Author: PPD Team Date: 02/01/2025
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has invited bids for the 50 MW Andaman & Nicobar Gas Power Project.
Bids can be submitted until January 27, 2025.
The project, based on gas engine power, will be implemented in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands with a targeted completion timeline of 840 days.
Author: PPD Team Date: 03/12/2024 GE Vernova has secured an order from Dominion Energy South Carolina to modernize two hydropower units at the Saluda Hydro power plant, located on the Saluda River near Columbia, South Carolina. The project will enhance the plant’s performance, reliability, and operational flexibility, continuing its legacy as a sustainable energy source since its commissioning in 1930. The modernization includes the installation of GE Vernova’s aerating turbine technology, which improves water quality…
Author: PPD Team Date: 29/10/2024 Servotech Power Systems Limited (Servotech) has introduced a new range of solar products, including solar on-grid inverters with capacities from 1 kW to 100 kW, and solar hybrid inverters available in single-phase (2 kW to 7.5 kW) and three-phase (10 kW to 22.5 kW) options. The product lineup also includes solar micro inverters in 800 W and 1600 W capacities. Additionally, Servotech has launched battery energy storage systems for domestic…
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/03/2025 The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released comprehensive guidelines for the usage and sharing of fiber cores in Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) and Underground Fiber Optic (UGFO) cables in power systems. These guidelines provide a structured framework to enhance data exchange, real-time monitoring, and grid reliability. A key recommendation is uniform fiber allocation, ensuring dedicated cores for critical grid operations while permitting the commercial use of excess fibers. Entities must…
Author: PPD Team Date: 18/12/2024 Cubico Sustainable Investments has achieved financial close for the Wambo wind farm project in Queensland, Australia. The project comprises the 252MW Stage I and 254MW Stage II wind farms. Two separate five-year project finance facilities, totalling A$650m ($412m), have been secured. The funding comes from a consortium of banks, including ANZ, Crédit Agricole, ING, NAB, and Westpac. ANZ is also providing bank guarantee facilities, while NAB acts as the agent,…
Author: PPD Team Date: 20/12/2024 Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has signed a VND4.923 trillion contract with PC1 Group and Power Engineering Consulting JSC 4 to connect Côn Đảo to the national grid. The project involves a 77.7 km 110kV submarine cable from Sóc Trăng to Côn Đảo, along with underground and overhead transmission lines. Construction begins in December 2024, and power supply is expected by Q4 2025. This project aims to boost infrastructure and support the…
Author: PPD Team Date: 13/02/2025 Eastman Auto and Power Limited (EAPL), through its subsidiary Eastman New Energy Private Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTOW Mobility Private Limited (Urja Mobility) to collaborate on developing and deploying lithium-ion battery technology for India’s growing electric vehicle (EV) market. As part of the partnership, Urja Mobility has committed to sourcing over 20,000 lithium-ion batteries from Eastman to support its nationwide battery leasing initiatives. Additionally, Eastman…