Author: PPD Team Date: December 6, 2024
Advait Energy Transitions has secured an order for the supply of 24 F optical ground wire (OPGW) cables on a turnkey basis for the 400 KV Kurukshetra-Malerkotla transmission line.
The contract, awarded by NRSS XXXI (B) Transmission, includes both supply and installation under a build, own, and operate model.
The project is scheduled to be completed within seven months.
Author: PPD Team Date: November 26, 2024 vHive has announced a new platform for autonomous offshore wind turbine inspections, leveraging off-the-shelf drones to eliminate the need for costly hardware and specialised teams. Traditionally, offshore wind turbine inspections are complex and expensive, requiring advanced equipment and expertise due to harsh weather and fluctuating sea conditions. vHive’s platform overcomes these challenges by enabling companies to independently conduct inspections in difficult environments while maintaining high data quality. The…
Author: PPD Team Date: September 22, 2025 KPI Green Energy Limited has issued India’s first externally credit-enhanced green bond on the National Stock Exchange, raising Rs 6.70 billion. The five-year bond carries an annual coupon of 8.5 per cent and has been rated AA+ by both CRISIL and ICRA. The bond is backed by a 65 per cent partial guarantee from GuarantCo, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group, funded by several governments, including the…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 16, 2024 NorthWestern Energy has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Grid United’s North Plains Connector to acquire a 10% stake in the 3GW HVDC transmission line project. The 420-mile (676 km) transmission line will link Bismarck, North Dakota, and Colstrip, Montana. Grid United will fund the development of the North Plains Connector, with NorthWestern Energy’s investment contingent on regulatory approvals. The project, developed jointly with ALLETE, will…
Author: PPD Team Date: January 16, 2026 NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has announced the approval of a new joint venture with GAIL (India) Limited and the commissioning of a large solar power project in Rajasthan, marking two additions to its renewable energy portfolio. At a board meeting held on January 15, 2026, NGEL approved the formation of a 50:50 Joint Venture Company (JVC) with GAIL (India) Limited. The proposed…
Author: PPD Team Date: January 23, 2026 Global investor Actis is reportedly exploring a potential sale of its Indian renewable energy platform, Athena Renewable Energy, at a valuation of around Rs 3,000 crore, according to The Economic Times. The United Kingdom-based sustainable infrastructure investor has appointed Kotak Mahindra Capital as its financial advisor for the potential transaction. The 550 MW solar platform has been showcased to a limited set of potential buyers. These reportedly include…
Author: PPD Team Date: April 25, 2025 NTPC Limited is currently in talks with the Bihar government to set up a nuclear power plant in the Nawada district. The state has formally approached the Ministry of Power, requesting that Bihar be considered for this major nuclear project. The proposed plant is set to be developed as an independent initiative, with water potentially sourced from the nearby Phulwaria dam to meet the plant’s extensive water needs….