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Serentica signs 75 MW hybrid power deal with Inox Airproducts

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Serentica Renewables India Private Limited (SRIPL) has signed a power supply and consumption agreement (PSCA) with Inox Airproducts Private Limited for 75 MW of wind-solar hybrid power. The agreement was formalised on May 5, 2025. Under the deal, SRIPL will supply hybrid renewable energy to four Inox manufacturing sites across four different states in India.  This initiative aligns with broader efforts to reduce carbon emissions in energy-intensive industries.

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IRCON secures Rs 4.58 billion contract for Tato-I hydropower project

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IRCON International Limited has won the Rs 4,581.44 million contract for Package I of the 186 MW Tato-I Hydro Electric Project. The award was made on May 2, 2025, following a tender process initiated by North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) in October 2024. The contract covers construction of key civil works on an item-rate basis. This includes headworks, head race channel (HRC), head race pipe, intake, head race tunnel (HRT), surge shaft, pressure…

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REC PDCL invites bids for two 400 kV substations in Karnataka

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REC Power Distribution Company Limited (REC PDCL) has launched a bidding process to select transmission service providers (TSPs) for two major transmission projects in Karnataka. The bids were invited on April 30, 2025, through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis. The last date to submit bids is July 4, 2025. The projects involve establishing 400 kV substations and associated transmission lines at Mekhali in Belagavi district and Hampapura…

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Vietnam approves amended National Power Development Plan VIII

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Vietnam has officially approved the amended National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP VIII) for the 2021-2030 period, with a long-term vision extending to 2050. This revision, under Decision 768/QD-TTg, replaces the previous version (Decision 500/QD-TTg) and responds to the country’s growing electricity demand and its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The revised plan addresses Vietnam’s rapid economic growth, with the aim to support annual average GDP growth of 10% between 2026 and 2030,…

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Amplus Solar rebrands as Gentari

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Amplus Solar has rebranded as Gentari, marking a major step in its clean energy journey in India. This change reflects a unified brand identity and the consolidation of Gentari’s renewable energy business in the country. Gentari, a clean energy solutions company, acquired Amplus Solar in 2023. Amplus Solar had made significant contributions to Gentari’s commercial and industrial (C&I) portfolio.  The integration combines Amplus Solar’s expertise in the C&I segment with Gentari’s broader ambitions in utility-scale…

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Adani Green signs PPA with UPPCL for solar project in Rajasthan

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Adani Green Energy Sixty Nine Limited, a wholly owned step-down subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for 400 MW of solar power. The power will be sourced from a grid-connected solar photovoltaic project in Rajasthan. This agreement is part of AGEL’s ongoing expansion in renewable energy. Separately, Adani Power Limited has announced a capital expenditure plan of Rs 1.2 trillion over…

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Jindal Poly Films to fully acquire solar film maker Enerlite

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Jindal Poly Films Limited (JPL), a major player in packaging films, has announced plans to acquire full ownership of Enerlite Solar Films India. Enerlite manufactures encapsulation films used in photovoltaic (PV) modules. JPL currently holds a 33.05% stake in Enerlite. The acquisition, conducted on an arm’s length basis, will make Enerlite a wholly owned subsidiary. Completion is expected within six months, pending regulatory approvals. This move aligns with JPL’s strategy to expand into the solar…

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DERC waives fees for rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar scheme

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The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has issued amended guidelines that remove application and registration charges for domestic rooftop solar systems up to 10 kW. These changes apply under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The Net Metering for Renewable Energy (First Amendment) Guidelines, 2025 were notified under Guideline 3(1) and 3(7) of the original framework. They exempt eligible applicants from both the feasibility analysis fee and registration charges. This amendment aims to ease the…

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CERC changes power trading rules to make prices more transparent

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The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued new rules to improve electricity trading in India. The changes aim to make prices clearer, reduce confusion, and encourage more participation. The new rules apply to short-term power contracts: Term Ahead Market (TAM), Day-Ahead Contingency (DAC), Intra-Day, and Any-Day Single-Sided (ADSS). In the TAM segment, power exchanges will stop offering custom time slots like hourly contracts within a week. Only fixed slots such as Base, Round-The-Clock (RTC),…

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India and Denmark renew energy cooperation MoU

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India and Denmark have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their partnership on clean energy. This move builds on five years of collaboration and supports India’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. The original MoU, signed on June 5, 2020, was set to end in 2025. By renewing it early, both countries have ensured that their joint work continues without disruption. The new agreement goes beyond the earlier focus areas. It…