Author: PPD Team Date: 19/12/2024
Bhartiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) plans to begin commercial operations of the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, by the end of 2025.
The Kalpakkam facility currently has two operational 220 MW Pressurised Heavy-Water Reactors (Units 1 and 2), a 500 MW PFBR (Unit 3) under construction, and two planned 600 MW Fast Breeder Reactors (Units 4 and 5).
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/05/2025 The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) has drilled a geothermal production well in Dirang. The project will be implemented in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Dirang is located in a medium-to-high enthalpy geothermal zone with underground temperatures around 115°C. The site’s geological features allow for efficient drilling with limited environmental impact. The project is a collaboration between CESHS, the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Icelandic firm Geotropy…
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/11/2024 The State Electricity Commission (SEC) has announced plans to construct the SEC Renewable Energy Park – Horsham, one of Australia’s first 100 per cent publicly owned utility-scale renewable energy projects. The solar and storage facility aims to supply affordable and reliable renewable energy to power approximately 51,000 homes annually, supporting the transition to a clean energy grid. The project, built in partnership with OX2, will be developed in two phases….
Author: PPD Team Date: 26/05/2025 Bridge and Roof Company (India) Limited issued a tender on May 21, 2025, for selecting an associate to execute Balance of System (BoS) works for 100 MW capacity under the 200 MW Khavda Solar PV Project – Phase XXIII in Gujarat. The project is being developed by SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) under Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL) programme. The last date for bid submission is June 11, 2025….
Author: PPD Team Date: 06/11/2024 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…
Author: PPD Team Date: 22/04/2025 Nigeria has reduced its electricity subsidies by 35% following a targeted tariff hike for high-use consumers, according to Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu. Previously, the government was spending nearly N200 billion ($125 million) monthly to keep tariffs low. In 2023, it removed subsidies for the top 15% of consumers, mainly high-usage households and businesses, helping the market generate an additional N700 billion in revenue, a 70% increase. The move has eased…
Author: PPD Team Date: 05/06/2025 Adani Saur Urja (KA) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has incorporated a new entity—Adani Hydro Energy Ten Limited (AHE10L). The new company will support AGEL’s growing renewable energy portfolio across India. AHE10L has been set up to undertake the generation, development, transformation, distribution, transmission, and sale of power from renewable energy sources. These include wind, solar, and other non-fossil fuel-based technologies. The move aligns…
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/05/2025 The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) has drilled a geothermal production well in Dirang. The project will be implemented in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Dirang is located in a medium-to-high enthalpy geothermal zone with underground temperatures around 115°C. The site’s geological features allow for efficient drilling with limited environmental impact. The project is a collaboration between CESHS, the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Icelandic firm Geotropy…
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/11/2024 The State Electricity Commission (SEC) has announced plans to construct the SEC Renewable Energy Park – Horsham, one of Australia’s first 100 per cent publicly owned utility-scale renewable energy projects. The solar and storage facility aims to supply affordable and reliable renewable energy to power approximately 51,000 homes annually, supporting the transition to a clean energy grid. The project, built in partnership with OX2, will be developed in two phases….
Author: PPD Team Date: 26/05/2025 Bridge and Roof Company (India) Limited issued a tender on May 21, 2025, for selecting an associate to execute Balance of System (BoS) works for 100 MW capacity under the 200 MW Khavda Solar PV Project – Phase XXIII in Gujarat. The project is being developed by SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) under Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL) programme. The last date for bid submission is June 11, 2025….
Author: PPD Team Date: 06/11/2024 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…
Author: PPD Team Date: 22/04/2025 Nigeria has reduced its electricity subsidies by 35% following a targeted tariff hike for high-use consumers, according to Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu. Previously, the government was spending nearly N200 billion ($125 million) monthly to keep tariffs low. In 2023, it removed subsidies for the top 15% of consumers, mainly high-usage households and businesses, helping the market generate an additional N700 billion in revenue, a 70% increase. The move has eased…
Author: PPD Team Date: 05/06/2025 Adani Saur Urja (KA) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has incorporated a new entity—Adani Hydro Energy Ten Limited (AHE10L). The new company will support AGEL’s growing renewable energy portfolio across India. AHE10L has been set up to undertake the generation, development, transformation, distribution, transmission, and sale of power from renewable energy sources. These include wind, solar, and other non-fossil fuel-based technologies. The move aligns…
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/05/2025 The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) has drilled a geothermal production well in Dirang. The project will be implemented in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Dirang is located in a medium-to-high enthalpy geothermal zone with underground temperatures around 115°C. The site’s geological features allow for efficient drilling with limited environmental impact. The project is a collaboration between CESHS, the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Icelandic firm Geotropy…
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/11/2024 The State Electricity Commission (SEC) has announced plans to construct the SEC Renewable Energy Park – Horsham, one of Australia’s first 100 per cent publicly owned utility-scale renewable energy projects. The solar and storage facility aims to supply affordable and reliable renewable energy to power approximately 51,000 homes annually, supporting the transition to a clean energy grid. The project, built in partnership with OX2, will be developed in two phases….