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PGCIL awards rooftop solar contracts worth Rs 87.63 million
By April 29, 2025April 29, 2025

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has awarded contracts for rooftop solar installations across its buildings in the Eastern and Western Regions under the PM Surya Ghar (PMSGY) Scheme. In the Eastern Region, PGCIL awarded a contract worth Rs 50.82 million to Gourav EnerGen India Pvt Ltd, the lowest (L1) bidder among five participants. Other qualified bidders included Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited and Suncraft Energy Pvt Ltd. In the Western Region, a consortium…

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Raychem RPG becomes first Indian firm to earn E3, C3, F1 certification for cast resin transformers
By April 29, 2025April 29, 2025

Raychem RPG has become the first Indian manufacturer to earn the E3, C3, and F1 certifications for its cast resin transformers (CRTs). The certification was awarded after rigorous testing at CESI laboratories in Italy. CESI is renowned for its advanced testing facilities, including KEMA Labs, which is known for its high-power laboratory capabilities. In a statement, Raychem RPG said the certification aligns with the IEC60076-11:2018 global standard. It represents a key step in improving safety,…

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Premier Energies forms subsidiary for silicon ingot and wafer manufacturing
By April 29, 2025April 29, 2025

Premier Energies Limited has set up a wholly owned subsidiary, Premier Energies GWC Private Limited, to manufacture and process high-quality silicon ingots and wafers with advanced technologies. The new subsidiary, incorporated on April 20, 2025, will focus on the solar cell segment. It has an authorised share capital of Rs 1 million. The entire paid-up share capital, comprising 1,00,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each, will be held by Premier Energies Limited, making it a…

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Fortum exits India’s renewable energy market
By April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Fortum Oyj has exited India’s renewable energy market by selling its platform, Fortum India Pvt Ltd (FIPL), to New York-based Hexa Climate Solutions, backed by I Squared Capital. Hexa acquired 100% of FIPL, including its management company, carbon credits, and a 40-member team. The sale process, managed by EY, attracted five bidders, including Japan’s Marubeni Corp, Dutch pension fund APG, and infrastructure fund AP Moller Capital. FIPL’s portfolio includes a 206 MW solar-wind hybrid project…

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CSE Development commissions solar projects at 100 MWp park in Maharashtra
By April 28, 2025April 29, 2025

CSE Development (India) Private Limited has commissioned several solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects at its 100 MWp solar park in Maharashtra on April 23, 2025. The power generated from these open access captive solar projects will be supplied to various clients, including fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies and DRT-Anthea Aroma Chemicals Private Limited.

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Maharashtra launches portal to fast-track 7,000 MW solar project for farmers
By April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

The Maharashtra government has launched the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0 project management portal to speed up work under its MSKVY 2.0 scheme. The scheme targets achieving 7,000 MW of decentralised solar capacity. It aims to supply daytime electricity to farmers through solar feeders. It follows a self-paying model where savings from reduced grid power costs are expected to recover project expenses within 6–8 years. Under MSKVY 2.0, Mahavitaran will receive electricity at…

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THDC synchronises first unit of Tehri PSP in pump condenser mode
By April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

THDC India Limited has synchronised the first 250 MW unit of its 1,000 MW pumped storage project (PSP) at Tehri, Uttarakhand, in pump condenser mode. In pump condenser mode, the turbine acts both as a generator and a condenser. It helps generate electricity and also regulates grid stability by absorbing excess energy without producing power, enhancing operational flexibility. The Tehri PSP consists of four reversible pump turbine units of 250 MW each. Once all units…

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Reliance commissions solar module manufacturing line
By April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has commissioned its first solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing line at its 5,000-acre site in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Work is progressing on battery storage and hydrogen production facilities. The initial solar module capacity is 10 GW per year, expandable to 20 GW. A 1 GW heterojunction (HJT) solar module line is operational, with modules rated up to 720 watt-peak. Reliance is also setting up 30 GWh of battery manufacturing, beginning with a…

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MEIL secures EPC contract for 120 MW Rokhia power project
By April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) has received a Notification of Award (NoA) worth Rs 11,913.01 million for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package of the 120 MW Combined Cycle Gas Rokhia Power Plant. The contract is part of the Tripura Power Distribution Strengthening and Generation Efficiency Improvement Project. Bids for the project were invited by Tripura Power Generation Limited (TPGL) in March 2023. The work is scheduled to be completed within 36 months….

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TSPL sets up biomass plant for clean fuel supply at Punjab thermal station
By April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), a Vedanta Power company, has set up a torrefied biomass manufacturing facility near its 1,980 MW thermal plant in Mansa, Punjab. The plant can process 500 tonnes of agricultural stubble each day. It uses a thermochemical process to convert stubble into torrefied bio-pellets. These pellets have a higher energy density than raw biomass, making them more suitable for TSPL’s supercritical thermal power operations that require high-grade biofuels. TSPL has procured…

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