Author: PPD Team Date: 27/09/2024
Ramalingam Construction has been declared the lowest (L1) bidder for the development of distribution infrastructure in the Kozhikode and Palakkad districts of Kerala. The turnkey contract, awarded by Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), falls under the Northern Region Package-I as part of the revamped reforms-based and results-linked distribution sector scheme. The bid value for the project is Rs 2.14 billion.
Author: PPD Team Date: 19/02/2025 The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has signed a Programme Agreement with Reliance New Energy Battery Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC). Signed on February 17, 2025, the agreement grants Reliance a 10 GWh ACC manufacturing capacity, making it eligible for incentives under the Rs 181 billion scheme. With this allocation, the total awarded capacity under the…
Author: PPD Team Date: 23/10/2024 The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced nearly $2 billion in funding for 38 projects under the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program. The initiative aims to upgrade transmission and distribution infrastructure, introducing advanced technologies to support over 7.5 GW of grid capacity. These efforts are expected to accelerate the integration of clean energy projects, create around 6,000 jobs, and leverage over $4.2 billion in public and private…
Author: PPD Team Date: 22/01/2025 The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has partnered with Tata Power Renewable Energy to promote rooftop solar adoption under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana. The initiative targets residential customers to raise awareness and implement cost-effective solar energy solutions across Odisha. The scheme will be executed through four power distribution companies (DISCOMs), with awareness drives in high-footfall locations such as airports, malls, and railway stations. Key cities in the…
Author: PPD Team Date: 28/01/2025 Maharashtra and Telangana sign MoUs for 7,440 MW renewable energy projects The Government of Maharashtra (GoM) and the Government of Telangana (GoT) have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Essar Renewables Limited (ERL) and Sun Petrochemicals Private Limited, respectively, to develop 7,440 MW renewable energy (RE) projects in the states. ERL will invest Rs 80 billion to set up 2,000 MW round-the-clock (RTC) RE power projects in Maharashtra by FY…
Author: PPD Team Date: 28/03/2025 BAJEL Projects Limited (formerly Bajaj Electricals Limited) has received a Notification of Award (NoA) from Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited (MPPTCL) for the construction of overhead and underground transmission lines in Bhopal. The project, awarded on March 25, 2025, involves power supply infrastructure for the Bhopal Metro Rail Project. The scope includes the supply and construction of 132 kV double-circuit double-string (DCDS) transmission lines from 220 kV S/s Bairagarh…
Author: PPD Team Date: 24/10/2024 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 241.3 million financing package to enhance electricity distribution in West Bengal, ensuring a reliable and sustainable power supply. This program aligns with the revamped distribution sector scheme (RDSS) to strengthen operational efficiency in power distribution companies. The West Bengal Distribution System Strengthening Program will cover seven districts, benefiting 8.96 million consumers. Key components of the program include replacing low-tension overhead lines…
Author: PPD Team Date: 19/02/2025 The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has signed a Programme Agreement with Reliance New Energy Battery Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC). Signed on February 17, 2025, the agreement grants Reliance a 10 GWh ACC manufacturing capacity, making it eligible for incentives under the Rs 181 billion scheme. With this allocation, the total awarded capacity under the…
Author: PPD Team Date: 23/10/2024 The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced nearly $2 billion in funding for 38 projects under the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program. The initiative aims to upgrade transmission and distribution infrastructure, introducing advanced technologies to support over 7.5 GW of grid capacity. These efforts are expected to accelerate the integration of clean energy projects, create around 6,000 jobs, and leverage over $4.2 billion in public and private…
Author: PPD Team Date: 22/01/2025 The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has partnered with Tata Power Renewable Energy to promote rooftop solar adoption under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana. The initiative targets residential customers to raise awareness and implement cost-effective solar energy solutions across Odisha. The scheme will be executed through four power distribution companies (DISCOMs), with awareness drives in high-footfall locations such as airports, malls, and railway stations. Key cities in the…
Author: PPD Team Date: 28/01/2025 Maharashtra and Telangana sign MoUs for 7,440 MW renewable energy projects The Government of Maharashtra (GoM) and the Government of Telangana (GoT) have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Essar Renewables Limited (ERL) and Sun Petrochemicals Private Limited, respectively, to develop 7,440 MW renewable energy (RE) projects in the states. ERL will invest Rs 80 billion to set up 2,000 MW round-the-clock (RTC) RE power projects in Maharashtra by FY…
Author: PPD Team Date: 28/03/2025 BAJEL Projects Limited (formerly Bajaj Electricals Limited) has received a Notification of Award (NoA) from Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited (MPPTCL) for the construction of overhead and underground transmission lines in Bhopal. The project, awarded on March 25, 2025, involves power supply infrastructure for the Bhopal Metro Rail Project. The scope includes the supply and construction of 132 kV double-circuit double-string (DCDS) transmission lines from 220 kV S/s Bairagarh…
Author: PPD Team Date: 24/10/2024 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 241.3 million financing package to enhance electricity distribution in West Bengal, ensuring a reliable and sustainable power supply. This program aligns with the revamped distribution sector scheme (RDSS) to strengthen operational efficiency in power distribution companies. The West Bengal Distribution System Strengthening Program will cover seven districts, benefiting 8.96 million consumers. Key components of the program include replacing low-tension overhead lines…
Author: PPD Team Date: 19/02/2025 The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has signed a Programme Agreement with Reliance New Energy Battery Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC). Signed on February 17, 2025, the agreement grants Reliance a 10 GWh ACC manufacturing capacity, making it eligible for incentives under the Rs 181 billion scheme. With this allocation, the total awarded capacity under the…
Author: PPD Team Date: 23/10/2024 The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced nearly $2 billion in funding for 38 projects under the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program. The initiative aims to upgrade transmission and distribution infrastructure, introducing advanced technologies to support over 7.5 GW of grid capacity. These efforts are expected to accelerate the integration of clean energy projects, create around 6,000 jobs, and leverage over $4.2 billion in public and private…