Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited (CVPP) has initiated dam concrete works for the Kwar Hydro Electric Project.
The project, a run-of-river (RoR) scheme, is located across the Chenab River near Padyarna village in the Kishtwar district of Jammu.
The project, being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 49.49 billion, is a key part of the region’s renewable energy infrastructure development.
The West Bengal government is investing Rs 24.5 billion to modernize three thermal power plants, Power Minister Aroop Biswas announced. The Sagardighi plant upgrade will cost Rs 16.1 billion, Bandel Rs 6.5 billion, and Kolaghat Rs 1.9 billion. Plans include adding two 800 MW super-critical units at Sagardighi (1,600 MW total), a 660 MW unit at Bakreswar, and another 660 MW unit at Santaldih. Renewable energy projects include a 12.5 MW solar unit in Purulia…
International technology group ANDRITZ has signed two contracts to supply 330 MVAr synchronous condenser systems to Brazil. These installations will play a key role in stabilizing the Brazilian power grid, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring a more reliable power supply. One condenser will support transmission lines between Bahia and Minas Gerais, while the other will assist the Ceará-Crateús region. ANDRITZ’s manufacturing hub in Araraquara, São Paulo, will produce these systems. The scope of supply includes mechanical…
Power utilities have proposed to collect Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) charges amounting to Rs 81 billion from power consumers, covering dues from the 2022-23 fiscal year. Discoms filed their request with the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) in November 2022. However, APERC delayed the decision due to elections, scheduling a public hearing for October 8, 2024. If approved, consumers may face an additional charge of Rs 1.27 per unit. The discoms…
Power trading solutions provider PTC India posted a 33% increase in its consolidated net profit for the June quarter, reaching Rs 18.9 billion, up from Rs 14.3 billion in Q1 FY24. The rise in profit was attributed to lower expenses, which fell to Rs 448.6 billion from Rs 460.4 billion a year ago. Earnings per share (EPS) increased to Rs 5.87 in Q1 FY25 compared to Rs 4.39 in Q1 FY24. Trading volume remained relatively…
KPI Green Energy Limited has received approvals from the Chief Electrical Inspector for 16 MW of solar power projects under its captive power plant (CPP) business. These projects were executed for KPI Green Energy’s clients and developed through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, KPIG Energia Private Limited and Sun Drops Energia Private Limited.
Hitachi Energy plans to invest Rs 20 billion in India over the next four to five years to expand its transformer capacity, talent base, and portfolio. The investment will focus on large and small power transformers, dry and traction transformers, and insulation and components. It will also strengthen the company’s high voltage direct current (HVDC) capacity and enhance its network control solutions for industries, utilities, and transportation sectors.