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PVV Infra secures Rs 7.99 billion solar projects in Uttar Pradesh
By October 9, 2025October 28, 2025

PVV Infra Limited has won two solar power projects with a total investment of Rs 7.99 billion in Uttar Pradesh. Its subsidiary PVV EVTech has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency for a 100 MW solar project across Baghpat and Moradabad districts. The project, developed with Nacof Oorja, will cost about Rs 3.84 billion and is expected to generate annual revenue of around Rs 0.53…

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KEC International secures Rs 1,102 crore in new orders
By October 8, 2025October 28, 2025

KEC International Ltd., an RPG Group infrastructure EPC company, has won new orders worth Rs 1,102 crore across its businesses. In the civil segment, KEC secured a contract for civil and structural works for a 150 MW thermal power plant in India. Its Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business received orders for towers, hardware, and poles in the Americas and the Middle East. The Cables & Conductors segment won supply contracts for various cables and conductors…

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IEX Q2 FY26 sees higher electricity volumes, lower prices
By October 8, 2025October 28, 2025

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) recorded electricity traded volume of 35,217 MU (excluding TRAS) in Q2 FY26, up 16.1% year-on-year. TRAS volumes rose to 603 MU from 16.9 MU in Q2 FY25. Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) trading declined 30% to 44.22 lakh during the quarter. Higher supply from hydro, wind, and coal-based generation increased market liquidity, resulting in lower prices. The Day-Ahead Market (DAM) cleared at Rs 3.93/unit, down 12.5% year-on-year, while the Real-Time Market (RTM)…

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Ministry of Mines issues guidelines for critical mineral recycling scheme
By October 8, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of Mines has released implementation guidelines for a Rs 15 billion incentive scheme approved by the Union Cabinet to promote critical mineral recycling. The scheme, part of the National Critical Mineral Mission, aims to build domestic capacity to extract critical minerals from secondary sources. Eligible feedstocks include e-waste, spent lithium-ion batteries, and other scrap materials. Both new and existing units involved in actual mineral extraction, rather than just black mass production, can receive…

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MHI begins study on green hydrogen exports from India
By October 8, 2025October 28, 2025

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched a study to prepare a master plan for facilities and logistics to export green hydrogen and ammonia from India. The project is part of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry’s Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation programme for FY2023 and is being carried out with India’s Hygenco Green Energies. The study will assess production, utilisation, and transport of green hydrogen and ammonia under real environmental conditions. MHI will also integrate…

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Hero Future Energies secures hybrid project in Andhra Pradesh
By October 8, 2025October 28, 2025

Hero Future Energies (HFE), through its special purpose vehicle Clean Renewable Energy Hybrid Three Private Limited, has raised Rs 1,908 crore in funding from the State Bank of India (SBI) and Canara Bank to develop a 120 MW hybrid renewable energy project in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The project, contracted with SJVN, will integrate wind, solar, and storage systems to deliver reliable peak power. The loan carries a repayment period of 21 years. In September 2025,…

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MNRE approves 2,000 MWh battery storage project in Rajasthan
By October 8, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved Rajasthan’s proposal to set up a 2,000 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) with a four-hour discharge cycle. The project is designed to support the state’s high solar generation and growing evening power demand. The Energy Department had invited bids for the project to meet non-solar and peak-hour requirements. It will add to the 4,000 MWh of BESS capacity already under development across two projects. …

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MNRE tightens payment rules, revises committee structure under PM-Surya Ghar
By October 8, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued two office memoranda dated October 6, 2025, revising procedures under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The updates focus on the payment mechanism for the Utility Led Aggregation (ULA) model and the structure of the scheme’s awareness committee. Under the new payment rule, Central Financial Assistance will be released only after the successful installation, inspection, and commissioning of rooftop solar systems. No advance payments will…

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MNRE simplifies application process for Waste to Energy projects
By October 8, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an office memorandum to simplify the application and documentation process under its Waste to Energy Programme. Dated October 3, 2025, the move aims to speed up projects that generate power from urban, industrial, and agricultural waste. The revised process reduces paperwork for developers at all key stages—initial application, 50% financial assistance claim, and final disbursement. At the application stage, developers must now submit only a…

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SECI invites bids to prepare DPRs for green hydrogen hubs
By October 8, 2025October 28, 2025

The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has invited proposals to select an agency for preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The call for proposals, dated September 17, 2025, is part of Component-B1 of the mission, which aims to develop large-scale hydrogen hubs supporting India’s clean energy transition. The selected agency will prepare DPRs covering site assessment, renewable energy potential, infrastructure needs, and project feasibility….

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