NTPC board clears pumped storage JV and Mauritius subsidiary
Author: PPD Team Date: December 24, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: December 24, 2025
In a regulatory filing dated 23 December 2025, NTPC Limited stated that its board of directors granted in principle approval to form a 50:50 joint venture in India with EDF Power Solutions India Private Limited. The proposed joint venture will focus on the development of Pumped Storage Plants (PSP), which support large scale energy storage and the integration of renewable energy into the power grid.
NTPC stated that in February, it had signed a non-binding term sheet with EDF India to collaborate on pumped storage and hydro projects integrated with renewable energy initiatives. The partnership will also explore opportunities in power distribution. The joint venture, subject to approval from the Government of India, will execute hydro and pumped storage projects in India and neighbouring countries and may set up subsidiaries or additional joint ventures for project implementation.
At the same meeting, the board also approved the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary in Mauritius. The overseas entity will be set up to develop power projects in the region, including Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) projects.
NTPC said both proposals are subject to approvals from the Ministry of Power, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), and other applicable statutory authorities.
The featured photograph (Source: NTPC) is for representation only.
Author: PPD Team Date: September 23, 2025 Jakson Group will invest Rs 1 billion in its distributed energy business by 2025-26 to expand capacity and meet rising demand for backup and sustainable power. The company, which earns most of its revenue from diesel generators, is diversifying into solar, energy storage, and other green solutions. It aims to scale its business to Rs 50 billion in the near term and reach USD 1 billion revenue by…
Author: PPD Team Date: March 13, 2025 Indonesia has launched a floating solar power plant on the Cirata Reservoir, 107 kilometers southeast of Jakarta. Covering 4% of the reservoir, its 13 solar arrays generate up to 192 MW, making it the world’s third-largest floating solar installation. The project is a collaboration between PLN Nusantara Power, a unit of Indonesia’s state-owned power company, Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), and Masdar, a renewable energy firm based in the…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 15, 2024 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has introduced Scheme Guidelines for ‘Innovative Projects’ under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, as notified on October 8, 2024. This initiative aims to foster advancements in rooftop solar technologies, business models, and integration techniques with a budget of Rs 50 billion. The scheme will support startups, institutions, and industries in piloting new concepts such as blockchain-based peer-to-peer solar trading,…
Author: PPD Team Date: May 21, 2025 Hitachi Energy has successfully tested the world’s first 765kV/400kV, single-phase 250 MVA transformer filled with natural ester oil. This transformer is a major step in ultra-high-voltage AC (alternating current) grid safety and sustainability. The use of natural ester makes the transformer safer and more environmentally friendly than traditional mineral oil-based models. This transformer was developed under Hitachi Energy’s TrafoStar technology platform, which ensures standardised design and quality across…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 9, 2025 The World Bank has announced a $2.5 billion initiative to help East Asia and Pacific countries decarbonise their power sectors, with a focus on scaling up renewable energy. The program will be implemented through the Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA), launched in 2024. The MPA provides financing from IDA and IBRD to support policy development, strengthen institutions, and fund transmission infrastructure for renewable energy integration. It also aims to…
Author: PPD Team Date: January 14, 2025 GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind division has secured an order to supply 14 4.2 MW-117m turbines for the Iwaya and Shitsukari wind farms in Aomori, Japan. Developed by Eurus, the projects are expected to begin commercial operations by 2028. This order, secured in the fourth quarter of 2024, is part of GE Vernova’s continued efforts to support Japan’s renewable energy goals. This is the fourth major order for GE…