India

The Government of Odisha has approved a 2,400 MW coal-based ultra super critical thermal power project in Cuttack district. The project will be developed by Orissa Thermal Energy Limited (OTEL), a subsidiary of Adani Power Limited (APL). The Nilanchal Thermal Power Plant will be built in three phases of 800 MW each at Rahangol and Kandarei villages in Athagarh tehsil. The estimated cost is Rs 184.5 billion. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change…

VSL Renewable Services has secured a three-year operation and maintenance contract for Andhra Pradesh Generation Company Limited’s (APGENCO) 527 MWp solar power plant in Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh. The contract is designed to improve plant performance and ensure stable energy output. VSL will handle daily monitoring, predictive maintenance, and scheduling tasks to match electricity generation with grid needs. The deal includes a generation-linked guarantee, which ties payments to the plant’s ability to meet energy targets. This…