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NHPC concludes tranche VI auction, awarding 1,200 MW of FDRE projects
NHPC Limited has successfully concluded its tranche VI auction, awarding 1,200 MW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects integrated with energy storage systems and connected to the inter-state transmission system (ISTS). The auction also included a greenshoe option of 1,200 MW. Jevargi Solar Power was awarded 150 MW at Rs 4.48 per kWh,…
BHEL wins Rs 75 billion contract for Ukai thermal plant expansion
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REC transfers two Maharashtra transmission SPVs
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Centre prepares rules for private sector entry into nuclear power projects
The Indian government is working on a legal framework to enable private participation in nuclear power generation. Opening the sector to private companies would require amendments to key legislations, including the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act. Both laws were originally drafted to support only public sector-led development. Currently, nuclear…
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