JSW Energy Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary, has commenced operations of Unit-2 (350 MW) at the Utkal thermal power plant in Odisha.
Both units, with a combined capacity of 700 MW, were restored and made fully operational within two years of acquisition.Â
The plant operates on domestic coal but does not currently have long-term power purchase agreements.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Maruti Suzuki’s e-Vitara, the company’s first battery electric vehicle manufactured in India, at Hansalpur, Gujarat. The model will be exported to 100 countries, positioning India as Suzuki’s global hub for electric mobility exports. At the same event, the Prime Minister announced the start of hybrid battery electrode manufacturing in the…
India’s renewable energy sector saw strong activity in the public markets through 2025. Many companies filed draft papers, secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), or closed successful public issues.  Solar manufacturing companies lead the filing momentum The first part of the year saw many companies in solar manufacturing prepare for…
BP has finalized its acquisition of the remaining 50.03% interest in Lightsource bp, fully integrating its 62 GW renewable energy pipeline across 19 markets worldwide into BP’s portfolio. Although BP now has full ownership, Lightsource bp will retain its brand and operate independently. This acquisition enhances BP’s renewable energy reach, supporting its broader low-carbon initiatives,…
Tata Projects Ltd, in collaboration with the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB), has completed the 112-km, 400-kV double-circuit Barapukuria-Bogra transmission line project, valued at $120 million. The project, executed in just 14 months, involved the supply of approximately 2,700 km of ACCC® Dhaka-size conductor by Apar Industries, with installation supported by Zeck tensioners and…
Lords Mark Industries Private Limited has won a contract from the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) to set up 300 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar power plants under the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model. The firm secured the contract at a tariff of Rs 4.8 per kWh. The contract is…
Google has signed a hydro framework agreement (HFA) with Brookfield Asset Management and Brookfield Renewable to procure up to 3GW of carbon-free hydroelectric capacity in the United States. The first contracts under this agreement cover Brookfield’s Holtwood and Safe Harbor hydroelectric plants in Pennsylvania. These facilities will supply 670MW of clean power to support Google’s…