India

G R Infraprojects Ltd (GRIL) is likely to secure its third interstate transmission system (ISTS) project under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. GRIL emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for the “Transmission scheme for integration of Tumkur‐II REZ in Karnataka” during the e-reverse auction conducted on August 6, 2024. The project, coordinated by REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL), involves the development of key infrastructure, including a 400/220kV, 4×500 MVA Pooling Station near…

REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has established a project special purpose vehicle (SPV) named “Rajasthan IV 4A Power Transmission Ltd” for the development of an interstate transmission system (ISTS) scheme associated with renewable energy evacuation in Rajasthan. The SPV was incorporated on August 6, 2024, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of RECPDCL, which is serving as the bid process coordinator (BPC) for the project. The developer for the scheme will be selected through a…

Two major interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes are under deliberation to support the upcoming green hydrogen and ammonia capacities in Gujarat’s Kandla and Mundra regions. The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) is set to discuss these schemes, which have already been reviewed by the Western Region Power Committee (WRPC) earlier this year. These schemes aim to facilitate the transfer of nearly 12 GW of green energy, with an estimated cost of around Rs 92 billion….

GE T&D India has secured a Rs 3.05 billion contract from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) to supply, install, test, commission, and maintain SCADA/EMS control centres in eastern India. This initiative is part of the “Unified Load Dispatch and Communication (ULDC) Phase-III SCADA/EMS Upgradation Project” for Eastern Regional State Load Dispatch Centres (SLDCs) and the Regional Load Dispatch Centre (RLDC). The project involves the implementation of SCADA/EMS systems for several key power entities…

Steelmaker Rudra Global Infra Products plans to invest Rs 1.9 billion in a 30 MW captive solar project in Gujarat, scheduled to commence operations by January 2025. The solar plant will primarily power the company’s billet and TMT bar manufacturing operations, increasing the capacity utilization of its steel melting shop (SMS) division from 33% to 50%. The project aims to produce one lakh tonne of billets and 2.1 lakh tonne of TMT bars annually. The…

SJVN has successfully commissioned its 90 MW Omkareshwar floating solar project, executed by its wholly-owned subsidiary, SJVN Green Energy (SGEL). Located in the Omkareshwar floating solar park in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, this project is one of the largest floating solar installations in Central and North India. With this commissioning, SJVN’s total installed capacity has increased to 2,466.50 MW. The power purchase agreement (PPA) for the project has been signed between SGEL, REWA Ultra Mega Solar…

Oriana Power, a commercial and industrial solar manufacturer, plans to establish a gigawatt-scale factory in India to produce alkaline electrolysers and balance of plant (BOP) modules. The initiative aims to boost local manufacturing of critical renewable energy technology, support the transition to clean energy, and reduce dependency on imports. The company plans to invest between USD 25-35 million in the factory, which will be commissioned in two phases. The first phase, with an annual capacity…

Telangana-based solar developer Soshe Power Tech has won the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for a 1 MW solar project from Indian Oil (IOCL) in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. The contract is valued at Rs 44.75 million. The project is expected to be completed in six months.

Envision Wind Power Technologies India has secured a 116 MW wind turbine supply order from Blueleaf Energy for a co-located wind-solar hybrid power project in Madhya Pradesh. The project, set to begin construction in 2024 and complete by 2025, supports India’s renewable energy goals. The agreement involves the supply of EN-156 3.3 MW turbines. The project, part of Blueleaf Energy’s goal to deploy over 5 GW of renewable capacity in India by 2030, aims to…

JSW Energy’s wholly-owned subsidiary, JSW Neo Energy Limited, has been awarded a contract to supply 230 MW of power from its renewable energy project by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). This contract was secured through a tariff-based competitive bidding process, emphasizing the company’s strong position in the renewable energy sector. The new contract brings JSW Energy’s total locked-in generation capacity to 16.4 GW, including 2.3 GW of hybrid renewable energy. The company aims…