Author: PPD Team Date: January 9, 2025
CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited has secured a Rs 583 million contract from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL).
The contract covers the supply of 400kV Shunt Reactors, including 2X125MVAR, 2X80MVAR, and 2X50MVAR reactors, under the Bulk Procurement of 765kV and 400kV class transformers and reactors.
Other bidders included Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and GE T&D India Limited.
Author: PPD Team Date: November 13, 2024 Elcogen has been awarded €24.9 million from the European Union’s 2024 Innovation Fund to expand its production capacity for solid oxide electrolyser cell (SOEC) and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) components in Tallinn, Estonia. This funding will enhance Elcogen’s role in advancing green hydrogen production and supporting the transition to green energy. The EU’s Innovation Fund allocated €4.8 billion across 85 projects in 2024, targeting a collective carbon…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 26, 2024 Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) has announced plans to set up an Ultra Super Critical Thermal Power Plant in Bihar. The project will involve an investment of Rs 200 billion.
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