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China begins construction of mega-dam on Brahmaputra River
China has begun construction on a massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in southeastern Tibet, known downstream as the Brahmaputra in India. The project, which broke ground on July 19, 2025, is expected to be one of the largest hydroelectric undertakings globally, with an estimated investment of 1.2 trillion yuan (approximately $167.1 billion),…
EAC recommends ToR for four pumped storage projects
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PLN launches 1,225 MW solar tender across Indonesia
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GREW Solar secures Rs 500 crore repeat module order
GREW Solar has received a repeat order worth about Rs 500 crore from an independent power producer (IPP) for the supply of its M10R solar modules for upcoming utility-scale solar projects across multiple locations in India. The order follows the successful and timely delivery of an earlier supply to the same developer. The modules to…
Power Mech secures Rs 5,790 million contract for Koderma power expansion
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