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Goa government rules out nuclear power plans, focuses on renewables
Goa Power Minister Ramakrishna Dhavalikar has told the legislative assembly that the state government has no plans to set up a nuclear power facility. “There is no proposal to establish a nuclear power plant. Hence, consultations with stakeholders or environmental assessments are not applicable,” Dhavalikar stated. Dhavalikar added that the state has instead received multiple…
World Bank backs 1,125 MW Dorjilung hydropower project in Bhutan
The World Bank Group has approved long term financing for the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project in Bhutan. The project is being developed as a joint venture between Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) under a public private partnership model. The project is expected to generate more than 4,500 GWh of clean electricity…
Georgia Power secures $160 million DOE grant for grid enhancement
Georgia Power has received $160 million from the US Department of Energy (DOE) under the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) programme to enhance the resilience and efficiency of Georgia’s power grid. This funding, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to lower investment costs for customers and boost grid flexibility, ensuring communities have reliable…
SPEL begins production at new 220 kV transformer plant in Tamil Nadu
Supreme Power Equipment Limited (SPEL) has commenced commercial production at its new transformer manufacturing facility in Kannur, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. The plant became operational on February 25, 2026. The Kannur facility has an annual manufacturing capacity of 6,000 to 6,500 MVA. It will manufacture transformers rated up to 200 MVA and up to the…
Pace Digitek signs PPA for 250 MW solar-BESS project
Pace Digitek Limited has announced the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) between TRANSGREENX, the asset-holding arm of the Pace Group, and Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) for a 250 MW solar project integrated with a 250 MW/1,100 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka. The project involves…
NLC India plans Rs 500 billion investment to triple renewable energy capacity
Lignite-to-power producer NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) plans to invest approximately Rs 500 billion to increase its renewable energy capacity from 1.43 GW to 10.11 GW. NLC India Green Energy Limited (NIGEL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NLCIL, has been established to focus on renewable energy generation. The company aims to achieve a 50% renewable energy (RE)…
