Power Sector News Roundup for September 17, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: January 20, 2026 India CEA issues revised type test and MQAP guidelines for power equipment The Central Electricity Authority has issued revised guidelines for type tests and Model Quality Assurance Plans covering major power sector equipment. The updates were released on January 19, 2026, following Ministry of Power directions and stakeholder submissions, and replace the March 2022 versions. Drafts were circulated for public consultation in August 2025, and feedback was incorporated….

Author: PPD Team Date: February 12, 2026 NCT backs transmission schemes for 25.5 GW renewable evacuation in Gujarat The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended interstate transmission schemes with a cumulative estimated cost of Rs 24,048 crore for evacuation of 25.5 GW of renewable energy from Gujarat. The outlay includes Rs 7,688 crore for Jam Khambhaliya REZ Phase II (5,500 MW) and Jamnagar Phase-I (1,000 MW), Rs 7,506 crore for Lakadia REZ Phase II…

Author: PPD Team Date: July 27, 2025 India: Supreme Court exempts power sector regulators’ fees from GST Vena Energy signs India’s first load-following RE PPA with SECI Inox Wind secures 51 MW turbine order from First Energy for Tamil Nadu project BNC Power wins Rs 4.29 billion EPC contract for solar park in Rajasthan YamnaCo signs MoU for green ammonia project in Andhra Pradesh Navitas Solar receives Rs 404.8 million from Parishi Capital to expand…

Author: PPD Team Date: July 30, 2025 Global: Wipro to deploy smart meter data system for Saudi Arabia’s National Grid SA India: Andhra Pradesh scraps two Adani PSP projects L&T and NTPC post Q1 results Airtel expands renewable sourcing with energy deal from AMPIN Tripura installs over 590 rooftop solar units under PM Surya Ghar Bescom sees loss reduction after underground and aerial cable push Cyclone-proofing power: Centre outlines works in Maharashtra

Author: PPD Team Date: September 12, 2025 Global: Eco Wave Power launches first onshore wave energy project in US India: Inox Neo Energies to acquire 640 MW wind-solar hybrid from Evergreen IREDA raises Rs 4.53 billion through second perpetual bond issue SnapE Cabs raises $2.5 million funding for EV expansion Kalpataru Projects secures Rs 27.2 billion orders Prostarm sets up SPV for 150 MW/300 MWh BESS project in Karnataka Rajesh Power wins contract for underground…