Power Sector News Roundup for October 7, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: October 8, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: September 30, 2025 Global: World Bank approves $500 million to modernize Indonesia’s grid India: Premier Energies secures $19.95 million solar project in West Africa Bhutan’s Kholongchhu Hydro signs Rs 4,829 crore loan deal with PFC REC transfers Rajgarh Neemuch Power to GR Infraprojects Tata Power EV arm and VECV sign MoU to advance EVs
Author: PPD Team Date: November 7, 2025 India BHEL secures Rs 6,650 crore EPC order for Darlipali Stage-II project Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) order worth over Rs 6,650 crore from NTPC Limited for the 1×800 MW Darlipali Supercritical Thermal Power Project Stage-II in Odisha. The contract, awarded through international competitive bidding, covers design, engineering, equipment supply, erection, commissioning, and civil works. Completion is scheduled within 48…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 15, 2025 India CEA issues draft SOP for mandatory third-party fire safety audits of BESS The Central Electricity Authority has issued a draft Standard Operating Procedure for mandatory third party fire safety audits of Battery Energy Storage Systems. Stakeholder comments are open until 11 January 2026. The draft outlines audit frequency, responsibilities of system owners and auditors, and minimum qualification requirements. It aims to reduce fire risks and improve safety…
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: June 23, 2025 Global: EU launches Citizen Energy Advisory Hub India: Power Ministry expands financial options in transmission bidding norms Suzlon wins 170 MW wind project order in Andhra Pradesh KPI Green wins 36.87 MW captive solar projects India calls for energy cooperation and global green transition at G7 summit AHAsolar wins Rs 1.65 million consultancy order for solar projects L&T secures land in Kandla for green hydrogen project Hindustan Power…
Author: PPD Team Date: March 6, 2026 ACME commissions second phase of BESS project in Rajasthan ACME Solar Holdings Limited (ASHL), through its wholly owned subsidiary ACME Suryodaya Private Limited, has commissioned the second phase of its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Rajasthan. The newly commissioned segment adds 38 MW / 82 MWh of storage capacity at the project site in the Jaisalmer district. The project is part of a larger 285 MW…