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Inox Clean acquires 250 MWp solar portfolio from SunSource Energy
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Inox Clean Energy Limited (Inox Clean), through its subsidiary Inox Neo Energies Limited (Inox Neo), has acquired 250 MWp of operational solar projects from SunSource Energy Private Limited (SunSource), a subsidiary of Netherlands based SHV Energy. A further ~50 MWp acquisition is under review. The projects, located across 13 states, supply power under long-term agreements to commercial and industrial clients, including Britannia Industries and Hitachi Energy. This purchase supports Inox Clean’s goal to reach 3…

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NTPC evaluates stake in Clean Core Thorium Energy
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

NTPC Limited has confirmed that it is assessing a potential minority stake investment in United States-based Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) as part of its strategy to expand its nuclear power portfolio. The clarification was issued in a rumour verification letter dated 02 January 2026 to BSE Limited (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). The exchanges had sought clarification following speculation in the market. NTPC stated that while it regularly examines…

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Coal India opens e-auctions to foreign buyers; advances BCCL IPO filing
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Coal India Limited (CIL) has begun 2026 with key policy, operational, and capital market developments, allowing direct foreign participation in coal sales, releasing provisional production and offtake data, and advancing the public offering process of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL). Coal India Limited (CIL) has approved direct participation of foreign coal buyers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal in its Single Window Mode Agnostic (SWMA) e-auctions, effective 01 January 2026. Earlier, international buyers could access coal…

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Ahasolar wins consultancy contract for 875 MW Rajasthan solar project
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Ahasolar Technologies Limited has received a consultancy work order worth about Rs 1.18 crore for a major solar power project in Rajasthan. The contract has been issued by CIL Rajasthan Akshay Urja Limited for providing Owner’s Engineering and Project Management Consultancy (OEPMC) services. The assignment covers an 875 MW solar photovoltaic project located in the Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) 2,000 MW Solar Park at Pugal, Bikaner. The intimation was made to BSE…

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KPI Green begins 2026 with BESS award and early hybrid project commissioning
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

KPI Green Energy Limited has begun 2026 with multiple developments, including securing its first large Battery Energy Storage System project and commissioning a major hybrid project ahead of schedule in Gujarat. The updates were shared through regulatory filings made between 01 January and 03 January 2026. In its latest filing, KPI Green stated that its subsidiary Sun Drops Energia Private Limited has received a Letter of Intent from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for…

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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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China brings first gigawatt-scale fixed offshore solar project online
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

A state-owned developer in China has fully commissioned the HG14 offshore solar project in Shandong, marking the country’s first gigawatt-scale fixed-structure offshore photovoltaic installation. The project is designed for harsh marine environments and includes large-scale battery storage to support stable output. China Energy Investment Corp. (CHN Energy), through its subsidiary Guohua Investment, completed the grid connection of the 1 GW HG14 project in late December 2025. The facility is situated approximately 8 km off the…

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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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