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SCCL’s 300 MW Telangana Solar PV Power Projects

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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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

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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

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  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…

Upper Siang Hydro Electric Project: The Battle for the Brahmaputra

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In the remote corners of the Himalayas, where rivers carve their paths through deep gorges, a silent war is brewing—a battle not fought with weapons but with dams, reservoirs, and megawatts of power. The Brahmaputra River, known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, is at the heart of this high-stakes contest between India and China. As Beijing pushes forward with its colossal 60,000 MW hydropower project in Medog county, just 30 km from Arunachal Pradesh,…

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Status of FGD installation in India

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Emissions from coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) release sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM), impacting the environment and human health. SO2 can oxidize in the atmosphere, forming sulfate (SO4) particulate matter. To address these concerns, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) revised air pollution norms on December 7, 2015. The new standards set limits for PM2.5, SOx, NOx, and mercury emissions, requiring many plants to…