this agreement, KPIT will transfer its sodium-ion battery technology to Trentar, which will focus on scaling up production and operationalising the technology. Under the technology transfer agreement, Trentar will invest in the establishment of a 3 GWh sodium-ion battery manufacturing facility. In return, KPIT will receive upfront technology transfer fees along with…

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Waaree Renewable wins LoA for 40 MWh BESS project in Gujarat

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Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Continuum Green Energy Limited for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 40 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at wind-solar hybrid sites in Gujarat. The total cost of the project is estimated at Rs 400 million. The project will utilize lithium iron phosphate (LFP) based liquid-cooled containerized BESS technology. It will be executed under a Lump Sum Turnkey Project agreement, integrating…

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BGR Tech launches 100 kW hydrogen purification system

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BGR Tech Limited has introduced its 100 kW hydrogen purification system designed to enhance electrolysis-based hydrogen purification. This newly developed system delivers 99.999 per cent pure, fuel cell-grade hydrogen and is engineered to operate at high pressures of up to 30 bar.  The system’s modular structure allows for scalability, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. The purified hydrogen can be used for fuel cells, combustion engines, and industrial processes like steel…

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MNRE issues draft guidelines for solar cold storage systems with TES backup

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines outlining the design, specifications, performance, and testing for solar cold storage systems equipped with thermal energy storage (TES) backup. These systems are primarily powered by solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, with TES providing backup cooling during non-solar hours, ensuring uninterrupted refrigeration for agricultural produce, dairy, fisheries, and pharmaceutical products. The guidelines define standards for solar cold storage units with capacities of 2 MT, 5…

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CEA issues procedure for verifying captive status of generating plants across states

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has introduced a new procedure to verify the captive status of generating plants where the Captive Generating Plant (CGP) and its users are in different states.  Effective from FY 2024-25, this procedure ensures compliance with Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, as amended on September 1, 2023. The guidelines have been approved by the central government. The new rules mandate an annual verification process, to be conducted by CEA’s…

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Sterlite Power secures Rs 22.5 billion orders in Q3 FY25

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Sterlite Power has won new orders worth Rs 22.5 billion and secured L1 positions for orders worth Rs 6.5 billion in Q3 FY25, marking its highest order book in the current financial year.  These orders span across its Global Products and Services (GPS) business, covering high-performance conductors, Optical Ground Wire (OPGW), power cables, and specialized Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services. The company also exports high-performance green products to markets in the Americas, the European…

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CDIL launches India’s first indigenous solar bypass diodes

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CDIL Semiconductors has introduced India’s first domestically manufactured solar bypass diodes, designed to enhance solar panel efficiency and longevity. These diodes, produced at CDIL’s Mohali facility in Punjab, aim to reduce reliance on imports while improving performance in India’s extreme weather conditions. The diodes feature a low forward voltage drop and high thermal stability, making them a cost-effective alternative to imported components. Manufactured using advanced automation techniques, they are expected to support India’s growing solar…