Power Sector News Roundup for March 7, 2025

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Global: ANDRITZ to engineer 100 MW green hydrogen plant in Germany India: SSCL expands footprint with Rajasthan joint venture PFCCL invites bids for transmission project for green hydrogen in Kakinada Apollo Green to form subsidiary; invest Rs 5 billion Goldi Solar launches AI-powered solar module line, Vikram Solar expands battery manufacturing CEA releases draft amendment to metering regulations CEA issues guidelines for fiber core usage in power sector communication Sapher partners with Punjab government for…

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ANDRITZ to engineer 100 MW green hydrogen plant in Germany

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ANDRITZ has secured an order from Rostock EnergyPort Cooperation GmbH (REPCO) to engineer a 100 MW green hydrogen plant in Rostock, Germany. REPCO is a joint venture of RWE Generation SE, EnBW Neue Energien GmbH, RheinEnergie AG, and Rostock Port GmbH. Once the notice to proceed is received, ANDRITZ will deliver the project on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) basis. The scope includes the green hydrogen production facility, infrastructure, utilities, hydrogen purification and compression…

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Hariom Pipe wins 60 MW solar project in Maharashtra

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Hariom Pipe Industries Limited (HPIL) has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to develop 60 MW decentralised solar power projects under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0. The award was issued on March 4, 2025. The project involves developing, designing, engineering, procuring, constructing, commissioning, and maintaining solar plants. HPIL will also set up the evacuation infrastructure to deliver power to MSEDCL under Component C of…

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Datta Power wins bid for 112 MW wind project

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Adyant Enersol Private Limited, a subsidiary of Datta Power Infra Private Limited, has secured a 112 MW wind power project under the 600 MW Inter State Transmission System (ISTS)-Connected Wind Power Project (Tranche-II) by SJVN.  The company won the bid with a tariff of Rs 3.81 per kWh. SJVN invited bids in April 2024 to select wind power developers for setting up ISTS-connected wind projects across India under Tranche-II. The total capacity under this tranche…

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Sapher partners with Punjab government for solar farm development

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Sapher has partnered with the Punjab government to develop solar farms in high-potential locations such as Fazilka and Ferozepur. This initiative is being executed in collaboration with Punjab Generation Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Punjab Energy Development Agency. The goal is to boost the state’s renewable energy capacity while addressing challenges associated with canal-based hydropower.  We have been closely following Punjab’s renewable energy initiatives. This year, Solidus Techno Power Private Limited has signed an…

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CEA issues guidelines for fiber core usage in power sector communication

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released comprehensive guidelines for the usage and sharing of fiber cores in Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) and Underground Fiber Optic (UGFO) cables in power systems. These guidelines provide a structured framework to enhance data exchange, real-time monitoring, and grid reliability. A key recommendation is uniform fiber allocation, ensuring dedicated cores for critical grid operations while permitting the commercial use of excess fibers. Entities must comply with CEA’s technical standards…

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CEA releases draft amendment to metering regulations

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued the draft CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters) (5th Amendment) Regulations, 2025, proposing key changes to metering rules for electricity consumers, generators, and licensees. Public comments on the draft will be accepted until April 5, 2025. One of the major revisions includes updating the definition of interface meters, which will now apply to meters used for accounting and billing at interconnection points between generating companies, licensees, and consumers….

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Goldi Solar launches AI-powered solar module line, Vikram Solar expands battery manufacturing

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Goldi Solar has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solar module manufacturing line at its new facility in Kosamba, Surat, Gujarat.  The facility, designed for a production capacity of 14 GW, features high-speed stringers capable of processing 10,000 cells per hour. AI-driven automation ensures consistency, minimizes errors, and reduces material wastage. An AI-powered optical inspection system enables real-time quality control, using computer vision to detect microscopic defects. The facility includes a fully integrated pre-lamination section with…

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Apollo Green to form subsidiary; invest Rs 5 billion

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Apollo Green Energy Limited (AGEL) is set to develop 1,000 MW of renewable energy (RE) projects across India by 2028. The company will invest Rs 5 billion through its newly formed subsidiary, AGEL Renewable Energy Limited, which will focus on utility-scale solar power projects integrated with energy storage systems (ESS), including hydrogen-based solutions. The subsidiary will actively participate in large-scale government tenders and establish power purchase agreements (PPAs) with utilities and commercial consumers. To support…

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PFCCL invites bids for transmission project for green hydrogen in Kakinada

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PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) has invited bids for selecting a transmission service provider (TSP) to develop “Transmission system for proposed Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia projects in Kakinada area, Andhra Pradesh (Phase-I).”  The bids will be processed under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) model on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued on March 4, 2025, and the last date for submission is May 6, 2025. PFCCL was appointed…