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GUVNL issues tender for 200 MW BESS in Gujarat

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The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) has announced a tender to develop a 200 MW/1600 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Gujarat.  The developer selection will occur through a tariff-based competitive bidding process (Phase-V).  The BESS will have a daily capacity of 1600 MWh. It will draw power from the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO) network for charging and inject power back into the network as directed by the State Load Dispatch Centre…

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Siemens launches SIMOCODE M-CP for advanced motor management in MCCs

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Siemens has introduced SIMOCODE M-CP, an advanced motor management product series designed specifically for motor control centres (MCC). The SIMOCODE M-CP expands Siemens’ existing portfolio with compact, future-proof technology optimized for MCCs across various industries, including chemicals, infrastructure, mining, and water management. Key Features of SIMOCODE M-CP: Compact and Flexible Design: The device is optimized for withdrawable units in switchboards, offering both front panel and DIN rail mounting options to save space and reduce installation…

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CG Power to expand power transformer capacity to 40,000 MVA

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The board of CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd has approved the expansion of its power transformer manufacturing capacity from 35,000 MVA to 40,000 MVA with an estimated investment of Rs 270 million.  This decision, made on October 21, 2024, follows previous expansions, including an ongoing upgrade from 25,000 MVA to 35,000 MVA at its “T3” unit in Malanpur, Madhya Pradesh, expected to be completed by March 2025. In FY24, CG invested Rs 310 million…

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Gensol, Matrix to develop India’s first green steel production facility

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Gensol Engineering has partnered with Matrix Gas & Renewables to establish India’s first green steel production facility using 100% green hydrogen.  The project, with a total capital expenditure of Rs 3.21 billion, will receive 50% capex incentives from the Government of India under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Sanctioned as one of three pilot projects by MECON, in coordination with the Ministry of Steel (MoS) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the…

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GVPR Engineers declared L1-bidder for power distribution contract in Uttarakhand

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GVPR Engineers has been declared the lowest bidder (L1) for a power distribution contract in Uttarakhand.  The company secured the contract at a value of Rs 3.96 billion for the construction of a 400 KV GIS Switching Substation in Pipalkoti. The bids were invited by the Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand.

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Oriana Power secures 75 MW solar project from MSEDCL

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Oriana Power Limited has won an order from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to develop a 75 MW solar power plant in Maharashtra. The project falls under Component C of the PM-KUSUM Scheme, focusing on feeder-level solarisation and includes land and transmission line development. Additionally, Oriana Power recently secured a 128 MW solar project from Dalmia Cement in Tamil Nadu, valued at Rs 5.2 billion, further expanding its renewable energy portfolio.

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MNRE issues EoI for vendors under PM Surya Ghar

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an expression of interest (EoI) to expand the network of vendors under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The initiative aims to accelerate the deployment of residential rooftop solar systems by increasing the vendor network from the current 8,000 to 25,000. REC Limited’s vendor management division will provide support through weekly interactions, dedicated email assistance, and capacity-building programs to enhance vendor capabilities and ensure the…

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Vedanta to invest Rs 1 trillion in Rajasthan

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Vedanta has announced plans to invest more than Rs 1 trillion in Rajasthan, covering its zinc, renewable energy, and oil and gas divisions.  This investment is expected to create around 200,000 jobs and support the development of over 500 downstream industries across various sectors. Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company, will invest Rs 300 billion to double its zinc production capacity from 1.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 2 MTPA, increase silver output from…

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Work on installing 10 more nuclear reactors underway

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According to information provided to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, India is currently installing at least 10 new nuclear reactors.  The reactors, with a capacity of 700 MW each, are being developed in states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana and are expected to become operational in the coming years. The committee was informed that two reactors—Kakrapar-3 and Kakrapar-4 in Gujarat—are fully synchronized with the grid and have begun commercial power generation.  These…

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JSW Neo Energy acquires 125 MW wind assets from Hetero Group

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JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSWNEL), a subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, has acquired three special purpose vehicles (SPVs)—Hetero Wind Power Limited, Hetero Wind Power (Pennar) Private Limited, and Hetero Med Solutions Limited—from Hetero Labs Limited and Hetero Drugs Limited.  These SPVs have a combined wind energy capacity of 125 MW. This acquisition aligns with JSW Neo Energy’s strategy to expand its renewable portfolio and supports its goal of achieving 10 GW of installed capacity by…