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Prashant Kumar Singh appointed as new Secretary of MNRE

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Prashant Kumar Singh has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), replacing IAS Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, who recently retired.  Singh, an IAS Officer of the 1993 Manipur cadre, had been serving as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the MNRE for the past six weeks. Before this, he was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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Envision Energy to bring advanced 5MW onshore wind platform to India by 2026

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Envision Energy India Pvt Ltd plans to introduce its newly launched EN 182/5MW onshore wind platform to India by the first quarter of 2026. This follows the company’s previous success with the EN 131/2.5MW and EN 156/3.3MW turbines, which have been deployed across six Indian states since 2017. Announced at Wind Energy Hamburg 2024, the EN 182/5MW platform is set to increase annual energy output (AEP) by over 40% compared to the EN 156/3.3MW turbine….

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Honeywell introduces AI-enabled solutions to optimize plant operations

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Honeywell has launched a new suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions aimed at improving efficiency, decision-making, and workforce productivity across plant operations. These solutions, powered by Honeywell Forge and decades of industry expertise, provide an end-to-end AI experience for field workers, control room operators, and executives. In response to challenges such as a shortage of skilled talent and the need for enhanced operational efficiency, Honeywell’s AI solutions, including the Experion Operations Assistant, offer step-by-step guidance…

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JSW wins 1,500 MW pumped hydro storage contract from MSEDCL

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JSW Neo Energy, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has received a letter of intent (LoI) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution (MSEDCL) to provide 1,500 MW/12,000 MWh of pumped hydro energy storage. The Bhavali pumped hydro project, located across Nashik and Thane districts, will feature an eight-hour discharge capacity with a maximum of five continuous hours of discharge. The energy storage capacity will be provided for 40 years. With this order, JSW Neo Energy’s total locked-in…

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Alpex Solar to invest Rs 6.42 billion in 1.6 GW solar cell plant

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Alpex Solar is set to establish a 1.6 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Kosi Kotwan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 6.42 billion. The expansion will be carried out in three phases, with the first 500 MW expected to become operational by October 2025, and the remaining phases completed by April 2026 and September 2026, respectively. The company has secured a seven-acre land parcel from the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA)…

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NHPC to double capacity to 15 GW in five years

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NHPC is on track to more than double its installed capacity to 15,000 MW over the next four to five years. The company is working on 16 projects totalling 10,692 MW, with nine hydro projects (9,314 MW) and seven solar projects (1,378 MW). Of the hydro projects, eight will be commissioned by FY29, adding 6,434 MW to NHPC’s capacity. NHPC is expanding into solar energy under the central public sector undertaking scheme, with 1,378 MW…

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AMPIN Energy aims to add 25 GW of RE capacity by 2030

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AMPIN Energy Transition has set a goal to add 10 GWp of renewable energy capacity across various segments, including solar manufacturing and energy storage, over the next few years. This aligns with its broader commitment to contribute 25 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. Currently, AMPIN’s portfolio stands at 4 GWp, with plans to increase it to 10 GWp and expand its solar manufacturing capacity to 5 GW. The company will prioritize hybrid renewable projects…

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Google announces renewable energy partnerships in India

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Google has announced two significant partnerships with Adani and CleanMax in India to enhance the country’s power grid with new renewable energy projects. These initiatives support Google’s goal of decarbonising its cloud services and office operations in India, contributing to its 2030 target for 24/7 carbon-free energy. The collaboration with CleanMax includes a 125.4MW project combining 66MW of solar power in Rajasthan and 59.4MW of wind power in Karnataka, expected to be operational by Q4…

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Andhra Pradesh discoms propose Rs 81 billion fuel adjustment charges

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Power utilities have proposed to collect Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) charges amounting to Rs 81 billion from power consumers, covering dues from the 2022-23 fiscal year. Discoms filed their request with the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) in November 2022. However, APERC delayed the decision due to elections, scheduling a public hearing for October 8, 2024. If approved, consumers may face an additional charge of Rs 1.27 per unit. The discoms…

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THDCIL to invest Rs 88 billion in 1,600 MW pumped storage projects in Rajasthan

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State-owned THDC India Ltd (THDCIL) has signed an agreement with the Rajasthan government to develop two 800 MW pumped storage projects (PSPs) in Bundi and Tonk, with a total capacity of 1,600 MW. The projects, requiring an investment of Rs 88 billion, aim to bolster energy storage solutions and grid stability. The Bisanpura PSP will source water from the Gudha Dam, while the Rampura PSP will utilize water from the Bisalpur reservoir. THDCIL, which started…