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EAC reviews multiple thermal and hydro projects
By March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) reviewed several thermal and hydroelectric power projects in its February-March meetings. These projects faced scrutiny over environmental compliance, land use, and regulatory approvals. Here is a detailed look at the key discussions and decisions: Expansion by Addition of 2 x 660 MW Supercritical Units in Korba West, Chhattisgarh The project involves the expansion of Hasdeo Thermal Power Station (HTPS) in…

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DVC launches power supply modernisation project
By March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has announced the DVC Command Area Power Supply Modernization Project to ensure round-the-clock (RTC) quality power and reduce aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 15 billion, is expected to be completed in 18 months. Covering 24,235 sq km in West Bengal and Jharkhand, the project upgrades DVC’s distribution network with a distribution management system (DMS), outage management system (OMS), customer relation management (CRM),…

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PFCCL and REC PDCL invite bids for transmission projects in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
By March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) has invited Request for Proposal (RfP) bids for the selection of a transmission service provider (TSP) through a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis for the Augmentation of transformation capacity & Implementation of line bays at Mandsaur S/s for RE Interconnection. The bidding process commenced on March 11, 2025, with the last date for submissions set for May 16, 2025. PFCCL has been…

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Insolation Green Energy wins Rs 7.33 bn contracts for solar PV module supply
By March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

Insolation Green Energy Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Insolation Energy Limited, has secured contracts worth Rs 7,330.4 million from KPI Green Energy Limited for supplying N-type bifacial (G to G) solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. The modules will be used for solar power projects across India. The contracts include: Rs 5,131.3 million for supplying PV modules for a Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) solar power project. Rs 2,199.1 million for supplying PV modules…

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Andhra Pradesh explores small nuclear power plants
By March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) has shown interest in setting up small nuclear power plants (NPPs) in the state. NTPC Limited has identified a potential site near Anakapalle and submitted a proposal to the state government. The government is also considering a joint venture (JV) with NTPC for the project. During a discussion in the State Assembly, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the state’s willingness to explore emerging technologies like small nuclear power…

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Assam signs MoU with Hedge5 for 5 MW RTC RE power project
By March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

The Government of Assam (GoA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hedge5 Manufacturing Solution Private Limited to develop a 5 MW Round-The-Clock (RTC) renewable energy project, integrating solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The project is expected to be completed by December 2025. At the “Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit” on March 3, 2025, the government also signed an MoU with Hindustan Powerprojects Private Limited (HPPPL) for a 100…

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CCI approves JSW Neo Energy’s acquisition of 4,696 MW RE assets from O2 Power
By March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved JSW Neo Energy Private Limited’s acquisition of 4,696 MW renewable energy projects from O2 Power Private Limited. JSW Neo Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited (JSWEL). Under the deal, JSWEL will acquire the renewable energy platform of O2 Power Pooling Pte. Limited, including O2 Power Midco Holdings Pte. Limited and O2 Energy SG Pte. Limited, for an enterprise value of Rs 124.68 billion…

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Four firms win bids for 1,200 MW ISTS-connected hybrid project
By March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

On March 18, 2025, four firms secured bids to develop the 1,200 MW Inter State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid project (NTPC-03) across India. NLC India Limited won the largest share, securing 450 MW at a tariff of Rs 3.35 per kWh. EG Solwin Renewables Private Limited (Enfinity Global) won 300 MW at the same tariff. Welspun New Energy Limited (Welspun Energy Limited) secured 250 MW, also at Rs 3.35 per kWh. Adani Renewable Energy…

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Sillahalla hydel project faces opposition over ecological concerns in Nilgiris
By March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

The Sillahalla Ecology and Social Protection Association (SESPA) has urged the Tamil Nadu government to scrap the 2,000 MW Sillahalla Hydel Power Project, citing concerns about the fragile ecology of the Nilgiris. The project, estimated to cost Rs 69.14 billion, is planned by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) in two stages. SESPA has written to Chief Minister M K Stalin, warning of environmental damage and livelihood loss. The letter precedes a public…

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JSW Energy signs PPA for 1,600 MW project in West Bengal, revives Odisha plant
By March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

JSW Energy Limited (JSWEL) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) for a 1,600 MW supercritical/ultra-supercritical thermal power plant. The agreement was finalised on March 13, 2025. The plant will be a greenfield project with a capacity of 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) and will be developed within West Bengal. It will be connected to the State Transmission Utility (STU) network. The project will follow a Public-Private…

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