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1,600 MW Mirzapur Thermal Power Plant (Adani)

The Mirzapur Thermal Project involves the development of a coal-based thermal power plant using supercritical technology in Dadri Khurd village, Mirzapur Sadar tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Initially proposed as two units of 660 MW each (1320 MW total), it was later upgraded to two units of 800 MW, bringing the total capacity to 1600 MW. Originally, the project was planned at Ghazipur but was later relocated to Mirzapur due to proximity to coal sources….

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50 MW Andaman & Nicobar Gas Power Project

  NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, is moving ahead with plans to set up a 50 MW thermal power project at Hope Town, located in Ferrargunj tehsil in South Andamans district of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The investment for this project is approximately Rs 4 billion. The project will consist of five units of 10 MW each. It will primarily run on regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG)…

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SCCL’s 300 MW Telangana Solar PV Power Projects

  In Telangana, a major solar initiative is unfolding across multiple locations of the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL). The 300 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power project, developed on a Build, Own, and Operate (BOO) basis, is set to power SCCL’s operations. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is overseeing the project as the project management consultant (PMC). Phase I: The First Steps Toward Solar Expansion In 2018, SCCL approved the detailed project report…

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Morena and Solapur Transmission Plans Take Shape

  With renewable energy zones (REZs) being identified across India, efforts to develop the necessary transmission infrastructure are gaining momentum. At the latest National Commission of Transmission (NCT) meeting, two major projects, Morena SEZ in Madhya Pradesh and Solapur SEZ in Maharashtra, were discussed. These projects are expected to inject thousands of megawatts of clean energy into the national grid. Here’s a closer look at these projects. Morena SEZ: A 3.9 GW Solar Power Hub…

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Panki Thermal Power Station

  The Panki thermal power plant, initially scheduled for commissioning by September 2021, is now expected to enter its trial run soon. Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) is constructing the 660 MW supercritical thermal power project in Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, as an expansion of the existing 220 MW Panki thermal power plant, which was commissioned in 1977. The project’s originally proposed capacity of 250 MW was later revised to 660 MW….

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Jammu & Kashmir’s 240 MW Uri-I Stage II Hydro Electric Project

  NHPC Limited is developing the 240 MW (2 x 120 MW) Uri-I Stage II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) on the River Jhelum in Uri tehsil, Baramulla district, Jammu & Kashmir. The project, with an investment of Rs 25.26 billion, will operate on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis for 40 years. Uri-I Stage II is an extension of the existing 480 MW Uri-I HEP, which was commissioned in 1997. The new project…

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Udangudi Super Critical Thermal Power Project, Tamil Nadu

  The 1,320 MW (2X660 MW) Udangudi power plant is under construction in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. Initially undertaken by Udangudi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL), a joint venture between Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), the project was later transferred entirely to Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) following BHEL’s exit. The project’s original capacity of 1,600 MW (2X800 MW) was revised to 1,320 MW. The…

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Nuclear Threats in the Russian Arctic: From Soviet Collapse to the Ukraine War

The following speech was given by Bellona nuclear expert Dmitry Gorchakov at the Arctic Frontiers conference, which was in session in Tromsø, Norway. Nuclear activity in the Arctic region of Russia has been ongoing for over 70 years. More than 100 nuclear tests were conducted here, and more than a hundred nuclear-powered submarines, military ships, and civilian vessels were built, operated, and decommissioned here. Several nuclear power plants, dozens of military bases, and other facilities…

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India Surpasses 100 GW of Installed Solar Capacity

India’s solar energy sector has undergone a transformative journey over the past decade, emerging as a global leader in renewable energy adoption. As of January 2025, the country’s installed solar capacity stands at an impressive 100.33 GW—a monumental leap from just 2.82 GW in 2014, reflecting a growth rate of 3,450%. With 84.10 GW of projects under implementation and 47.49 GW tendered, India is well on its way to achieving its ambitious 2030 renewable energy…

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India’s Largest 765kV Transmission Line: Warora-Kurnool Project

  On October 19, 2023, Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) commissioned India’s largest 765kV transmission line, the Warora-Kurnool Transmission Project, spanning 1,756 circuit kilometres (ckm). This infrastructure strengthens the Southern Region (SR) by linking it with the Western and Northern grids. Officially named the “Additional Inter-Regional AC Link for Import Into Southern Region (Warora-Warangal and Chilakaluripeta-Hyderabad-Kurnool 765kV Link) Project,” it extends across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The project is regulated by the Central Electricity…