Power Sector News Roundup for June 19, 2025

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Global: China ramps up pilot hydrogen programme to meet 2035 targets India: Jakson Group expands solar O&M to 5 GWp PEKB coal mine becomes Chhattisgarh’s first to run entirely on solar power Saatvik, Solarium, and Ahaan announce new solar module manufacturing plans Crompton wins Rs 1.01 billion order for solar pumps Only two underground coal blocks receive bids in 12th auction round AEML invites bids for two 220 kV cable transmission projects in Mumbai REC…

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China ramps up pilot hydrogen programme to meet 2035 targets

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China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has unveiled a nationwide pilot programme to scale hydrogen production, infrastructure, and end-use by 2035, Hydrogen Insight reported. The plan follows a related initiative released on December 31, 2024, by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), which focused on accelerating low-carbon hydrogen adoption in key industrial sectors. The NEA programme outlines 11 categories of pilot projects—three for production, two for storage and transport, four for end-use, and others…

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Jakson Group expands solar O&M to 5 GWp

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Jakson Green Renewables, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jakson Power Private Limited, has secured third-party operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts totalling 1 GWp. With this, its solar O&M portfolio has grown to 5 GWp. The new contracts cover four large-scale solar projects across Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Tamil Nadu, with capacities ranging from 75 MWp to 435 MWp. In addition to its O&M expansion, Jakson is among the four bidders for the Chennai Metro Rail Project…

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PEKB coal mine becomes Chhattisgarh’s first to run entirely on solar power

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The Parsa East and Kanta Basan (PEKB) coal mine in Surguja, Chhattisgarh, has become the first coal mine in the state — and among the first in India — to achieve full energy self-sufficiency using solar power. Operated by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RRVUNL), the mine now relies entirely on solar energy for its internal operations. A 9 MW solar power plant, developed by Mundra Solar Limited, a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy…

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Saatvik, Solarium, and Ahaan announce new solar module manufacturing plans

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India’s solar manufacturing capacity is set to expand significantly with new projects announced by Saatvik Solar Industries, Solarium Green Energy, and Ahaan Solar. Saatvik Solar Industries Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Saatvik Green Energy Limited (SGEL), has begun work on a 4 GW solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing plant in Odisha. This is part of an integrated plan that also includes a 4.8 GW solar cell unit and a separate 4 GW module…

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Crompton wins Rs 1.01 billion order for solar pumps

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Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has received a letter of award from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) for the supply and installation of 4,500 off-grid solar photovoltaic water pumping systems. The contract is valued at Rs 1.01 billion. The project is part of Component B of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme. It is structured as a turnkey contract, covering design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the systems….

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Only two underground coal blocks receive bids in 12th auction round

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The Ministry of Coal’s Nominated Authority opened bids for six underground coal blocks under the 12th round of commercial coal auctions. Bids were received for only two blocks. Only two of the six blocks received bids, with a total of 14 bids submitted for these blocks. Both are non-coking coal blocks located in the Rajgamar Dipside region. Rajgamar Dipside (Deavnara) received 6 bids, while Rajgamar Dipside (South of Phulakdih Nala) attracted 8 bids. Eight companies…

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AEML invites bids for two 220 kV cable transmission projects in Mumbai

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Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML) has invited bids for two high-voltage underground cable transmission projects to strengthen power connectivity in Mumbai. Both tenders have a bid submission deadline of June 30, 2025. Project 1: Ghodbunder–Dahisar connectivity AEML plans to establish a 220 kV double-circuit cable link between the AEML Ghodbunder and AEML Dahisar substations. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 1,142.6 million. Project 2: Aarey–Chandivali and Aarey–TPC connectivity AEML also seeks to set…

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REC PDCL invites bids for transmission system linked to 2,000 MW solar park in Karnataka

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REC Power Distribution Company Limited (REC PDCL) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) for selecting a transmission service provider (TSP) on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis. The project supports evacuation of power from a planned 2,000 MW solar park at Ryapte in Tumkur district, Karnataka. The bidding will follow a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. REC PDCL is acting as the bid process coordinator. The last date for submission is August…

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Odisha clears Rs 38.79 billion investments, plans 200 MWh battery storage

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The Odisha government has approved 17 investment proposals worth Rs 38.79 billion through its State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA). These include key energy sector developments. Iron Triangle Limited will invest Rs 3.10 billion to set up a 200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Bolangir district. This marks one of the state’s largest BESS plans to date. In April 2025, SLSWCA had also approved renewable energy projects worth Rs 11.92 billion. These…