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AGEL sets up Adani Ecogen Five subsidiary for new renewable projects
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has created a new step-down subsidiary named Adani Ecogen Five Limited (AE5L) to focus on renewable power generation. The development was reported to stock exchanges through a regulatory filing dated 02 January 2026. In its filing to BSE Limited (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), AGEL stated that AE5L was incorporated on 01 January 2026 by Adani Renewable Energy Holding Eleven Limited (AREH11L), which is a…

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GUVNL awards 306 MW wind capacity at lower tariffs
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has awarded 306 MW of wind power capacity to four developers, finalising a competitive tender process initiated in September 2025. The tariffs discovered in this auction are notably lower than those in the utility’s previous wind procurement round. The allocation followed a three-month evaluation period for GUVNL’s 250 MW wind tender, which included a greenshoe option allowing for additional capacity. All projects must maintain a minimum capacity utilisation factor…

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EAC reviews four major thermal power proposals in 35th meeting
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for Thermal Power Projects under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in its 35th meeting on December 24, 2025, examined four major coal-based thermal power proposals. The Committee deferred one, returned two for major gaps, and recommended Terms of Reference for one project with conditions. The committee reviewed an application from the Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited (TNPGCL) for a fresh Environmental Clearance (EC) for its…

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Draft rules propose clearer norms for captive power plants
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued draft amendments to the Electricity Rules, 2005, proposing changes to regulations governing Captive Generating Plants (CGPs) to clarify ownership criteria, introduce greater operational flexibility, support industrial electricity costs, and strengthen grid stability. Through a letter dated January 2, 2026, the Ministry has invited feedback on proposed revisions to Rule 3, which defines the conditions for CGP qualification, and circulated the draft notification and explanatory note to central and…

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Haryana clears Rs 40 billion tenders for power and urban infrastructure
By January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

The Haryana government has sanctioned infrastructure tenders worth Rs 40.16 billion, targeting significant upgrades to the state’s power distribution network and key urban development projects. The approvals are aimed at strengthening electricity infrastructure and reducing transmission losses across the region. According to an official announcement, the approved works focus on the development of distribution infrastructure and the reduction of line losses. The plan includes the establishment of new 33 kV substations, as well as the…

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Adani Green commissions 307.4 MW at Khavda, forms new subsidiary
By January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has expanded its renewable energy portfolio with a major new capacity addition at Khavda in Gujarat, while also incorporating a new subsidiary to support future clean energy development. Both updates were disclosed through filings dated 31 December 2025 to stock exchanges. In its filing, Adani Green Energy Limited stated that it has operationalised 307.4 MW of new power projects at the Khavda renewable energy cluster in Gujarat. The capacity addition,…

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Shakti Pumps secures Rs 259 crore solar water pumping orders
By January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

Shakti Pumps (India) Limited has announced multiple new contract wins worth Rs 258.57 crore for Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) in the final days of 2025. The company confirmed the developments through regulatory disclosures to stock exchanges. On 30 December 2025, Shakti Pumps (India) Limited reported receiving a work order from the Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) for 1,000 stand-alone off-grid SPWPS units. This is the company’s third project in Jharkhand under the…

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KEC International enters wind segment with a new order
By January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

KEC International Limited has reported new orders worth Rs 1,050 crore across multiple business divisions, including its first entry into the wind energy segment. The announcement was made on January 1, 2026. According to the disclosure, the company has secured a breakthrough order for a 100+ MW Wind Project Balance of Plant (BoP) package in Southern India from a private developer. This marks KEC International’s maiden project in the wind energy space. In the Transmission…

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ACME Solar forms two new subsidiaries for renewable energy business
By January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

ACME Solar Holdings Limited has expanded its corporate structure by establishing two new wholly-owned subsidiaries on the first day of the new year. In a regulatory filing, ACME Solar Holdings Limited stated that it has incorporated ACME Greentech Fifteen Private Limited and ACME Greentech Eighteen Private Limited. Both companies are registered in Gurugram, Haryana, India. The subsidiaries have been established to undertake business related to the development, establishment, and operation of power generation and renewable…

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POWERGRID meets 50% renewable energy usage milestone
By January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has announced that 50 per cent of its operational energy requirement is now being met through renewable energy sources. The company reported this sustainability milestone in a disclosure to the stock exchanges. According to the intimation, the state-owned power transmission utility stated that it has achieved 50 per cent renewable energy usage in line with its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives. The company highlighted that this achievement…

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