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Adani Power cuts power supply to Bangladesh over unpaid dues

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Adani Power Jharkhand Limited (APJL), a subsidiary of Adani Power, has halved its power supply to Bangladesh, citing outstanding dues of $846 million, according to local media.  Data from Power Grid Bangladesh PLC shows that supply from the 1,496 MW plant has been reduced to 700 MW from a single unit, exacerbating Bangladesh’s energy shortfall, which exceeded 1,600 MW overnight. On October 27, Adani warned the Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) of potential supply cuts…

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Hyundai unveils Initium hydrogen SUV concept

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Marking nearly 30 years of fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) innovation, Hyundai has introduced the Initium concept, an SUV embodying its “Art of Steel” design language. With a targeted range of 400 miles (644 km) and a 201 hp electric motor, the Initium represents Hyundai’s continued commitment to hydrogen as a clean energy source. The Initium will debut at Auto Guangzhou in China and the Los Angeles auto show, featuring a large-capacity hydrogen tank and aerodynamic…

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Thiruvananthapuram wins UN Habitat Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities

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Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation has been awarded the prestigious Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities, a recognition led by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN Habitat) and the Shanghai Municipality.  This award celebrates significant achievements by cities in implementing sustainable urban development under the new urban agenda. Thiruvananthapuram is the first Indian city to receive this honour, joining four other award-winning cities: Agadir (Morocco), Melbourne (Australia), Doha (Qatar), and Iztapalapa (Mexico). Mayor Arya Rajendran…

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MNRE proposes ALMM expansion to include solar PV cells, raising concerns over cost and supply

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has proposed adding solar photovoltaic (PV) cells to its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), with implementation expected by April 2026.  This new category, termed “ALMM List-II,” would mandate that all ALMM-compliant solar projects source cells from certified domestic manufacturers. Experts caution that this move could increase tariffs by 40-50 paise per unit, affecting project costs, timelines, and India’s renewable energy targets.  Industry leaders, including AMPIN…

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Trom Industries secures Rs 330 mn solar projects from Gujarat Metro Rail and Corona Remedies

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Solar EPC firm Trom Industries Ltd has announced solar project contracts valued at Rs 330 million from Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) and Corona Remedies. Trom Industries secured a Rs 207 million work order from GMRC to install and maintain a 5MW grid-connected rooftop solar system across 15 metro stations in Ahmedabad for five years. Project supply will commence this year in phases. Additionally, Trom Industries received a Rs 124 million order from Corona Remedies…

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Tata Power reduces AT&C losses in Odisha distribution business in H1 FY25

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Tata Power reported reduced Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses in its Odisha power distribution business during the first half of FY25.  The investor presentation indicated improvements in two of the four discoms, TPCODL and TPSODL, while AT&C losses in TPWODL remained constant and slightly increased in TPNODL.  Overall, AT&C losses across the Odisha discoms, weighted by electricity purchase volume, decreased to 22.6% in H1 FY25 from 23.9% in H1 FY24. Electricity purchases rose to…

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Ajmer Discom issues tender for 11 kV feeder segregation in Rajasthan

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Ajmer Electricity Distribution Corporation has issued a tender for segregating 11 kV mixed feeders at the Sikar and Neem Ka Thana circles of Ajmer Discom in Rajasthan.  The project involves the erection, installation, testing, and commissioning equipment for distribution infrastructure under the Reforms-based and Results-linked Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) on a turnkey basis. The estimated cost for the Sikar Circle project is Rs 1.8 billion, while the Neem Ka Thana Circle project is budgeted at…

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AM Green places largest order for electrolyser with John Cockerill

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AM Green has placed an order with John Cockerill for a 1.3 GW advanced pressurised alkaline electrolyser for its existing plant in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. This marks the largest electrolyser order in India to date.  The project, set to begin production in the second half of 2026, will supply electrolysers in two phases of 640 MW each. It aims to produce green hydrogen and convert it into green ammonia. In support of this project, AM…

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Tata Power’s board approves Rs 56.66 bn to set up 1,000 MW PSP

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Tata Power‘s board has approved an investment of Rs 56.66 billion to develop a 1,000 MW pumped storage hydro project in Bhivpuri, Maharashtra.  The project is slated for completion over 44 months, with financing structured as 75% debt and 25% equity.  This initiative will enhance Tata Power’s existing capacity of 15.2 GW. Pumped storage hydro projects play a crucial role in providing round-the-clock renewable energy solutions, aiding in the decarbonisation of industries that are challenging…