REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a developer for the project titled “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV (Part-5: 6 GW) [Barmer Complex] Barmer-II: 6 GW (Solar) (LCC Configuration)”. The winning bidder will acquire the project special purpose vehicle, Barmer HVDC…
PFC Consulting Limited has qualified Adani Energy Solutions Limited and five other companies to proceed to the financial bidding stage for an intra-state power transmission project in Maharashtra, according to a notice issued by the bid process coordinator. The project relates to the Transmission Scheme for the Establishment of 400/220 kV AIS Wagdari in Solapur…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has flagged continued non-compliance by power utilities with mandatory transformer and reactor rating standards, warning that deviations are causing procurement delays, higher costs, and reduced competition. In a letter dated 24 January 2026, the CEA directed utilities and generation companies to strictly adhere to its standard specifications for transformers and…
Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) are developing the first medium voltage photovoltaic power plants. The initiative aims to lower material use, reduce costs, and streamline the deployment of large-scale solar projects, particularly in areas with grid constraints. Two pilot plants, each with a capacity of 135 kW, will be…
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has confirmed it will move ahead with changes to how inflation is applied to two legacy renewable energy subsidy schemes. The decision is expected to reduce payments to generators while lowering costs for electricity billpayers. From April, subsidy payments under the Renewables Obligation (RO) and…
The third day of India Energy Week 2026 in Goa concluded with a clear emphasis on aligning policy, technology, and investment to meet India’s rapidly expanding energy needs. Leaders from government, industry, and global institutions outlined a multi-faceted approach for a secure, resilient, and inclusive energy future. The discussions reinforced that India’s transition will be…
ACME Solar Holdings Limited said its wholly owned subsidiary, ACME Urja One Private Limited, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NHPC Limited for a 250 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project. The disclosure was made to the stock exchanges on January 29, 2026. The agreement covers a 25-year supply of renewable…
Inox Clean Energy Limited (ICEL) has secured a 20-year loan of Rs 3,400 crore from the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID). The funds are designated to refinance existing debt associated with several operational renewable energy projects acquired from Macquarie Group’s Vibrant Energy platform. The long-term debt facility is anticipated to carry an…
Clarion Wind Farm Private Limited, a material stepdown subsidiary of Orient Green Power Company Limited (OGPCL), has approved a contract with Suzlon Energy Limited for the supply of wind energy generators for repowering an existing wind farm in Tamil Nadu. The contract was approved by the Investment, Borrowing and Banking Committee of Clarion Wind Farm…
KPI Green Energy Limited informed on January 29, 2026, that it has started power generation and supply from a 200 MW AC (240 MW DC) solar power project in Gujarat. The project was awarded by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) through a competitive bidding process and is among the first projects to be commissioned…