|

India’s solar potential needs revision as installations touch 111 GW

By

India’s installed solar power capacity reached 110.9 GW by June 2025, out of a total renewable capacity of 237.5 GW, according to a commentary published by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF). The authors argue that India should reassess its solar potential estimates, which remain based on outdated assumptions and data from 2010 and 2011. The current official estimate of 748 GWp of solar potential, calculated by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) in 2014,…

|

Thermal power investments set to double by FY28: CRISIL

By

India’s investments in thermal electricity generation are projected to double to Rs 2.3 trillion over the next three years through FY 2027–28, according to CRISIL Ratings, reported by The Economic Times. This marks a sharp increase from the Rs 1.15 trillion invested in the previous three fiscal years. The uptick reflects rising power demand and the continued need for dependable base load capacity, particularly during peak periods and weather extremes. Private participation in thermal projects,…

|

Delhi raises rooftop solar subsidy to Rs 10,000/kW for households

By

The Delhi government has amended its rooftop solar subsidy scheme under the Delhi Solar Energy Policy, 2023, according to The Economic Times.  Households will now receive Rs 10,000 per kilowatt for rooftop solar systems up to 3 kW, capped at Rs 30,000 per consumer. The earlier subsidy was Rs 2,000 per kW, capped at Rs 10,000. The revised scheme came into effect on July 10. Group housing societies and resident welfare associations (RWAs) will get…

|

Goa signs PPA with NTPC for supply from Sipat Stage-III plant

By

The Goa electricity department has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) for sourcing power from the Sipat Stage-III power plant in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. Goa does not operate any in-state generation facilities and relies entirely on power purchases from NTPC’s central pool to meet its electricity demand. The deal will allow Goa to draw power from the NTPC plant as part of its central allocation. The Sipat Stage-III project…

|

Half of Ennore’s thermal power data invalid or non-compliant

By

A new report by the Save Ennore Creek Campaign, as reported by The New Indian Express, has found that Ennore’s thermal power plants either violated air pollution norms or failed to provide valid emissions data nearly 49% of the time during the winter season (November 2024 to January 2025). The findings raise serious concerns about enforcement by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB). The report, titled Breathless in Ennore, analysed real-time stack emission data…

|

Vanya Steels to invest in waste heat power plant in Karnataka

By

Vanya Steels Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of A-One Steel Group, will invest around Rs 1 billion to set up a 10 MW captive power plant at its Koppal facility in Karnataka. The project, slated for commissioning by 31 July 2025, will use Waste Heat Recovery Boiler (WHRB) technology to convert residual heat from steelmaking into electricity. The plant will repurpose industrial waste heat, normally lost during the production process, into clean power. This is expected…

|

NLC India Renewables eyes Rs 40 billion IPO in FY26–27

By

NLC India Renewables is likely to launch an initial public offering (IPO) worth Rs 40 billion in the first half of FY26–27, according to sources cited by Zee Business. The company may file its draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) by March 2026. The IPO plan comes as part of NLC India’s broader strategy to scale up renewable energy operations through its wholly owned subsidiary. The subsidiary is set to…

|

Maharashtra plans upgrade of Chandrapur–Padghe HVDC link

By

Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (MSETCL) has proposed a new scheme to upgrade the control and protection system of the Chandrapur–Padghe high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission link. The project, approved by the Maharashtra Transmission Committee (MTC), has been submitted to the state’s Grid Coordination Committee (GCC) for final clearance. To be implemented under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM), the upgrade is estimated to cost Rs 5.1 billion and is scheduled for commissioning during the…

|

POWERGRID commissions Eastern and North Eastern strengthening project

By

POWERGRID ER NER Transmission Limited, a subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL), has fully commissioned the inter-state transmission system (ISTS) project titled System Strengthening Scheme for Eastern and North Eastern Regions.  The project was secured through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB). With a total cost of Rs 3.08 billion, the project involves strategic upgrades to enable greater inter-state power transfer and support regional power reliability.  The company announced the development in a…

|

Juniper Green signs PPA with NHPC for 250 MW hybrid project

By

Juniper Green Energy Limited, through its subsidiary Juniper Green Cosmic Private Limited, has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with NHPC Limited for a 250 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy project in Haryana. The hybrid project will integrate solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems. Power will be supplied to the Haryana Power Purchase Centre on behalf of Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited and Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited. The project…