State-owned NTPC has announced the commissioning of 160 MW capacity of the 320 MW Bhainsara solar project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. With this commissioning, NTPC’s total installed and commercial capacity has increased to 76,294 MW.
NTPC REL, a step-down subsidiary of NTPC Ltd through its wholly owned subsidiary NTPC Green Energy Ltd, has commenced commercial operations of the new capacity, effective from August 28, according to a regulatory filing by the company.
US-based independent power producer WattBridge Energy has commenced commercial operations at its 384 MW Remy Jade generating station in Harris County, Texas. Equipped with eight 48 MW aero-derivative gas turbine packages, the facility provides dispatchable power for two million homes, enhancing the stability and reliability of the local energy infrastructure, especially when renewable generation falls short. This marks WattBridge’s sixth plant in four years, bringing its operational portfolio to over 2.3 GW. The company has…
Three developers—Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), Sterlite Power, and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL)—have qualified for the opening of initial price bids for the ISTS-TBCB scheme under “Navinal Transmission Ltd.” The bidding process, coordinated by PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL), began in May 2024 and will soon move to the e-reverse auction (e-RA) phase. The project, officially termed the “Network expansion scheme in Navinal (Mundra) area of Gujarat for drawl of power in the…
The Tamil Nadu government has approved investment proposals totalling Rs 441.25 billion, which include three major renewable energy policies aimed at boosting the state’s green energy sector. These initiatives are part of Tamil Nadu’s goal to generate 20,000 MW of renewable energy by 2030. The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, approved 15 investment proposals across various sectors, expected to create over 24,700 jobs. Key projects include a Rs 213.4 billion investment by lithium-ion…
Orkla India has partnered with CleanMax to source solar energy from a 6.6 MWp solar power plant in Jagaluru, Karnataka, through a 25-year power purchase agreement. This initiative will allow Orkla’s factories in Karnataka to operate entirely on renewable energy. The project is managed through a special purpose vehicle, with CleanMax holding a 74% equity stake and Orkla India holding 26%. CleanMax will oversee the plant’s energy generation, operation, and maintenance. The solar facility is…
The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rejected a proposed amendment to increase Amazon’s data centre load capacity at the Susquehanna nuclear facility in Pennsylvania from 300 MW to 480 MW. The amended interconnection service agreement, executed between Talen Energy, PJM Interconnection, and PPL Electric Utilities, aimed to expand capacity at the data center. FERC raised concerns about the public impact of this increased capacity, noting potential risks to grid stability and consumer power…
Vedanta has announced plans to invest more than Rs 1 trillion in Rajasthan, covering its zinc, renewable energy, and oil and gas divisions. This investment is expected to create around 200,000 jobs and support the development of over 500 downstream industries across various sectors. Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company, will invest Rs 300 billion to double its zinc production capacity from 1.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 2 MTPA, increase silver output from…
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