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SAEL to set up 5 GW solar cell plant in Greater Noida

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SAEL Industries Limited has announced plans to establish a solar cell manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 5 GW and is expected to attract an investment of around Rs 50 billion. This marks SAEL’s entry into solar cell manufacturing. The company may also expand into production of wafers and ingots, based on market demand and policy support. SAEL is also preparing for an initial public…

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India showcases green hydrogen vision at World Hydrogen Summit 2025

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At the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) presented India’s roadmap for becoming a global green hydrogen leader. India has installed over 223 GW of renewable energy, 108 GW from solar and 51 GW from wind, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable markets globally. The Government aims to achieve energy independence by 2047 and Net Zero emissions by 2070. As part of this transition, it launched…

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CIL and MP municipal bodies invite bids for solar and wind projects

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Coal India Limited (CIL) has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) bids for the supply of renewable energy from 4,500 MW wind-solar hybrid projects across India. The EoI was released on May 19, 2025, and the last date for bid submission is June 9, 2025. The hybrid power mix will include 2,500 MW to 3,000 MW of solar and 1,500 MW to 2,000 MW of wind. Power will be supplied under a 25-year power purchase agreement…

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IIT K and CEG Test win contracts for thermal and nuclear projects

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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur has secured a contract worth Rs 1.47 million to conduct wind tunnel testing for the reinforced cement concrete (RCC) chimney of the 800 MW Sipat Advanced Ultra Super Critical (AUSC) Thermal Power Project Stage-III. The tender was issued by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) in December 2024. The work is expected to be completed within one year. The 1,600 MW Stage-III project is being developed by NTPC Limited at…

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MoEFCC clears EIA study for Upper Bhavani pumped hydro project

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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has granted initial approval to carry out an environmental impact assessment (EIA) study for the 1,000 MW Upper Bhavani Pumped Storage Hydro Power Project in Tamil Nadu. Located in the Nilgiris district, the project is designed to have a capacity of 1,000 MW (4×250 MW). It will store surplus energy generated from solar and wind sources in Tamil Nadu and other parts of India. The project…

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KPCL seeks JV partner for Godhna coal power project in Chhattisgarh

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Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) has invited bids to select a joint venture (JV) partner for developing and operating the 2×800 MW Godhna Coal Based Power Project in Chhattisgarh. The bid submission deadline is June 16, 2025. The selected JV partner will hold a 74 per cent equity stake and will be responsible for the design, engineering, financing, procurement, construction, and operation and maintenance (O&M) of the project. KPCL will hold the remaining 26 per…