The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has issued a tender for the development of 1,200 MW of ISTS-connected solar power projects integrated with 600 MW/3,600 MWh energy storage systems (ESS). Projects will be implemented on a build-own-operate basis. Developers must install ESS with at least 0.5 MW/3 MWh for every 1 MW of solar capacity. Bids must be for at least 50 MW and not more than 600 MW. The ESS may be…
NTPC Limited has commissioned the final 52 MW of capacity under the 245 MW solar project (Plot-3) of its 735 MW Nokh Ultra Mega Solar Park in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The milestone was achieved on June 22, 2025. With this, the full 245 MW capacity under Plot-3 is now operational. NTPC has cumulatively commissioned 490 MW at the site. The 735 MW project, being developed in three equal plots of 245 MW each, is implemented by…
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited has signed a power delivery agreement (PDA) with HR Dhauliganga Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of Hinduja Renewables Energy. The deal allows the group to source solar power from a 50 MWp captive project in Tamil Nadu. The agreement was approved by the company’s Board of Directors. Under the PDA, Samvardhana Motherson and its subsidiaries will invest nearly Rs 141.3 million in phases to acquire a 28.15 per cent…
Adani New Industries Ltd (ANIL) has announced the commissioning of India’s first off-grid green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, Gujarat. The 5 MW facility is fully powered by solar energy and integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), allowing it to operate independently of the grid. The plant features a fully automated, closed-loop electrolyzer system that dynamically adjusts to real-time solar inputs. This provides flexibility and efficiency, helping address renewable energy variability. The pilot…
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) on 20 June 2025 to select a Transmission Service Provider (TSP) for a new inter-state transmission project. This project will be awarded through the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route. The project, titled “Inter-Regional Strengthening between SR Grid and WR Grid” aims to enhance power transfer capacity between the Southern and Western Regions. It is crucial for supporting the Southern Region’s growing…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the City Accelerator Program during the National Conference on Skill Development for Renewable Energy Workforce at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi. The initiative, in partnership with Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF), aims to speed up the adoption of rooftop solar (RTS) across Indian cities. The City Accelerator Program is part of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), the world’s largest domestic RTS scheme….
Twelve Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) projects have been approved by the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL), according to a recent office memorandum. These projects span the Western, Northern, and Southern regions and involve transformer augmentation, reactor additions, and bays for renewable energy (RE) evacuation. Separately, the 43rd CMETS-NER (Central Monitoring and Evaluation Team for Transmission in North Eastern Region) meeting reviewed progress and approved augmentation plans in the North Eastern Region (NER). Approved…
Siemens Energy India Ltd (SEIL) was officially listed on BSE Ltd and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd on June 19, 2025, completing the demerger of Siemens Ltd’s energy business. With this listing, SEIL begins operating as an independent entity with a focus on transparency, agility, and strategic alignment to India’s fast-evolving energy sector. SEIL employs over 4,200 professionals and operates ten manufacturing units and eleven regional offices across India. SEIL also serves neighbouring…
Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) is partnering with Nissin Electric on a demonstration project for micro substations aimed at low-impact power supply in grid-poor regions of India. The project is located on the outskirts of Delhi and is being implemented with TATA Power-Delhi Distribution Limited (TATA Power-DDL). Part of Japan’s subsidised International Demonstration Project on Technologies for Decarbonisation, the initiative tests micro substations that directly convert extra high-voltage (EHV) power—66kV or…
Rajesh Power Services Limited has secured a Rs 597.9 million contract from GIFT Power Company Limited to develop distribution and backup power systems in GIFT City, Gandhinagar. The project covers both the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Domestic Tariff Area (DTA). The contract includes three key components. Part A focuses on setting up grid power supply infrastructure in the SEZ. Part B involves installing backup power systems for both SEZ and DTA zones. Part C…