Author: PPD Team Date: 22/01/2025
Advait Energy Transitions (formerly Advait Infratec) has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) under the Product Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, part of the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) initiative (Tranche II).
The company will establish a 200 MW manufacturing capacity for alkaline electrolysers in India. The project is expected to be completed within five years.
Author: PPD Team Date: 05/12/2024 Centrica, in partnership with EDF, has announced the extension of the operational lives of its four advanced gas-cooled reactor nuclear power stations. Heysham 1 and Hartlepool will now operate until March 2027, while Heysham 2 and Torness will continue until March 2030. These extensions will add 9TWh to Centrica’s electricity generation capacity between 2026 and 2030, supporting the UK’s baseload power generation. The decision follows a comprehensive review to ensure…
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/04/2025 Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for erection works at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 5 and 6. L&T quoted Rs 13.14 billion for the contract invited by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) in April 2024. The scope includes erection of nuclear reactor systems and turbine systems. It covers equipment such as generators, condensers, sea water systems, cranes, and other associated…
Author: PPD Team Date: 28/10/2024 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $434.25 million loan to support renewable energy initiatives and enhance energy security in Assam. The project will establish a 500 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic facility in the Karbi Anglong district, along with a grid-connected battery energy storage system to stabilize the grid and manage peak power demands. This initiative aligns with Assam’s renewable energy goals, contributing to the state’s renewable energy roadmap…
Author: PPD Team Date: 06/12/2024 India Power Corporation Limited has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1), quoting Rs 4,389.29 million for setting up a pilot project for a Thermal Energy Storage System (TESS) integrated with the NTPC Dadri Power Plant to supply 15 MW of additional power. NTPC Limited had invited bids for the project in April 2024. Oswal Infrastructure Limited ranked as the second-lowest bidder (L2) with a quote of Rs 5,535.42 million. The…
Author: PPD Team Date: 24/02/2025 Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has partnered with Probus Smart Things to enhance smart metering technology through a Universal Network Interface Card (NIC) with Bluetooth-enabled communication. The Universal NIC aims to improve smart metering capabilities by ensuring reliable and efficient communication even in the absence of primary networks, according to a statement from Tata Power-DDL. Key features of the NIC include Bluetooth-enabled connectivity for seamless meter data collection and…
Author: PPD Team Date: 19/06/2025 Jakson Green Renewables, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jakson Power Private Limited, has secured third-party operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts totalling 1 GWp. With this, its solar O&M portfolio has grown to 5 GWp. The new contracts cover four large-scale solar projects across Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Tamil Nadu, with capacities ranging from 75 MWp to 435 MWp. In addition to its O&M expansion, Jakson is among the four bidders for…
Author: PPD Team Date: 05/12/2024 Centrica, in partnership with EDF, has announced the extension of the operational lives of its four advanced gas-cooled reactor nuclear power stations. Heysham 1 and Hartlepool will now operate until March 2027, while Heysham 2 and Torness will continue until March 2030. These extensions will add 9TWh to Centrica’s electricity generation capacity between 2026 and 2030, supporting the UK’s baseload power generation. The decision follows a comprehensive review to ensure…
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/04/2025 Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for erection works at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 5 and 6. L&T quoted Rs 13.14 billion for the contract invited by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) in April 2024. The scope includes erection of nuclear reactor systems and turbine systems. It covers equipment such as generators, condensers, sea water systems, cranes, and other associated…
Author: PPD Team Date: 28/10/2024 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $434.25 million loan to support renewable energy initiatives and enhance energy security in Assam. The project will establish a 500 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic facility in the Karbi Anglong district, along with a grid-connected battery energy storage system to stabilize the grid and manage peak power demands. This initiative aligns with Assam’s renewable energy goals, contributing to the state’s renewable energy roadmap…
Author: PPD Team Date: 06/12/2024 India Power Corporation Limited has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1), quoting Rs 4,389.29 million for setting up a pilot project for a Thermal Energy Storage System (TESS) integrated with the NTPC Dadri Power Plant to supply 15 MW of additional power. NTPC Limited had invited bids for the project in April 2024. Oswal Infrastructure Limited ranked as the second-lowest bidder (L2) with a quote of Rs 5,535.42 million. The…
Author: PPD Team Date: 24/02/2025 Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has partnered with Probus Smart Things to enhance smart metering technology through a Universal Network Interface Card (NIC) with Bluetooth-enabled communication. The Universal NIC aims to improve smart metering capabilities by ensuring reliable and efficient communication even in the absence of primary networks, according to a statement from Tata Power-DDL. Key features of the NIC include Bluetooth-enabled connectivity for seamless meter data collection and…
Author: PPD Team Date: 19/06/2025 Jakson Green Renewables, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jakson Power Private Limited, has secured third-party operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts totalling 1 GWp. With this, its solar O&M portfolio has grown to 5 GWp. The new contracts cover four large-scale solar projects across Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Tamil Nadu, with capacities ranging from 75 MWp to 435 MWp. In addition to its O&M expansion, Jakson is among the four bidders for…
Author: PPD Team Date: 05/12/2024 Centrica, in partnership with EDF, has announced the extension of the operational lives of its four advanced gas-cooled reactor nuclear power stations. Heysham 1 and Hartlepool will now operate until March 2027, while Heysham 2 and Torness will continue until March 2030. These extensions will add 9TWh to Centrica’s electricity generation capacity between 2026 and 2030, supporting the UK’s baseload power generation. The decision follows a comprehensive review to ensure…
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/04/2025 Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for erection works at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 5 and 6. L&T quoted Rs 13.14 billion for the contract invited by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) in April 2024. The scope includes erection of nuclear reactor systems and turbine systems. It covers equipment such as generators, condensers, sea water systems, cranes, and other associated…