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120 MWp floating solar project commissioned at Omkareshwar dam

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Ciel & Terre Solar Private Limited, in partnership with Larsen & Toubro and SJVN Green Energy Limited, has commissioned a 120 MWp floating solar photovoltaic project at the Omkareshwar dam reservoir in Madhya Pradesh. The plant will supply power to Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited. The project comprises 14 floating solar islands, each with a capacity of 8.5 MWp. It uses 407,699 Hydrelio aiR OPTIM 1400-3 floats arranged in a three-row configuration. To suit the…

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REC PDCL invites bids for transmission upgrade to support RE in Karnataka

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REC Power Distribution Company Limited (REC PDCL) has invited bids for selection of a transmission service provider (TSP) to implement transmission system strengthening works at Davanagere for renewable energy (RE) integration in Karnataka. The request for proposal (RfP) was issued on May 15, 2025. Bids are due by July 18, 2025. The project will be awarded through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis. REC PDCL is the bid…

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NHPC awards 2,400 MW wind-solar hybrid projects under Tranche-X

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NHPC Limited has issued Letters of Award (LoAs) to four developers for setting up a total of 2,400 MW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects across India. These projects, awarded under Tranche-X, may include Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and will be developed on a build, own, and operate (BOO) basis. Sprng Vayu Vidyut Private Limited (Sprng Energy) secured 150 MW by quoting a tariff of Rs 3.41 per kWh. Illuminate Hybren Private…

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Ahasolar wins Rs 1.18 million PFR order for 48 solar sites in Gujarat

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AHAsolar Technologies Limited has secured a new work order worth Rs 1.176 million from Gujarat Urban Development Company (GUDC). The order, dated May 15, 2025, is for preparing pre-feasibility reports (PFRs) for solar power projects across 48 locations in Gujarat. The project scope includes site surveys, technical assessments, and financial analyses. These are essential first steps in evaluating the potential for grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. The company is expected to complete the assignment within…

Regulatory Developments in Renewable Sector: May 16, 2025

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  GERC approves tariffs for 500 MW BESS under GUVNL’s Phase-IV tender The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved tariffs discovered through Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL) Phase-IV global bidding for standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with a capacity of 500 MW/1000 MWh. The procurement is aimed at meeting Gujarat’s Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) and Energy Storage Obligations (ESO) as mandated by the Ministry of Power. The petition was filed under Sections…

Regulatory Developments in Power Distribution Sector: May 16, 2025

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  APTEL allows TNERC to revisit pre-2003 tariff for Southern Railway The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has ruled that the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) can review a 2001 electricity tariff hike imposed on Southern Railway. The judgment sets aside TNERC’s earlier dismissal and remands the case for a fresh decision within six months. The case involves a tariff hike under G.O. No. 95 of 2001, which raised rates for Southern Railway’s traction…

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JSW Energy and Tata Power report growth in FY 2024–25 results

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JSW Energy Limited reported a 21 per cent year-on-year increase in Q4 revenue, reaching Rs 34.97 billion in the January–March quarter of FY 2024–25, compared to Rs 28.79 billion in Q4 FY 2023–24. For the full year, the company posted Rs 126.39 billion in revenue, up 6 per cent from Rs 119.41 billion in the previous year. Tata Power Company Limited recorded a net profit of Rs 47.75 billion in FY 2024–25, an 11.57 per…

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Vietnam proposes 15 MW geothermal project for inclusion in PDP8

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The Provincial Government of Binh Dinh has proposed the inclusion of the 15 MW Hoi Van geothermal power project in Vietnam’s national power development plan VIII (PDP8). The project, to be located in Cat Hiep commune, Phu Cat district, requires an estimated investment of USD32.7 million. It is intended to diversify the province’s energy mix and contribute to national renewable energy targets. Geothermal energy is still at an early stage in Vietnam, but the country’s…

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Centre sets August 2025 deadline for smart meters in government buildings

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The Ministry of Power has directed that all government offices, buildings, and residential colonies be equipped with prepaid smart meters by August 2025. The goal is to reduce AT&C (Aggregate Technical & Commercial) losses and improve billing accuracy. This was announced at the Western States Power Conference in Mumbai on 13 May. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal stressed cooperation between the Centre and States to meet the Viksit Bharat 2047 goals. He urged States to…