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Power Grid acquires Bikaner A and B Transmission Projects for Rajasthan REZ

By November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Author: PPD Team Date: November 13, 2024

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has acquired Bikaner A Power Transmission Ltd (BATPL) and Bikaner B Power Transmission Limited, both established to support the “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Phase IV (Part-3: 6 GW) [Bikaner complex]” on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis.

The acquisition from REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), the bid process coordinator, was completed on November 11, 2024.

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Exicom and EONEX Energy sign MoU to deploy BESS projects
By December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: December 10, 2025 Exicom has signed a memorandum of understanding with EONEX Energy, a DVN Energy Group-backed company, to deploy megawatt-hour-scale lithium-ion battery energy storage systems across Southern India. The partnership focuses on commercial, industrial and renewable integrated applications. The two companies plan to jointly develop and install systems intended to support peak load management. The systems will be designed to improve the use of solar power through advanced storage integration…

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MNRE adds 6,922 MW to ALMM solar module list
By October 15, 2025October 28, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: October 15, 2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar photovoltaic modules, adding 6,922 MW of new capacity. With this revision, the cumulative capacity under the ALMM now stands at 116,467 MW. The latest update, listed as Revision XLIII and dated October 13, 2025, introduces new manufacturers and expanded capacities for several existing ones. Five new manufacturing facilities…

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SJVN Green commissions 128.88 MW at Bikaner solar project
By October 1, 2025October 28, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: October 1, 2025 SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN Limited, has declared commercial operation of 128.88 MW from its Bikaner Solar Power Project on 30 September 2025. With this addition, the project has reached a cumulative commissioned capacity of 629.90 MW out of the planned 1,000 MW. The balance capacity is expected to be brought online in the near term.

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KKR and PSP Investments acquire stake in AEP’s transmission assets
By January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: January 15, 2025 Investment funds managed by KKR and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) have agreed to acquire a 19.9% stake in American Electric Power’s (AEP) Ohio and Indiana & Michigan transmission companies for $2.82 billion. KKR and PSP Investments have established a 50/50 strategic partnership to complete the acquisition. The investment will support AEP in addressing increasing customer demand and improving grid reliability. AEP will retain majority…

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Rajesh Power wins contract for underground power works
By September 12, 2025October 28, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: September 12, 2025 Rajesh Power Services Limited has secured a turnkey contract worth Rs 1.43 billion from Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) for underground power infrastructure in Gujarat. The project involves converting the existing 11 kV and 22 kV high-tension overhead network into an underground cable and multi-volt concentric cable system. The work will be carried out under the system improvement scheme across Valsad City, Valsad Rural, and Surat Rural…

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Tata Power eyes small modular reactors
By February 6, 2025February 5, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: February 6, 2025 Tata Power is exploring small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) following the government’s decision to allow private investment in the sector. CEO Praveer Sinha said the company is awaiting clarity on liability, technology, foreign partnerships, and fuel sourcing. SMR projects require stringent approvals, taking about 24 months, with construction lasting four to five years. India aims to expand its nuclear capacity from 8 GW to 20 GW by 2032….

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