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Tata Power and ACME win NHPC-backed BESS projects
By July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

India’s battery storage sector saw a major boost as Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) and ACME Solar Holdings secured Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreements (BESPAs) with NHPC Limited for projects in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, respectively. As per exchange filings on 18 July 2025, Tata Power’s subsidiary TPREL has won a contract to set up a 30 MW / 120 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) at KSEB’s substation in Mulleria, Kasaragod, Kerala….

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Power Mech secures Rs 551 crore O&M contracts for two thermal plants
By July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

Power Mech Projects Limited has announced two new operations and maintenance (O&M) contracts worth a total of Rs 551.35 crores for thermal power projects in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, according to a filing with stock exchanges. The first order, valued at Rs 498.39 crores (excluding taxes and GST), has been awarded by SJVN Thermal Private Limited. It covers commissioning support and comprehensive O&M for the 2×660 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Chausa, Bihar. The…

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India accelerates J&K hydropower projects after IWT suspension
By July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

India has fast-tracked four major hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir following its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan. The 1,000 MW Pakal Dul, 624 MW Kiru, 540 MW Kwar, and 850 MW Ratle projects, located on the Chenab river, are now slated for earlier commissioning between May 2026 and July 2028. Of these, the Ratle project is expected to be the first to come online in May 2026. The development comes…

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Allahabad High Court dismisses PIL against discom privatisation in Uttar Pradesh
By July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the proposed privatisation of two electricity distribution companies in Uttar Pradesh. As reported by news agencies, the court ruled that the petition was based on assumptions and lacked supporting evidence. The PIL, filed by Vijay Pratap Singh, opposed the privatisation of Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (DVVNL) and Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL). The petitioner cited internal communications from Uttar Pradesh Power…

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Delhi to fast-track pollution clearances and power upgrades
By July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

Starting August 2025, the Delhi government will automatically approve Consent to Operate (CTO) applications from Green Category industries if no decision is made within 20 days. This replaces the earlier 120-day review period. The reform covers over 65 non-polluting industry types, including cold storage, furniture units, soap and detergent makers, packaging units, toy assembly, optical goods, and ayurvedic product manufacturing without boilers. No further follow-ups or paperwork will be needed if approvals are delayed. The…

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Envision Energy to set up third wind turbine unit in Gujarat
By July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

Envision Energy India will set up a third manufacturing facility in Gujarat and expand its workforce to over 7,000 by FY28. The company also plans to localise key wind turbine components and scale up domestic production, according to RPV Prasad, Managing Director, in an interview with Moneycontrol. The Gujarat unit will be a 2 GW blade facility, joining its 3 GW blade plant in Tiruchirappalli and nacelle and hub unit in Pune. The Gujarat unit…

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Centre launches Rs 5,400 crore energy projects in West Bengal
By July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated energy infrastructure projects worth over Rs 5,400 crore in West Bengal to expand gas connectivity, promote clean fuel use, and support industrial activity. Prime Minister highlighted the government’s ‘One Nation, One Gas Grid’ vision and said the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga (PMUG) project was designed to improve energy access and drive growth in eastern India. He noted that Durgapur has now been connected to the national gas grid and said…

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Power Ministry finalizes dual-window coal allocation rules under Revised SHAKTI Policy 2025
By July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

The Ministry of Power has released detailed procedures for allocating coal linkages to power generators under the Revised SHAKTI Policy 2025. The guidelines cover both notified price and auction-based allocations, applying to Central and State GENCOs as well as private players. The Revised SHAKTI Policy was cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in May 2025. It lays out two key windows for coal linkage. Approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs…

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India’s solar potential needs revision as installations touch 111 GW
By July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

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,…

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Thermal power investments set to double by FY28: CRISIL
By July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

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,…

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