Power Sector News Roundup for June 23, 2025

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Global: EU launches Citizen Energy Advisory Hub India: Power Ministry expands financial options in transmission bidding norms Suzlon wins 170 MW wind project order in Andhra Pradesh KPI Green wins 36.87 MW captive solar projects India calls for energy cooperation and global green transition at G7 summit AHAsolar wins Rs 1.65 million consultancy order for solar projects L&T secures land in Kandla for green hydrogen project Hindustan Power to develop 120 MWh battery storage system…

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Adani commissions India’s first off-grid green hydrogen pilot plant

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Adani New Industries Ltd (ANIL) has announced the commissioning of India’s first off-grid green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, Gujarat. The 5 MW facility is fully powered by solar energy and integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), allowing it to operate independently of the grid. The plant features a fully automated, closed-loop electrolyzer system that dynamically adjusts to real-time solar inputs. This provides flexibility and efficiency, helping address renewable energy variability. The pilot…

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RECPDCL invites bids for SR-WR grid strengthening project

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REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) on 20 June 2025 to select a Transmission Service Provider (TSP) for a new inter-state transmission project. This project will be awarded through the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route. The project, titled “Inter-Regional Strengthening between SR Grid and WR Grid” aims to enhance power transfer capacity between the Southern and Western Regions. It is crucial for supporting the Southern Region’s growing…

Power sector regulatory highlights – June 23, 2025

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Renewables: DERC revises net metering rules for ToD consumers under Sixth Amendment The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has issued the Sixth Amendment Guidelines, 2025, modifying the Group Net Metering and Virtual Net Metering for Renewable Energy Guidelines, 2019. The amendment takes effect immediately upon publication on the DERC website. The key change replaces the term “off peak time block for ToD consumers” with “normal time block for ToD consumers” in Sub-clauses (c) and (e)…

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EU launches Citizen Energy Advisory Hub

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The European Commission has launched the Citizen Energy Advisory Hub (CEAH), a 3-year initiative to support citizen-led energy projects across the EU. It aims to help individuals, communities, municipalities, NGOs, and small businesses lower energy costs by using renewable energy and managing demand. CEAH will provide technical assistance to 120 citizens or local actors to help plan or scale up sustainable energy projects. It will also offer resources, build capacity, promote local dialogues, and create…

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MNRE launches city accelerator program and start-up challenge to boost rooftop solar

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the City Accelerator Program during the National Conference on Skill Development for Renewable Energy Workforce at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi. The initiative, in partnership with Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF), aims to speed up the adoption of rooftop solar (RTS) across Indian cities. The City Accelerator Program is part of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), the world’s largest domestic RTS scheme….

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CTU clears 12 ISTS projects and reviews North East transmission progress

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Twelve Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) projects have been approved by the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL), according to a recent office memorandum. These projects span the Western, Northern, and Southern regions and involve transformer augmentation, reactor additions, and bays for renewable energy (RE) evacuation. Separately, the 43rd CMETS-NER (Central Monitoring and Evaluation Team for Transmission in North Eastern Region) meeting reviewed progress and approved augmentation plans in the North Eastern Region (NER). Approved…

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Siemens Energy India lists on stock exchanges

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Siemens Energy India Ltd (SEIL) was officially listed on BSE Ltd and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd on June 19, 2025, completing the demerger of Siemens Ltd’s energy business.  With this listing, SEIL begins operating as an independent entity with a focus on transparency, agility, and strategic alignment to India’s fast-evolving energy sector. SEIL employs over 4,200 professionals and operates ten manufacturing units and eleven regional offices across India. SEIL also serves neighbouring…

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NEDO and Nissin Electric launch micro substation demo project

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Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) is partnering with Nissin Electric on a demonstration project for micro substations aimed at low-impact power supply in grid-poor regions of India. The project is located on the outskirts of Delhi and is being implemented with TATA Power-Delhi Distribution Limited (TATA Power-DDL). Part of Japan’s subsidised International Demonstration Project on Technologies for Decarbonisation, the initiative tests micro substations that directly convert extra high-voltage (EHV) power—66kV or…