Power Sector News Roundup for April 25, 2025

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Global: Google signs offshore wind PPA with CIP in Taiwan India: West Bengal approves 100 MW solar project under Ramnagar II phase-II Vikram Solar to supply modules for decentralised solar in Maharashtra Four firms win bids for 250 MW wind projects under GUVNL Phase-IX MEIL wins EPC contract for Kaiga nuclear units 5 and 6 Madhya Pradesh launches biofuel scheme with investment-linked incentives Adani Green signs PPA with UPPCL for 1,250 MW pumped storage project…

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BPCL and GPS Renewables form JV to set up 8-10 CBG plants

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and GPS Renewables Private Limited have formed a joint venture (JV) to build 8-10 compressed biogas (CBG) plants in several Indian states, including Bihar, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. The JV aims to convert organic biomass waste into CBG, contributing to renewable energy goals and promoting waste-to-energy technology. The partnership plans to establish CBG production facilities using organic biomass, including agricultural and other organic residues. These plants will…

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Ministry of Coal introduces incentives to boost underground coal mining

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The Ministry of Coal in India has introduced new policy incentives aimed at boosting underground coal mining. These incentives are designed to reduce financial burdens and encourage investment in the sector. Key measures include a reduction in the floor percentage of revenue share for underground coal mines from 4% to 2%, along with the complete waiver of mandatory upfront payment requirements. In addition, a 50% rebate on performance security for underground coal blocks continues to…

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Patel Engineering emerges as L1 bidder for Heo hydro project

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Patel Engineering Limited (PEL) has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for the turnkey EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contract of the 240 MW Heo Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh.  PEL quoted Rs 7,184.7 million for the contract, which was invited by North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) in November 2024. Max Infra (India) Limited and Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon Private Limited (DRAIPL) were the L2 and L3 bidders, quoting Rs 7,558.5 million…

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Rajesh Power wins Rs 11.16 bn contracts for T&D projects in Gujarat

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Rajesh Power Services Limited (RPSL) has secured three contracts worth Rs 11,160 million for power transmission and distribution projects in Gujarat. The contracts were awarded by a mix of government and institutional clients on April 23, 2025. The work includes: (a) A turnkey contract for supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 11/22 kV high-tension underground cable and medium voltage covered conductor (MVCC) overhead network. (b) Design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 220/66…

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Alpex Solar secures Rs 3.8 billion contract for solar module supply

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Alpex Solar Private Limited has secured a contract worth Rs 3,805.2 million for the supply of high-efficiency solar modules for a large-scale solar power project in India. The contract was awarded on April 23, 2025. The modules are scheduled to be delivered by March 2026. Alpex Solar manufactures photovoltaic (PV) modules using both monocrystalline and polycrystalline cell technologies. This contract is among the company’s largest to date, supporting a major solar deployment project expected to…

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BHEL invites bids for consultancy across five thermal power projects

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Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) issued a tender on April 23, 2025, for engaging a project management consultancy (PMC) firm for five thermal power projects. Bids have been invited in two packages, with a submission deadline of May 5, 2025. Package I covers three sub-packages: Package A includes the 800 MW Deen Bandhu Chhotu Ram Power Expansion Project in Yamunanagar, Haryana. Developed by Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL), the Rs 69 billion project will…

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NHPC approves 1,200 MW Jalaun solar park in Uttar Pradesh

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The Board of Directors of NHPC Limited has approved the development of a 1,200 MW solar power park in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh. The project will be implemented by Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL), a joint venture between NHPC and the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA). It is part of the Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Park (UMREPP) scheme of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The solar park will…

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CleanMax commissions hybrid power project in Karnataka

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CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Private Limited has commissioned a wind-solar hybrid power project in Jagalur, Karnataka to supply electricity to the India campus of Cisco Systems, Inc. The project combines 69 MWp of solar and 23.1 MW of wind capacity, making up a 92.1 MW hybrid system. It is part of a larger 151 MW open-access, grid-connected renewable energy project. The project generates 57 million units of electricity annually and offsets approximately 46,740 tons of…

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GIPCL commissions 25 MW of captive solar project at Vastan lignite mine

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Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (GIPCL) has commissioned 25 MW of a 75 MW captive solar photovoltaic (PV) power project at Vastan, Gujarat on April 24, 2025. The full project is being developed by Madhav Infra Projects Private Limited on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) basis. It spans 140 hectares within the mining lease area of the Vastan Lignite Mine near the Surat Lignite Power Plant. This includes 100 hectares of reclaimed backfilled land…