BrightNight commissions first phase of 115 MW hybrid project in Maharashtra
Author: PPD Team Date: 15/01/2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 15/01/2025
BrightNight has announced the commissioning of the first phase of Optima Maharashtra, a 115 MW hybrid renewable power project located in Dharashiv, southern Maharashtra. The project is one of the first co-located wind-solar projects in the state, marking the company’s entry into the Indian power grid.
Optima Maharashtra integrates advanced wind and solar technologies powered by BrightNight’s proprietary AI-enabled PowerAlpha platform, maximizing energy output with minimal environmental impact. The project will contribute to Maharashtra’s target of 40% renewable energy by 2030.
Additionally, BrightNight is preparing large-scale hybrid projects in Rajasthan, combining wind, solar, and battery storage systems, while expanding its footprint across several Indian states, including Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh.
To support its GW-scale renewable power portfolio in India, Philippines-based ACEN Corporation, part of the Ayala Group, committed USD 250 million investment into BrightNight India in 2023.
Author: PPD Team Date: 04/06/2025 Enviro Infra Engineers Limited has approved the acquisition of a 100 per cent equity stake in Sunaxis Renewables Private Limited from its wholly owned subsidiary, EIE Renewables Private Limited. Following the transaction, Sunaxis Renewables will become a step-down wholly owned subsidiary of Enviro Infra Engineers. Sunaxis Solar Power Private Limited focuses on solar solutions for industrial operations. With over 30 years of experience, the company has executed more than 200…
Author: PPD Team Date: 14/02/2025 Sterlite Power has won new orders worth Rs 22.5 billion and secured L1 positions for orders worth Rs 6.5 billion in Q3 FY25, marking its highest order book in the current financial year. These orders span across its Global Products and Services (GPS) business, covering high-performance conductors, Optical Ground Wire (OPGW), power cables, and specialized Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services. The company also exports high-performance green products to markets…
Author: PPD Team Date: 20/03/2025 The Government of Assam (GoA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hedge5 Manufacturing Solution Private Limited to develop a 5 MW Round-The-Clock (RTC) renewable energy project, integrating solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The project is expected to be completed by December 2025. At the “Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit” on March 3, 2025, the government also signed an MoU with Hindustan Powerprojects Private…
Author: PPD Team Date: 04/03/2025 The Karnataka Department of Energy (DoE) has planned to opt out of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) for smart meter installation. Instead, the state will implement the project independently. Karnataka is among the few states that have not opted for RDSS, under which 197.9 million consumer smart meters have been sanctioned nationwide. However, officials have not disclosed the reason behind this decision. Sources in the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company…
The global shift towards renewable energy is crucial in mitigating climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring a sustainable future. Yet, this transition is far from equitable. For carbon-intensive regions, where economies and livelihoods are tightly linked to fossil fuels, the renewable energy transition presents significant challenges. These regions face the risk of economic destabilization, job loss, and social upheaval. In this context, the concept of energy justice has emerged as a critical framework…
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/04/2025 Tata Power has received approval from the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to install a 100 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Mumbai. The project will be completed over the next two years. The system includes advanced ‘black start’ functionality. This feature allows a quick restoration of power to key infrastructure—such as the metro, hospitals, the airport, and data centers—during grid failures. It is aimed at preventing widespread blackouts…
Author: PPD Team Date: 04/06/2025 Enviro Infra Engineers Limited has approved the acquisition of a 100 per cent equity stake in Sunaxis Renewables Private Limited from its wholly owned subsidiary, EIE Renewables Private Limited. Following the transaction, Sunaxis Renewables will become a step-down wholly owned subsidiary of Enviro Infra Engineers. Sunaxis Solar Power Private Limited focuses on solar solutions for industrial operations. With over 30 years of experience, the company has executed more than 200…
Author: PPD Team Date: 14/02/2025 Sterlite Power has won new orders worth Rs 22.5 billion and secured L1 positions for orders worth Rs 6.5 billion in Q3 FY25, marking its highest order book in the current financial year. These orders span across its Global Products and Services (GPS) business, covering high-performance conductors, Optical Ground Wire (OPGW), power cables, and specialized Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services. The company also exports high-performance green products to markets…
Author: PPD Team Date: 20/03/2025 The Government of Assam (GoA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hedge5 Manufacturing Solution Private Limited to develop a 5 MW Round-The-Clock (RTC) renewable energy project, integrating solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The project is expected to be completed by December 2025. At the “Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit” on March 3, 2025, the government also signed an MoU with Hindustan Powerprojects Private…
Author: PPD Team Date: 04/03/2025 The Karnataka Department of Energy (DoE) has planned to opt out of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) for smart meter installation. Instead, the state will implement the project independently. Karnataka is among the few states that have not opted for RDSS, under which 197.9 million consumer smart meters have been sanctioned nationwide. However, officials have not disclosed the reason behind this decision. Sources in the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company…
The global shift towards renewable energy is crucial in mitigating climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring a sustainable future. Yet, this transition is far from equitable. For carbon-intensive regions, where economies and livelihoods are tightly linked to fossil fuels, the renewable energy transition presents significant challenges. These regions face the risk of economic destabilization, job loss, and social upheaval. In this context, the concept of energy justice has emerged as a critical framework…
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/04/2025 Tata Power has received approval from the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to install a 100 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Mumbai. The project will be completed over the next two years. The system includes advanced ‘black start’ functionality. This feature allows a quick restoration of power to key infrastructure—such as the metro, hospitals, the airport, and data centers—during grid failures. It is aimed at preventing widespread blackouts…
Author: PPD Team Date: 04/06/2025 Enviro Infra Engineers Limited has approved the acquisition of a 100 per cent equity stake in Sunaxis Renewables Private Limited from its wholly owned subsidiary, EIE Renewables Private Limited. Following the transaction, Sunaxis Renewables will become a step-down wholly owned subsidiary of Enviro Infra Engineers. Sunaxis Solar Power Private Limited focuses on solar solutions for industrial operations. With over 30 years of experience, the company has executed more than 200…
Author: PPD Team Date: 14/02/2025 Sterlite Power has won new orders worth Rs 22.5 billion and secured L1 positions for orders worth Rs 6.5 billion in Q3 FY25, marking its highest order book in the current financial year. These orders span across its Global Products and Services (GPS) business, covering high-performance conductors, Optical Ground Wire (OPGW), power cables, and specialized Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services. The company also exports high-performance green products to markets…