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Power Ministry discusses nuclear power expansion roadmap

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At a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Power on April 28, 2025, the Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, presented the government’s roadmap for expanding nuclear power generation in India. The meeting focused on how nuclear energy can support India’s clean energy goals and long-term energy security. The minister highlighted that nuclear energy is not limited to electricity generation. It can also support non-electric uses like…

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Lebanon signs loan with World Bank for electricity sector reforms

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Lebanon has secured a USD250 million loan agreement with the World Bank to address long-standing issues and modernise the country’s energy infrastructure. The loan will help establish a national control centre, improve accounting and billing systems at the state-run Electricity of Lebanon, and develop scalable solar energy farms. The first phase of solar projects is expected to generate 150 MW, saving Lebanon around USD40 million annually in fuel costs. This agreement marks the first loan…

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China approves construction of ten new nuclear reactors

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China has cleared the construction of ten new nuclear reactors in 2025, marking the fourth year in a row it has approved at least ten reactors, Bloomberg reported. As per local outlet The Paper, the new projects will involve an investment of 200 billion yuan (about USD27 billion or Rs 2.25 trillion). China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) will build four reactors at its Fangchenggang and Taishan plants. China National Nuclear, State Power Investment Corporation, and…

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PGCIL awards rooftop solar contracts worth Rs 87.63 million

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Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has awarded contracts for rooftop solar installations across its buildings in the Eastern and Western Regions under the PM Surya Ghar (PMSGY) Scheme.  In the Eastern Region, PGCIL awarded a contract worth Rs 50.82 million to Gourav EnerGen India Pvt Ltd, the lowest (L1) bidder among five participants. Other qualified bidders included Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited and Suncraft Energy Pvt Ltd.   In the Western Region, a consortium…

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Raychem RPG becomes first Indian firm to earn E3, C3, F1 certification for cast resin transformers

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Raychem RPG has become the first Indian manufacturer to earn the E3, C3, and F1 certifications for its cast resin transformers (CRTs).  The certification was awarded after rigorous testing at CESI laboratories in Italy. CESI is renowned for its advanced testing facilities, including KEMA Labs, which is known for its high-power laboratory capabilities. In a statement, Raychem RPG said the certification aligns with the IEC60076-11:2018 global standard. It represents a key step in improving safety,…

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Premier Energies forms subsidiary for silicon ingot and wafer manufacturing

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Premier Energies Limited has set up a wholly owned subsidiary, Premier Energies GWC Private Limited, to manufacture and process high-quality silicon ingots and wafers with advanced technologies. The new subsidiary, incorporated on April 20, 2025, will focus on the solar cell segment. It has an authorised share capital of Rs 1 million. The entire paid-up share capital, comprising 1,00,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each, will be held by Premier Energies Limited, making it a…

DERC approves BRPL’s short-term power purchase from Greenko

DERC approves BRPL’s short-term power purchase from Greenko

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  The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd.’s (BRPL) proposal to procure up to 92.4 million units (MUs) of electricity from Greenko Energies Private Limited on a short-term basis to meet peak summer demand. The procurement will cover the period from May 16, 2025, to July 31, 2025, specifically during the peak slots of 0000–0200 hours and 2000–2400 hours. BRPL had requested permission to directly procure 400 MW of power,…