RECPDCL establishes SPV for Lakadia substation capacity enhancement
Author: PPD Team Date: November 8, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: November 8, 2024
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has established Lakadia B Power Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) aimed at augmenting the transformation capacity of the 765/400 kV Lakadia Substation in Gujarat.
RECPDCL has been designated as the bid process coordinator to select a transmission service provider for this project through a tariff-based competitive bidding process.
Author: PPD Team Date: December 4, 2025 ADB has approved a USD 650 million policy-based loan to support India’s plan to expand rooftop solar and deliver clean, affordable electricity to 10 million households by 2027. The funding is part of Subprogram 1 of the Accelerating Affordable and Inclusive Rooftop Solar Systems Development Program, which is linked to the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. ADB Country Director for India Mio Oka said the initiative…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 19, 2025 INOXGFL Group companies have signed two separate agreements with the KP Group to jointly build 5 GW of renewable energy capacity across India. The plan covers wind, solar, and hybrid projects and brings together the strengths of both groups in manufacturing, project development, and long-term operations. Inox Wind Limited and KP Energy Limited will work together on 2.5 GW of wind and wind solar hybrid projects. Inox Solar…
Author: PPD Team Date: September 22, 2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an updated Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules on 19 September 2025, adding new modules and correcting earlier records. The update includes enlistments for Avaada Energy, Ksolare Energy, FS Green Energies, Loom Solar, Cosmic PV Power, and Rajratan Ventures under a co-branding arrangement with Knack Energy. The modules listed cover bifacial TOPCon…
Author: PPD Team Date: July 11, 2025 Solar power generated a record 22.1 per cent of the European Union’s electricity in June 2025, marking the first time it became the region’s largest single energy source. According to Ember, solar produced 45.4 TWh of electricity, surpassing nuclear (21.8 per cent) and wind (15.8 per cent). The shift was driven by a combination of expanded solar installations and favorable weather conditions. At least 13 EU countries set…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 13, 2024 China-based Solar N Plus New Energy Technology has secured a 500MW supply order for its high-efficiency N-type solar products, bolstering its position in the global renewable energy sector. Renowned for its advanced N-type technology, the company offers higher conversion efficiency and robust resistance to light-induced degradation (LID) and potential-induced degradation (PID), ensuring long-term reliability and enhanced energy yields. The 500MW order aligns with Solar N Plus’ strategy to…
Author: PPD Team Date: May 6, 2025 The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has issued amended guidelines that remove application and registration charges for domestic rooftop solar systems up to 10 kW. These changes apply under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The Net Metering for Renewable Energy (First Amendment) Guidelines, 2025 were notified under Guideline 3(1) and 3(7) of the original framework. They exempt eligible applicants from both the feasibility analysis fee and registration…