REC Limited and SJVN Limited have announced changes to their senior leadership after directives from the Ministry of Power. At REC Limited, the Ministry of Power has assigned the additional charge of Director Finance to the company’s Chairman and Managing Director, Shri Jitendra Srivastava. The arrangement takes effect from February 1, 2026, and will remain…
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has approved a capital investment of Rs 173.14 crore to augment a key substation in Kerala. The capital expenditure was sanctioned by the Committee of Directors on Investment on Projects at its meeting held on January 30, 2026. The approved scheme involves the augmentation of one 500 MVA,…
NHPC Limited achieved two operational milestones at its 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam during the intervening night of 31 January and 1 February 2026. The first milestone was the synchronisation of the third unit, designated as Unit 1 of 250 MW, with the National Grid at 21:00 hours on…
NTPC Green Energy Limited, a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has declared the commercial operation of a 210 MW segment of its Khavda-II Solar PV Project in Gujarat, with effect from February 1, 2026. The commissioning increases the total installed capacity of the NTPC group to 87,665 MW. The newly commissioned capacity forms the first phase…
KEC International Limited, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Reliance Power Limited, and Solarworld Energy Solutions Limited have announced their financial results for the third quarter of FY26 and the nine month period ended December 31, 2025. KEC International reported higher consolidated revenue and improved operating profitability during the quarter, while reported profit after tax…
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a developer for the project titled “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV (Part-5: 6 GW) [Barmer Complex] Barmer-II: 6 GW (Solar) (LCC Configuration)”. The winning bidder will acquire the project special purpose vehicle, Barmer HVDC…
PFC Consulting Limited has qualified Adani Energy Solutions Limited and five other companies to proceed to the financial bidding stage for an intra-state power transmission project in Maharashtra, according to a notice issued by the bid process coordinator. The project relates to the Transmission Scheme for the Establishment of 400/220 kV AIS Wagdari in Solapur…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has flagged continued non-compliance by power utilities with mandatory transformer and reactor rating standards, warning that deviations are causing procurement delays, higher costs, and reduced competition. In a letter dated 24 January 2026, the CEA directed utilities and generation companies to strictly adhere to its standard specifications for transformers and…
The third day of India Energy Week 2026 in Goa concluded with a clear emphasis on aligning policy, technology, and investment to meet India’s rapidly expanding energy needs. Leaders from government, industry, and global institutions outlined a multi-faceted approach for a secure, resilient, and inclusive energy future. The discussions reinforced that India’s transition will be…
ACME Solar Holdings Limited said its wholly owned subsidiary, ACME Urja One Private Limited, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NHPC Limited for a 250 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project. The disclosure was made to the stock exchanges on January 29, 2026. The agreement covers a 25-year supply of renewable…