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TNPGCL to pilot 200 MW battery storage at thermal plant
By July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Ltd (TNPGCL) will install a 200 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the North Chennai Thermal Power Station on a pilot basis. This is the first such use of battery storage with a coal-based plant in the state. The aim is to store electricity during low-demand periods and avoid frequent shutdowns. Restarting thermal units typically takes 10 to 12 hours. Continuous operation with BESS is expected to cut costs…

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PFC transfers two transmission subsidiaries to private bidders
By July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) has transferred ownership of two wholly owned subsidiaries, Raghanesda RE Transmission Ltd and NER Expansion Transmission Ltd, to private entities through tariff-based competitive bidding, according to a regulatory filing dated July 24. NER Expansion Transmission Ltd, the project special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the North-Eastern Region Expansion Scheme – XXV Part-A (NERES-XXV Part-A), has been acquired by Resonia Ltd. The SPV was transferred on July 23, 2025, at a winning…

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POWERGRID commissions ER-WR interconnection project
By July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has announced the commissioning of the “Inter-regional ER-WR Interconnection” project through its wholly owned subsidiary, POWERGRID ERWR Power Transmission Limited. The project was awarded under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding and was declared commercially operational on June 10, 2025, according to a disclosure by the company on July 24. The interconnection is part of the Inter-State Transmission System and aims to enhance regional power transfer capabilities between the eastern…

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NTPC signs MoU with Bihar for battery and renewable energy projects
By July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) for the development of battery energy storage and renewable energy projects in Bihar. The agreement was signed on July 26, 2025, as per the press release. NGEL CEO Sarit Maheswari and BSPGCL Director Technical Abdesh Kumar Singh signed the MoU in the presence of Bihar’s Energy, Planning and Development Minister…

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Gurugram, Faridabad industry bodies urge tariff parity with neighbouring states
By July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Industrial representatives from Gurugram and Faridabad, affiliated with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), have urged the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) to align the state’s industrial power tariffs with those in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. They submitted a comparative report, arguing that Haryana’s higher industrial tariffs hurt competitiveness and deter investment. HERC member Mukesh Garg said the commission can only act on formal petitions under the Electricity Act, 2003. He advised…

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Tata Power commissions 431 MWp solar project in Madhya Pradesh
By July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has completed a 431 megawatt peak (MWp) direct current solar power project in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh. Built over 2,000 acres, the project uses 765,408 bifacial glass-to-glass modules mounted on single-axis solar trackers. The system’s DC capacity is 431 MWp with an alternating current output of 330 MW. The project was delivered under TPREL’s “Solutions for Power Producer” model and completed in 17 months. It…

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Riew village backs for 11,000 MW Siang hydropower project
By July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

In Arunachal Pradesh, 98 households in Riew village (62% of the population), following over 300 in Riga, have now given their consent for preparing the pre-feasibility report for the 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). The shift in public engagement has come through a sustained process of dialogue, awareness-building, and technical education. Support for the project has grown amid strategic concerns over China’s construction of a major dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which…

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India-UK trade deal opens zero-tariff market for Indian renewable exporters
By July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed between India and the United Kingdom on July 24 will allow Indian renewable energy manufacturers to export products such as solar modules and wind turbines to the UK at zero tariffs. The move is expected to create new export opportunities for Indian firms amid slowing demand in the United States. The UK has also committed to supporting India in clean energy areas such as green hydrogen, civil nuclear energy,…

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Torrent Power in early talks to acquire L&T’s thermal unit
By July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Torrent Power Ltd. is in discussions to acquire the thermal power business of Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T) in a deal estimated at around $1 billion, including debt. Both companies are working with financial advisers as part of the ongoing process. The transaction, if completed, would support L&T’s plans to raise funds and reduce debt. The deal structure is not final and may change. L&T has been exploring a sale of its thermal power unit…

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JSW Energy signs first FDRE power deal with SECI
By July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

JSW Energy’s unit, JSW Neo Energy, has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to supply 230 megawatts (MW) of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) from interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected projects across India. The PPA, secured under SECI’s FDRE Tranche IV scheme, is JSW’s first agreement in the FDRE segment. The power will be supplied at a tariff of Rs 4.98 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This follows…

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