Author: PPD Team Date: December 11, 2024
The Central government has approved the development of a 2,000 MW solar park in Rajasthan, with 30 per cent central financial assistance. The project will be developed by Rajasthan Solar Development Corporation.
Rajasthan currently has an installed renewable energy capacity of 30.31 GW, with solar power contributing 24.55 GW.
Author: PPD Team Date: January 30, 2026 The third day of India Energy Week 2026 in Goa concluded with a clear emphasis on aligning policy, technology, and investment to meet India’s rapidly expanding energy needs. Leaders from government, industry, and global institutions outlined a multi-faceted approach for a secure, resilient, and inclusive energy future. The discussions reinforced that India’s transition will be defined by a balanced and coordinated strategy. Bioenergy emerges as a strategic pillar…
Author: PPD Team Date: July 21, 2025 NTPC Limited has suspended the installation of flue-gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems at five of its under-construction thermal power plants, following a new notification from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued on July 11, 2025. The affected projects, Lara-II, Singrauli-III, Sipat-III, Darlipalli-II, and Telangana-II, have a combined capacity of over 7 GW. As reported by The Economic Times, the revised emission norms now exempt many…
Author: PPD Team Date: January 23, 2026 Fujiyama Power Systems Limited has announced the commissioning of a new 1 GW solar cell manufacturing plant in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant step in its backward integration strategy. The company formally intimated the stock exchanges of the development on January 21, 2026. The plant was inaugurated by senior officials from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Secretary Mr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi and Joint Secretary…
Author: PPD Team Date: January 6, 2025 Sahaj Solar has won a contract from the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) to solarise 2 HP grid-connected agricultural pumps under the PM-KUSUM scheme’s Component C. The project involves designing, surveying, manufacturing, supplying, and commissioning 3 kWp grid-connected power plants with interfacing devices for the pumps. It also includes a five-year warranty, annual maintenance contract, and insurance coverage on a turnkey basis.
Author: PPD Team Date: October 30, 2024 Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) reported a 23% increase in order inflows in the first half of FY25, reaching Rs 41.09 billion, up from Rs 33.48 billion in H1FY24. The power sector led the order bookings, contributing 93% of the inflows. As of September 30, 2024, BHEL’s outstanding order book stood at Rs 1.60 trillion, with 78.5% from the power sector, 19.1% from the industry sector, and 2.3%…
Author: PPD Team Date: January 12, 2026 ADM Solar Power has signed a 10 MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Avener Green Pvt. Ltd. under an Open Access Captive model. The agreement is for supplying renewable power to ADM’s solar module and cell manufacturing facility in Aligarh. Under the arrangement, electricity generated from a dedicated captive solar power plant will be used to meet the energy requirements of ADM’s manufacturing operations. The company stated that…