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EESL partners with DVC to drive energy efficiency

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Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to enhance energy efficiency and clean energy adoption.  The collaboration aims to implement energy efficiency programs such as the street lights national programme, energy-efficient building solutions, and decentralised solar initiatives, including rooftop solar installations, solar carports, and hybrid thermal solar systems. The partnership will also promote electric mobility with the deployment of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, along…

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NHPC to invest Rs 840 billion in 20 GW pumped storage project

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NHPC Ltd, a state-owned hydropower company, has announced a major investment of Rs 840 billion to develop 20 GW of pumped storage capacity.  This project is part of a larger capital expenditure plan estimated at Rs 12,000 billion, with most investments to be made through joint ventures (JVs). Currently, NHPC has an installed capacity of 7.1 GW from renewable sources across 25 power stations, including 1.5 GW from subsidiaries. The company also plans to allocate…

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India and Sri Lanka discuss strengthening cooperation in mineral resources

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Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, met Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry, Shri Sunil Handunnetti, in New Delhi. They focused on boosting bilateral cooperation in mineral exploration, particularly in securing critical minerals like graphite and beach sand, key for clean energy and advanced technologies. Shri Dubey outlined India’s National Critical Mineral Mission to secure raw materials like lithium, graphite, and nickel, stressing the importance of mining rights and global…

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Tata Power and ONGC sign MoU to explore BESS

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Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power Company Limited, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) to explore joint opportunities in the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sector.  The MoU was signed at India Energy Week 2025 in the presence of Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri and senior executives from both companies. The collaboration will focus on…

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ArcelorMittal commissions 661 MW solar project in Andhra Pradesh

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ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Limited (AMNS) has commissioned a 661 MW (925 MWp) solar power project in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.  The project is part of “Project Trinity,” a 975 MW wind-solar hybrid initiative that includes 661 MW of solar and 314 MW of wind power. It spans 3,500 acres across Alamuru village in Nandyal district and other villages in Kurnool district. The project will be integrated with the pumped hydro storage component of the Integrated…