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Vayona Energy appoints Pritesh Vinay as CEO
By January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Vayona Energy, a wind turbine original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has appointed Pritesh Vinay as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 5 January 2026. The leadership change is intended to advance the company’s strategy following its formation from the acquisition of Siemens Gamesa’s onshore wind business in India and Sri Lanka. The appointment comes as Vayona Energy operates as an independent platform established in December 2024 after an acquisition led by TPG and MAVCO…

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ADM Solar Power signs 10 MW captive solar PPA for Aligarh plant
By January 12, 2026January 23, 2026

ADM Solar Power has signed a 10 MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Avener Green Pvt. Ltd. under an Open Access Captive model. The agreement is for supplying renewable power to ADM’s solar module and cell manufacturing facility in Aligarh. Under the arrangement, electricity generated from a dedicated captive solar power plant will be used to meet the energy requirements of ADM’s manufacturing operations. The company stated that the move is intended to reduce dependence…

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Axis Energy plans Rs 31,750 crore renewable investment in Odisha
By January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Axis Energy (Axis Energy) has proposed an investment of Rs 31,750 crore in Odisha to develop large scale renewable energy projects across multiple clean energy segments. The proposed investment covers around 5,000 MW of renewable energy capacity. The portfolio includes wind, solar, agri photovoltaics (Agri PV), hybrid power projects, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Once implemented, the projects are expected to expand Odisha’s clean energy infrastructure and support the development of future ready renewable…

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SECI awards 1,200 MW solar plus storage tender
By January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has finalized the award of its 1,200 MW solar tender integrated with a 600 MW / 3,600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The projects will be developed under 25 year power purchase agreements (PPAs) to supply dispatchable renewable power. Four companies have emerged as successful bidders. NLC India Limited (NLC India) secured the largest allocation of 600 MW. Oriana Power Limited (Oriana Power) and RPIL Power Three…

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Oriana Power approves Rs 75 crore debenture issue
By January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Oriana Power Limited (Oriana Power) has approved a Rs 75 crore fundraising plan through a private placement of debentures. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 5 January 2026. The funds are intended to support the company’s expanding project pipeline, including recently secured solar and energy storage contracts. The company plans to issue 7,500 rated, unlisted, senior, secured, redeemable, transferable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) to selected investors, subject to…

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Power Mech subsidiary wins 250 MW BESS project in West Bengal
By January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Power Mech Projects Limited (PMPL) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, PM Green Private Limited, has secured a battery energy storage contract from West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL). The contract is for setting up a 250 MW / 1,000 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Goaltore in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal. The project will be implemented under a Build Own Operate (BOO) model and includes a 100 percent power…

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PIB clears 1,720 MW Kamala hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh
By January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

The Public Investment Board (PIB) has approved the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydroelectric Project to be developed in Arunachal Pradesh. The project is located on the Kamala River, a tributary of the Subansiri River, across Kamle, Kra Daadi, and Kurung Kumey districts. The project involves the construction of a 216 m high concrete gravity dam and an underground powerhouse. The scheduled completion period is 96 months. Once commissioned, it is expected to generate 6,869.92 million units…

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Tata Power commissions Jalpura–Khurja transmission project in Greater Noida
By January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

The Tata Power Company Limited has announced the commissioning of a major transmission infrastructure project in Uttar Pradesh, strengthening the regional power network. The project involves the 400 / 220 kV Metro Depot Substation and associated transmission lines in Greater Noida, adding 1,000 MVA of transformation capacity to meet rising electricity demand in the region. The newly commissioned system is designed to support power requirements in Greater Noida and the National Capital Region (NCR). Surplus…

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POWERGRID wins Davanagere–Bellary RE transmission project
By January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has emerged as the successful bidder for an interstate transmission project, titled “Transmission system strengthening for integration of additional RE potential at Davanagere (0.25 GW) and Bellary (2.75 GW).” The project was awarded through the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process. It will be developed on a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis, with an estimated capital cost of Rs 1,111 crore. The project will be implemented through…

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Hartek Power secures solar plus storage EPC project in Karnataka
By January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Hartek Power has secured an engineering, procurement, and construction contract for a large scale solar plus storage project in Karnataka. The project involves a 280 MW alternating current solar photovoltaic plant with a direct current capacity of 410 MWp, along with an 80 MW and 320 MWh battery energy storage system. The project is located in Challakere. The scope of work covers design, engineering, supply, erection, commissioning, and one year of operations and maintenance support….

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