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REC incorporates two subsidiaries for transmission projects in Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, has announced the incorporation of two new wholly owned subsidiaries: Mahan Transmission Limited and Kurnool-IV Transmission Limited. Mahan Transmission Limited will oversee the Transmission System for Evacuation of 1230 MW Power (MPPTCL portion) from the 2×800 MW thermal power project of Mahan Energen Ltd. Kurnool-IV Transmission Limited will manage the Transmission System for Integration of Kurnool-IV Renewable Energy Zone (Phase-I, 4.5…

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REC Power incorporates SPVs for Talegaon and Khavda power transmission projects

Bid process coordinator REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has established two wholly-owned subsidiaries to act as special purpose vehicles (SPVs) for developing interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. According to a stock exchange filing by REC Ltd, the parent company of RECPDCL, the SPVs were incorporated on November 18, 2024: WRNES Talegaon Power Transmission Ltd: Focused on network expansion in Maharashtra for green energy supply to pumped…

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ACME Sun Power secures Rs 37.53 billion loan from REC

ACME Sun Power, a subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings, has secured a Rs 37.53 billion term loan from REC Limited to develop a 320 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project in collaboration with SJVN. The project aims to provide round-the-clock power, assisting distribution companies in meeting renewable purchase and energy storage obligations. Solar capacity will be developed in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, while wind sites are planned in Bhuj and Jam Khambhaliya, Gujarat. A power…

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RECPDCL invites bids for Transmission System Development in Madhya Pradesh

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (REC-PDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, has invited bids for the selection of a Transmission Service Provider (TSP) to develop intra-state transmission system for evacuation of 1230 MW power (MPPMCL portion) through STU network from proposed 2X800 MW Thermal Power Project of M/S Mahan Energen Ltd. (MEL).  The project will be executed through a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. The transmission scheme involves constructing two major substations…

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RRECL invites bids for 282 MW rooftop solar projects

Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) has issued a tender for the development of 282 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) projects on government buildings across Rajasthan.  The bid submission deadline is November 26, 2024.  The project scope covers design, supply, erection, testing, commissioning, and 25 years of operation and maintenance (O&M) from the commissioning date.

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RECPDCL establishes SPV for Lakadia substation capacity enhancement

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has established Lakadia B Power Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) aimed at augmenting the transformation capacity of the 765/400 kV Lakadia Substation in Gujarat.  RECPDCL has been designated as the bid process coordinator to select a transmission service provider for this project through a tariff-based competitive bidding process.

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EWEC receives three bids for 1,500 MW Khazna Solar PV project in Abu Dhabi

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has received three bids for its new 1,500 MW Khazna Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project in Abu Dhabi.  The bidders include ENGIE, a consortium led by EDF Renewables and Korea Western Power (KOWEPO), and a joint consortium of Jinko Power and JERA. The Khazna project is expected to reduce Abu Dhabi’s carbon emissions by over 2.4 million tonnes annually, contributing 5 percent toward EWEC’s targeted 36 percent reduction…

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IEX records 4% increase in traded electricity volume in October 2024

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a traded electricity volume of 9,642 million units (MU) in October 2024, marking a 4% year-on-year growth. IEX also traded 4.44 lakh renewable energy certificates (RECs) in October, a notable 105% increase from the previous year. India’s energy consumption for October reached 140.4 billion units (BUs), a 1% increase from the previous year, according to government data. The Market Clearing Price in the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) fell 39% year-on-year…

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RECPDCL forms two SPVs for ISTS projects in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL), as the bid process coordinator, has launched two wholly-owned subsidiaries to act as special purpose vehicles (SPVs) for ISTS-TBCB schemes currently under bidding. These SPVs, Bidar Transco Ltd and Tuticorin Power Transmission Ltd, will support crucial transmission upgrades and green energy integration. Project SPV Details: Bidar Transco Ltd Incorporation Date: November 5, 2024 Scheme: Augmentation of transformation capacity with 3×500 MVA, 400/220kV and 1×1500 MVA, 765/400kV ICTs at…

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India to revamp electricity demand forecasting to enhance grid stability

India is overhauling its electricity demand forecasting approach to better align generation capacity with actual needs and support grid stability amid growing clean energy volumes.  The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is collaborating with weather agencies for enhanced environmental data and plans to increase forecast frequency, transitioning from assessments every five years to a two-year and eventually annual schedule, according to Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad. Rising usage of intermittent solar and wind energy, combined with changing power…