Author: PPD Team Date: December 20, 2024
KPI Green Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan government to develop hybrid renewable energy projects, including solar and wind power, in Jaisalmer (Ramgarh).
The MoU outlines government support for facilitating necessary permissions and clearances for project development, in line with the state’s existing policies and regulations.
Author: PPD Team Date: August 7, 2025 Juniper Green Energy has commissioned 25 MW of wind capacity at Dev Bhumi Dwarka, Gujarat. The plant is part of its 50 MW wind power project being developed through subsidiary Juniper Green Beam Private Limited. This milestone was reached nearly three months before the scheduled commercial operation date of October 17, 2025. The full 50 MW project is backed by a power purchase agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas…
Author: PPD Team Date: May 14, 2025 Vikram Solar Private Limited has secured a contract for the supply of 326.63 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules for the 500 MW Khavda Solar PV Project – Phase XX in Gujarat. The project is being developed by Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (GIPCL) in the Rann of Kutch district. Awarded on May 12, 2025, the contract covers the manufacturing, testing, packing, transportation, and insurance of 540–570 Wp…
Author: PPD Team Date: May 15, 2025 GP Eco Solutions India Limited has secured a Letter of Intent (LoI) worth Rs 655.2 million from Synergy Wave System LLP. The order is for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) works for setting up 12.6 MW/16.38 MWp grid-connected solar power plants under the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. The LoI was issued on May 13, 2025, under Component C of the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 20, 2024 The central government has selected a site near Arasinakeri, Koppal, for Karnataka’s second nuclear power plant. However, the proposal faces opposition due to land shortages and environmental concerns, particularly regarding nearby protected forest areas. The government requires 1200 acres for the plant, but only 615-635 acres are available. The district administration is surveying nearby land, at least 3 km from populated areas, to meet the requirement. Environmentalists and…
Author: PPD Team Date: February 13, 2025 ONGC NTPC Green Limited (ONGPL), a joint venture between ONGC Green and NTPC Green Energy Limited, has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 100 per cent equity stake in Ayana Renewable Power for Rs 195 billion. The agreement was finalized with the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), British International Investment and its subsidiaries, and Eversource Capital. NIIF is the majority shareholder in Ayana. For this…
Author: PPD Team Date: August 6, 2025 The Ministry of Power has published draft rules to implement a compliance mechanism under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. Released on 5 August 2025, the Energy Conservation (Compliance Enforcement) Rules, 2025 outline enforcement roles, penalties, and reporting duties for entities under the Act. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) will be responsible for identifying and verifying cases of non-compliance. Covered entities include manufacturers, importers, and designated consumers as…