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PFC issues bids for 6 GW transmission systems for green hydrogen and ammonia projects

PFC Consulting has invited bids to establish transmission systems for evacuating 6 GW of power to support green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing projects in Kandla and Mundra, Gujarat. The projects will be executed on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis, encompassing surveys, detailed project reports, financing, project management, permit acquisition, land compensation, design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning. For the Kandla Transmission Project (Phase 1), bids must be submitted by December 17,…

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Rayzon Solar secures PV module supply contract for L&T’s projects

Rayzon Solar has won a contract to supply 216 MW of high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) modules to Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for three solar projects across India. The modules will be integral to L&T’s floating solar projects at Panchet and Ramagundam, as well as a ground-based solar project in Bihar.

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Andhra Pradesh unveils policy to attract Rs 10 trillion investment for clean energy

The Andhra Pradesh government aims to secure Rs 10 trillion in investments through its newly launched AP Integrated Clean Energy (ICE) Policy, focusing on solar, wind, and round-the-clock renewable energy projects to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2047. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced the policy, which offers incentives such as affordable land acquisition and power subsidies for specific sectors. The ICE Policy includes a target of developing 78.5 GW of solar capacity, 35 GW…

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ITC commissions second offsite solar plant in Karnataka

ITC has commissioned a 9.45 MW offsite solar plant in Davangere district, Karnataka, marking its second such facility in the state and fourth in the country, alongside others in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka. The plant is designed to generate around 15 million units of green energy annually, supplying power to ITC’s hotels, the ITC Life Sciences and Technology Centre (LSTC), food manufacturing units in Mysore and Malur, and the ITC Green Centre in…

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AMPIN Energy Transition achieves financing for RE project in Rajasthan

AMPIN Energy Transition has achieved financial closure for its 200 MW solar-wind hybrid project in Rajasthan, securing green financing of Rs 7.42 billion from Standard Chartered. The total investment in the project is valued at Rs 9.44 billion. Upon completion, the plant is expected to generate approximately 435 million units of renewable energy annually, supplying power to around 74,486 households. Standard Chartered, committed to expanding its sustainable finance efforts, aims to mobilize USD 300 billion…

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Sembcorp Industries secures wind-solar hybrid project from SECI

Sembcorp Industries, through its subsidiary Sembcorp Green Infra, has won a 150 MW wind-solar hybrid project from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The project, connected to the interstate transmission system (ISTS), is part of SECI’s 600 MW bid. Sembcorp has received the letter of award (LoA) for this build-own-operate (BOO) initiative. The power generated will be sold to SECI under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA). The project is expected to achieve commercial…

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JSW signs PPA with GUVNL for wind-solar hybrid project

JSW Renew Energy Seventeen, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) for a 192 MW wind-solar hybrid capacity connected to the state transmission utility (STU) in Gujarat. This is the company’s first PPA for a wind-solar hybrid project, with the power set to be supplied for 25 years at a tariff of Rs 3.27 per kWh. The project is scheduled for commissioning…

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Havells India: Cables business grows 23 per cent in Q2FY25

Havells India reported a revenue increase of 22.8% year-on-year in its cables business for Q2 FY25 (July to September). Revenue reached Rs 18.05 billion, up from Rs 14.70 billion in Q2 FY24. Anil Rai Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director of Havells India, highlighted the growth across categories, driven by improving consumer demand and the festive season. However, he noted that margins were impacted due to commodity price volatility. Gupta expressed optimism about future demand, citing…

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Polycab India Q2 FY25: Strong demand boosts wire & cable business growth

Polycab India Ltd reported significant growth in its wire and cable business for Q2 FY25 (July to September). The company’s wire and cable revenue rose 23% year-on-year to Rs 46.07 billion, driven by favorable commodity prices and strong market demand. Domestically, the institutional segment surpassed distribution, and wires outperformed cables. Internationally, the business saw a 36% quarter-on-quarter increase, contributing 6.1% to Polycab’s total revenue. However, EBIT margins dropped to 12.3%, impacted by increased competition and…

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Netinium and Wirepas partner for smart metering solutions

Netinium and Wirepas have announced a partnership to enable scalable and standardized smart metering solutions for utilities globally.  The collaboration leverages Wirepas’ non-cellular 5G RF mesh connectivity, which utilizes license-exempt spectrum, and Netinium’s next-generation multi-vendor smart meter head-end system (HES).  This partnership addresses the increasing demand for faster and more extensive data collection in smart metering, acting as a critical clearing point between energy systems and “behind-the-meter” assets. Wirepas’ decentralized mesh network, built on the…