The Odisha government has requested early clearance of Rs 3,069 crore under the revamped distribution sector scheme (RDSS) to strengthen its power distribution system and reduce technical and commercial losses. The proposed funding will support infrastructure modernisation, prepaid smart metering for consumers, and system-level metering. The plan aligns with RDSS goals to improve power reliability…
Juniper Green Bess Two Private Limited, a subsidiary of Juniper Green Energy, has signed a power purchase agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for a 100 MW wind power project in Gujarat. The agreement was signed on July 18. The company plans to begin supplying power from this project in July 2027. In…
NTPC and Tangedco are expected to acquire 200 hectares for the Upper Bhavani Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project, mostly from land held by the forest department. The project area lies near Upper Bhavani and Avalanche, both known for high biodiversity and low human activity. The project will produce 1,000 MW using a water conductor system connecting…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the first version of its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, featuring a total listed capacity of 13,066 MW from six manufacturers. Adani Solar leads with 3,832 MW across two units—1,939 MW of bifacial Mono PERC from Mundra…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a directive mandating the use of select components from its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for all wind turbines going forward. According to the ministry, the ALMM (Wind), previously referred to as the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM), now covers not…
Central agencies have cancelled 11,400 MW of renewable energy tenders since April 2023 due to low participation, high tariffs, and withdrawal by end-procurers. Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik said SECI, NTPC, NHPC, and SJVN issued the tenders. As of June 2025, these agencies have issued Letters of Award for…
The Union government has initiated steps to construct the 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, a project originally planned in the 1960s. The revival of this project follows India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty on April 22. The Chenab River, where the project is sited, is…
Schneider Electric has announced it will acquire the remaining 35 per cent stake in its Indian joint venture from Temasek for €5.5 billion (approximately USD 6.4 billion), aiming for complete control of its operations in India. The deal will give Schneider Electric full ownership of Schneider Electric India Private Limited (SEIPL). The company expects the…
SAEL Industries Limited has commissioned a 50 MW ground-mounted solar power plant in Beed, Maharashtra, through its subsidiary Solar RE Power. The project features bifacial TOPCon modules and is backed by a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited. It is expected to generate over 100 million kilowatt-hours of clean…
India’s first green ammonia auction under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme concluded with ACME Cleantech Solutions securing the winning bid. The company will supply 75,000 metric tonnes of green ammonia annually to Paradeep Phosphates Limited in Odisha at Rs 55.75 per kg for ten years. The auction was conducted by the…