Author: PPD Team Date: March 18, 2026 Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has signed a binding 15-year agreement with Samsung C&T Corporation for the export of green ammonia, with deliveries set to begin in the second half of FY2029. The contract, valued at over USD 3 billion, is among the largest long-term green ammonia offtake agreements globally. Integrated supply chain at Jamnagar The green ammonia will be produced through an integrated process linking renewable energy generation…
Author: PPD Team Date: March 17, 2026 Oriana Power Limited has incorporated three wholly owned subsidiaries within two days. The newly incorporated entities are Brightera Solar Private Limited, Sunpeak Solutions Private Limited, and Prime Energy Solutions Private Limited. Brightera Solar Private Limited and Sunpeak Solutions Private Limited were incorporated on March 11, 2026, while Prime Energy Solutions Private Limited was incorporated on March 12, 2026. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued Certificates of…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 21, 2024 A critical power substation connected to the Inga I and II hydropower plants (HPPs) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been modernised and digitised, enhancing the country’s ability to utilize the upgraded facilities. The hydropower plants, located on the Congo River, have a combined installed capacity of over 1.7 GW and supply 90% of the electricity consumed in Kinshasa. The modernisation project, backed by the…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 9, 2025 Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has completed the acquisition of Mandsaur I RE Transmission Limited (MIRETL), a special purpose vehicle for the transmission project titled “Augmentation of transformation capacity and implementation of line bays at Mandsaur substation for RE interconnection” in Madhya Pradesh. The acquisition, finalised on October 8, 2025, follows POWERGRID’s selection as the successful bidder under the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process. The…
Author: PPD Team Date: February 18, 2025 Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to enhance energy efficiency and clean energy adoption. The collaboration aims to implement energy efficiency programs such as the street lights national programme, energy-efficient building solutions, and decentralised solar initiatives, including rooftop solar installations, solar carports, and hybrid thermal solar systems. The partnership will also promote electric mobility with the deployment…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 9, 2024 The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has simplified rooftop solar installation rules for consumers with sanctioned loads of up to 10 kW. The new guidelines allow a 10 per cent capacity tolerance for direct current (DC) systems, ensuring that the alternating current (AC) capacity of the inverter does not exceed the sanctioned load. Consumers with lower sanctioned loads can now install systems up to 10 kW, with automatic…