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Eaton inaugurates expanded electrical manufacturing facility in Puducherry

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Eaton’s newly expanded 120,000 sqft electrical manufacturing facility in Puducherry was inaugurated on October 11, 2024, by Chairman and CEO Craig Arnold. The facility includes a 100,000 sqft shop floor for power distribution products and 20,000 sqft for utilities and supporting infrastructure. This expansion, extending Eaton’s manufacturing footprint in Puducherry to over 2.6 lakh sqft, aims to double production capacity. The facility will produce key products such as air circuit breakers (ACBs), moulded case circuit…

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Bondada Engineering secures over Rs 110 billion solar EPC contracts

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Hyderabad-based Bondada Engineering Ltd, part of the Bondada Group, has secured two solar EPC mandates worth over Rs 110 billion. According to a stock exchange filing, the company won two orders valued at Rs 76.32 billion and Rs 36.91 billion, respectively, for ground-mounted solar PV projects in Maharashtra under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0 (MSKVY 2.0). MSKVY 2.0 is a Maharashtra government initiative aimed at achieving 30% solarization of agriculture feeders by 2025….

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JSW subsidiary signs pumped hydro storage deal with MSEDCL

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JSW Energy PSP Two, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has signed an energy storage facility agreement (ESFA) with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) for 1,500 MW/12,000 MWh of pumped hydro energy storage. The agreement follows the letter of intent received on 01 October 2024. Under the ESFA, the company will supply energy storage capacity for 40 years and receive a fixed capacity charge of Rs 8.47 million per MW annually. The Bhavali pumped hydro…

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Adani Group plans 10 GW of overseas hydroelectric projects

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Adani Group is planning to develop 10 gigawatts (GW) of hydroelectric projects overseas in the coming years as part of its strategy to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The conglomerate, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, is exploring projects in countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Kenya, Tanzania, the Philippines, and Vietnam, according to sources familiar with the plans. The group is particularly interested in regions with favourable topography and growing demand for hydropower. The move…

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CERC releases draft amendment for transmission charges and losses regulations

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The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued the draft CERC (Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2024. Key changes include the introduction of definitions for “Tariff Regulations, 2024” and “Terminal Bay.” Amendments to regulation 12 focus on handling transmission deviations for generating stations with dual connectivity to both inter-state and intra-state transmission systems. Regulation 13 proposes waivers for transmission charges for hydro pumped storage projects (PSP), energy storage systems (ESS),…

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PGCIL wins Barmer I Transmission in Rajasthan

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Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been declared the successful bidder for the interstate transmission system (ISTS) project under “Barmer I Transmission Ltd” through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB). This project, known as “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV (Part-2: 5.5 GW),” includes the establishment of a new 765/400/220kV Barmer-I pooling substation and transmission lines, with interconnectivity to the upcoming Sirohi Pooling Station. The project, valued at Rs 27.35 billion,…

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Luminous Power launches AmpBox: A breakthrough in gel battery energy storage

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Luminous Power Technologies has introduced AmpBox, the first gel battery in the market offering power backup options for 3, 4, 5, and 6 hours. AmpBox addresses India’s power cut challenges, providing consumers with a reliable and uninterrupted power supply. Gel batteries use a gel-like electrolyte, minimizing leakage, reducing corrosion risk, and offering longer life with low maintenance. AmpBox is environmentally friendly and designed to perform in extreme temperatures, making it ideal for residential and commercial…

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Hero Future Energies wins 120 MW in SJVN’s FDRE-2 tender

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Hero Future Energies Limited (HFE) has secured 120 MW of capacity in the SJVN Limited firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE)-2 tender, with a tariff of Rs 4.25 per kWh.  This is HFE’s seventh FDRE bid win in the last 18 months, reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing India’s energy transition by providing affordable and reliable green power.

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RMC Switchgears secures EPC contract for solarising agricultural feeders in Maharashtra

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RMC Switchgears Limited has won an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) and operation and maintenance (O&M) contract worth Rs 2.01 billion to develop a solar power project aimed at solarising agricultural feeders in Maharashtra.  The project was awarded through a competitive bidding process and an e-reverse auction, supporting efforts to enhance the state’s agricultural energy sustainability.

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CEA releases draft amendment to update business procedures

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued the draft CEA (Procedure for Transaction of Business) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2024, aiming to revise the 2006 regulations on conducting business.  A key update to Regulation 12(1) sets the quorum for meetings as half of the appointed members, including the chairperson, with a minimum of three members. If there is a fractional number, it will be rounded up. In the chairperson’s absence, members will select a full-time member…