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Morena and Solapur Transmission Plans Take Shape

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  With renewable energy zones (REZs) being identified across India, efforts to develop the necessary transmission infrastructure are gaining momentum. At the latest National Commission of Transmission (NCT) meeting, two major projects, Morena SEZ in Madhya Pradesh and Solapur SEZ in Maharashtra, were discussed. These projects are expected to inject thousands of megawatts of clean energy into the national grid. Here’s a closer look at these projects. Morena SEZ: A 3.9 GW Solar Power Hub…

Power Sector News Roundup for March 13, 2025

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Global: Indonesia unveils world’s third-largest floating solar plant India: GHV Infra secures EPC contract for 100 MW solar power project in Gujarat MNRE updates DCR norms for solar cells MSEDCL invites bids for national power engineer for Maharashtra Rural HVDS Project CCI approves ONGC-NTPC’s Ayana acquisition and Greenko stake deal AmpereHour Energy and Bhilwara Energy secure funding for expansion NCT plans new transmission scheme to ease WR-NR corridor congestion

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NCT plans new transmission scheme to ease WR-NR corridor congestion

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The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its most recent meeting, has planned a new transmission scheme to address high power flow on the Western Region-Northern Region (WR-NR) corridor. Representatives from Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) highlighted the persistent high loading of the 765 kV Vindhyachal-Varanasi double-circuit (D/C) line, particularly during peak demand in Uttar Pradesh (UP). This heavy load is leading to real-time violations of WR-NR Available Transfer Capability (ATC), restricting Northern…

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AmpereHour Energy and Bhilwara Energy secure funding for expansion

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AmpereHour Energy has raised USD 5 million (Rs 436 million) in a Series A funding round led by climate-focused fund Avaana Capital, with participation from UC Impower and existing angel investors. The company plans to use the capital to expand its manufacturing and software capabilities, strengthen research and development, and enhance product development. Additionally, AmpereHour Energy is allocating funds for geographical expansion, with ongoing projects in Oman and Nigeria and commissioned projects in Belgium and…

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CCI approves ONGC-NTPC’s Ayana acquisition and Greenko stake deal

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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved two major transactions in the renewable energy sector. ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited has received clearance to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited. Meanwhile, AMG Green Power B.V. has been approved to acquire a stake in Greenko Energy Holdings, and ORIX Corporation will subscribe to certain convertible notes of AM Green (Luxembourg) S.À.R.L. ONGC NTPC Green is a joint venture between…

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Indonesia unveils world’s third-largest floating solar plant

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Indonesia has launched a floating solar power plant on the Cirata Reservoir, 107 kilometers southeast of Jakarta.  Covering 4% of the reservoir, its 13 solar arrays generate up to 192 MW, making it the world’s third-largest floating solar installation. The project is a collaboration between PLN Nusantara Power, a unit of Indonesia’s state-owned power company, Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), and Masdar, a renewable energy firm based in the United Arab Emirates. The financing structure combines…

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MSEDCL invites bids for national power engineer for Maharashtra Rural HVDS Project

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Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) invited bids for the position of national power engineer (power distribution) for the Maharashtra Rural High Voltage Distribution System (HVDS) Project on March 8, 2025. The last date for bid submission is March 14, 2025. The state government and MSEDCL plan to provide new grid-connected agricultural connections through HVDS. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will fund HVDS planning and development under its result-based lending modality. The project covers…

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MNRE updates DCR norms for solar cells

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued updated domestic content requirement (DCR) norms for solar cells. According to the new guidelines, only solar cells based on crystalline-silicon technology and manufactured in India using undiffused silicon wafers (black wafers) will qualify as domestically produced. These wafers fall under Customs Tariff Head 3818, and all manufacturing processes, from wafer to solar cell, must be carried out within India. Solar cells made using imported diffused…

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GHV Infra secures EPC contract for 100 MW solar power project in Gujarat

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GHV Infra Projects Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GHV Private Limited, has won an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract from GHV Private Limited for setting up a 100 MW Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-Connected Solar Power Project in Gujarat. The scope of work includes setting up the 100 MW ISTS-Connected Solar Power Project along with three years of comprehensive Operation and Maintenance (O&M) in Gujarat. The work is expected to be completed within 15 months…

Regulatory Developments in Power Distribution Sector: March 12, 2025

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  APTEL upholds MERC order on electricity distribution in Ahmednagar The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) dismissed appeals by Mula Pravara Electric Co-operative Society Limited (MPECS) against the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (MERC) orders, affirming Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited’s (MSEDCL) right to supply electricity in the Ahmednagar region without requiring a fresh license. MPECS, which had been supplying power since 1971, argued that MSEDCL needed a separate license for the area. However, MERC…