Power Sector News Roundup for August 21, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: August 22, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: August 22, 2025
Global:
India:
NTPC secures land in three states for nuclear power projects
Public hearing held for 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydropower project in Arunachal
ISA to establish 17 centres of excellence and a global solar hub in India
Vikram Solar IPO opens with Rs 6.21 billion raised from anchor investors
Suzlon targets 100 per cent renewable power for all units by 2030
SAEL signs PPAs with Gujarat and Punjab utilities for 880 MW solar projects
Author: PPD Team Date: March 12, 2026 Hygge Energy partners Atria Renewable for P2P rooftop solar trading in Bengaluru Hygge Energy has partnered with Atria Renewable to expand peer-to-peer (P2P) rooftop solar trading in Bengaluru using Hygge’s blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled energy trading platform within the regulatory framework of the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). Atria Renewable will act as a preferred installation partner on the platform, with both companies sharing consumer data and…
Author: PPD Team Date: January 31, 2026 India JSW Neo Energy completes Tidong hydro acquisition JSW Neo Energy Limited has completed the acquisition of Tidong Power Generation Private Limited from Statkraft IH Holding AS on January 29, 2026. The transaction was valued at approximately Rs 1,728 crore and closed after regulatory approvals. Tidong Power is developing a 150 MW run of river hydro project in the Tidong Valley in Himachal Pradesh, scheduled for commissioning in…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 4, 2025 India 93 GW renewable backlog triggers government action on unsigned PPAs and PSAs The Ministry of Power has instructed Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) to close or cancel pending renewable energy bids and Letters of Award (LoAs) by November 30, 2025, where Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) or Power Sale Agreements (PSAs) cannot be signed. The move follows a review chaired by Secretary (Power) Pankaj Agarwal on October 17,…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 11, 2025 India ACME Solar appoints new EPC president ACME Solar Holdings Limited has appointed KR Thiyagarajan as President of its EPC division. He will report to the Chief Executive Officer, and Harjinder Kamboj will now report to him. Thiyagarajan brings more than 35 years of experience and will lead project execution and technology integration. The company said the changes support its plan to reach 10 GW by 2030. Waaree…
Author: PPD Team Date: August 7, 2025 Global: IEA finds high cost of capital still a major barrier for clean energy in EMDEs India: Gentari signs PPA with AWS for Karur wind project Siemens Energy Q3 profit rises 80%, announces expansion at Aurangabad Adani Energy forms subsidiary for Vasai-Virar electricity operations Goa government rules out nuclear power plans, focuses on renewables Standing Linkage Committee recommends coal linkage for 660 MW Ennore plant Krishanveer Forge awards…
Author: PPD Team Date: July 17, 2025 Global: Andritz to upgrade Mozambique’s Cahora Bassa hydropower plant India: PNC Infratech secures 300 MW solar plus storage project in NHPC auction Supreme Court allows Himachal Pradesh to seek 18% free power from JSW Hydro Zelestra explores $400–500 million India exit amid market optimism Cabinet clears Rs 50,000 crore boost for agriculture and renewable energy Cabinet clears investment flexibility for NLCIL and NTPC TSECL to deploy drone surveillance…