Power Sector News Roundup for June 10, 2025

Global: Indonesia plans 69.5 GW new capacity by 2034 India: JSW signs wind PPA with Adani, commissions 281 MW hybrid project NTPC signs solar PPA with UPPCL, commissions 110.52 MW at Khavda NTPC commissions 193 MW at Nokh solar park NHPC starts commercial ops for 53.57 MW solar in Bikaner Envision to supply WTGs to Purvah Green REC gets CBDT nod to issue Rs 50 billion zero coupon bonds NHPC invites E&M bids for Uri-I…

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India’s solar boom brings big wins but leaves key gaps

  India’s journey into solar energy began with ambition and urgency. Back in 2010, the National Solar Mission (NSM) was launched to reduce the country’s dependence on imported fossil fuels and build domestic energy security. With targets initially set at 20 GW of solar capacity by 2022, the scale grew rapidly. When the BJP government took charge in 2014, it raised the bar, aiming for 100 GW. According to a 2025 policy brief from the…

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Indonesia plans 69.5 GW new capacity by 2034

Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has released its 2025–2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan, targeting 69.5 GW of new power generation capacity. Of this, 76 per cent will come from renewable sources and storage systems. The plan aligns with Indonesia’s goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2060. It addresses rising electricity demand, especially in urban areas, and aims to modernise the energy mix. In the first phase (2025–2030), 27.9 GW will be added. This…

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Ministry of Mines launches dashboard to track auctioned mineral blocks

The Ministry of Mines (MoM) has launched a mining dashboard, a centralised digital platform to monitor the operational status of auctioned mineral blocks and track statutory clearances nationwide. According to the ministry, the dashboard will improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the mineral sector. So far, 500 mineral blocks have been auctioned across 16 states, with 64 blocks already operational. The dashboard is expected to act as a real-time monitoring tool, helping both central and…

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NHPC invites E&M bids for Uri-I Stage II; Panari PSP bids also open

NHPC Limited invited bids on June 7, 2025, for the Lot-III package of electro-mechanical (E&M) works for the Uri-I Stage II Hydro Electric Project. The last date for submission is July 25, 2025. The Lot-III package is expected to be completed in 1,158 days and has an estimated cost of Rs 4,854 million. The Uri-I Stage II project will be developed in the Baramulla district of Jammu & Kashmir, covering the Uri, Boniyar, Kreeri, Baramulla,…

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REC gets CBDT nod to issue Rs 50 billion zero coupon bonds

REC Limited has received approval from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Ministry of Finance, to issue zero coupon bonds worth Rs 50 billion. These bonds will have a tenure of ten years and six months. They will be issued at a deep discount and redeemed at face value upon maturity. The structure offers tax benefits to investors under the Income Tax Act, 1961. REC had previously launched a similar bond issuance in FY…

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Envision to supply WTGs to Purvah Green

Envision Energy signed a framework agreement with Purvah Green Power Private Limited, a step-down subsidiary of CESC Limited, on June 4, 2025. The agreement covers the supply of wind turbine generators (WTGs) for setting up 1,000 MW of wind power projects across India. The deal includes supply, commissioning, and a 10-year operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the WTGs. The projects will be installed at multiple locations in India. Earlier this year, on January 9,…

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NHPC starts commercial ops for 53.57 MW solar in Bikaner

NHPC Limited began commercial operations of 53.57 MW on June 7, 2025, under its 1,000 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. This project is part of the CPSU (Central Public Sector Undertaking) Scheme Tranche-III. The commissioned capacity is part of a 300 MW plant being developed by Tata Power Solar Systems Limited at Karnisar-Bhatiyan in Bikaner, on an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis. So far, 160.71 MW of capacity has…

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NTPC commissions 193 MW at Nokh solar park

NTPC Limited commissioned 193 MW under the 245 MW Plot-3 of its 735 MW Nokh Ultra Mega Solar Park Project on June 9, 2025. The project is located in Nokh, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Jakson Group served as the Balance of System (BoS) contractor for this phase. With this commissioning, NTPC has brought 438 MW of solar capacity online at the Nokh site. The project is being implemented in three phases of 245 MW each under engineering,…