Power Sector News Roundup for July 25, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: April 15, 2026 Hitachi Energy, AESL commission one of world’s largest HVDC city center infeed Adani Electricity Mumbai Infrastructure Limited (AEMIL) and Hitachi Energy have commissioned a 1,000 MW HVDC transmission link between Kudus and Aarey in Mumbai, increasing the city’s power supply from outside by 50 percent. The project includes a 30-km overhead line and a 50-km underground corridor, along with a compact HVDC substation suited for urban constraints. The…

Author: PPD Team Date: January 15, 2026 India L&T wins contract for 3,000 MW Saidongar pumped storage project Larsen and Toubro Limited has secured a large contract from Torrent Energy Storage Solutions Private Limited for the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 Pumped Storage Project in Raigad, Maharashtra. The order has been awarded to L&T’s Heavy Civil Infrastructure business vertical and covers design, engineering, and execution of civil and hydro mechanical works. The project will comprise ten units…

Author: PPD Team Date: February 6, 2026 MNRE clarifies customs duty eligibility for wind turbine components Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a circular clarifying revised eligibility for concessional customs duty on imported forged steel rings used in wind energy generators. The clarification, dated 04 February 2026, follows Notification No. 02/2026-Customs issued by the Department of Revenue on 01 February 2026. The notification inserts a new clause covering forged steel rings classified…