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World Bank and IAEA partner to support nuclear energy in developing countries

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The World Bank Group has signed an agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to promote the safe and responsible use of nuclear energy in developing countries. The move marks the World Bank’s first direct engagement with nuclear power in decades. The memorandum of understanding focuses on three key areas: First, the IAEA will help the World Bank expand its knowledge of nuclear safety, new technologies, waste management, and reactor lifecycles. Second, it will…

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Palantir and The Nuclear Company launch AI tool for nuclear projects

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Palantir Technologies and The Nuclear Company have partnered to launch the Nuclear Operating System (NOS), an AI-driven platform aimed at cutting delays and cost overruns in U.S. nuclear construction.  Built on Palantir’s Foundry platform, NOS offers real-time insights into construction progress, supply chain status, and regulatory compliance. The system will be deployed by on-site teams at nuclear construction projects. It is part of Palantir’s Warp Speed initiative to accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure. The…

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NHPC re-invites bids for 19.2 MW rooftop solar projects

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NHPC Limited, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary NHPC Renewable Energy Limited (NHPC REL), has re-invited Request for Selection (RfS) bids for setting up rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) projects on government buildings in Haryana.  The projects will be implemented under the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model as part of the “PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG-MBY).” The cumulative capacity of the projects is 19.2 MW. The last date for submission of bids is…

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JSW signs PPA with NHPC for 300 MW hybrid project

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Energizent Power Private Limited, a step-down subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with NHPC Limited on June 25, 2025. The agreement covers a 300 MW inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid power project to be developed in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. The project was originally awarded in February 2024 to Energizent Power, then a wholly-owned subsidiary of O2 Power Private Limited. The company had secured the capacity by quoting…

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ACME signs PPA with SECI for 300 MW solar-plus-storage project

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ACME Sikar Solar Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited, signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) on June 25, 2025.  The agreement covers a 300 MW inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power project with energy storage in Bikaner, Rajasthan, developed under SECI’s Tranche-XVIII scheme. The PPA spans 25 years, with power supply scheduled to begin on or before June 30, 2025. ACME Solar had…

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NPCIL sets 2031 target for commercial operations of Gorakhpur nuclear plant Unit 1

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Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has released the revised completion schedule for Phase I of the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP), a nuclear power project in Haryana’s Fatehabad district. As per the latest timeline, the first pour of concrete for Unit 1 is expected by October 2025. The reactor is scheduled to achieve first criticality by June 2030, with commercial operations targeted by March 2031. Unit 2 will follow with a six-month…

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Odisha seeks Rs 62.84 bn central aid for power infrastructure

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The Government of Odisha has sought Rs 62.84 billion as central financial assistance under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). The request was placed before the Union Government on June 24, 2025. The proposed funding breakdown includes Rs 42.48 billion for cyclone-resilient power infrastructure, Rs 15.1 billion for upgrading distribution systems, Rs 4.28 billion for smart metering, and Rs 0.97 billion for project management support. Odisha Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo has stated that…

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Som Projects bags civil works order for Kudankulam Nuclear Plant

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Som Projects Private Limited has secured a contract valued at Rs 796.57 million for civil construction works at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) units 3 and 4. The contract was awarded on June 25, 2025. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) had invited bids for the project in November 2024. The scope includes the construction of various miscellaneous civil structures.   NPCIL is developing the Kudankulam site in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district. The plant…

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BAJEL wins substation contract for 400 kV and 765 kV AIS projects

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BAJEL Projects Limited [formerly Bajaj Electricals Limited] has secured a major contract from a private developer for the establishment of 400 kV and 765 kV air-insulated switchyard (AIS) extension substations. The contract was awarded on June 24, 2025. The scope includes the supply of all extra high voltage (EHV) equipment along with mandatory spares, tools, tackles, and auxiliaries. In addition to the supply, BAJEL will carry out erection, testing, and commissioning (ETC) services. Civil works…

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Emmvee wins order for solar modules from KPI Green

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Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Private Limited has secured a contract worth Rs 15 billion from KPI Green Energy Limited for the supply of high-efficiency TOPCon bi-facial solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. The agreement was finalised on June 24, 2025. The PV modules will be deployed in a solar power project located in Gujarat. Emmvee will fulfil the order using its manufacturing facilities in Dabaspet and Sulibele, Karnataka. Founded in 1992, Emmvee manufactures solar PV modules and solar…