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Ministry of Coal issues vesting orders for three commercial coal blocks
By October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of Coal has issued vesting orders for three coal blocks, Rajgamar Dipside (Deavnara), Tangardihi North, and Mahuagarhi, under the ongoing commercial coal block auction process. The orders follow the signing of coal mine development and production agreements on August 21, 2025. Of the three blocks, two are partially explored and one is fully explored, with total geological reserves of about 1,484.41 million tonnes and a combined peak rated capacity of around 1 mtpa….

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India | Green Hydrogen | News

NTPC Green, Paradip Port sign MoU on green hydrogen
By October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

NTPC Green Energy Limited, a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Paradip Port Authority to explore green hydrogen-based projects. The agreement was signed on October 27, 2025, during India Maritime Week in Mumbai, in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The partnership will focus on developing green hydrogen-based mobility projects in the Paradip Port area and exploring opportunities for producing and using green hydrogen and its…

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India | News | Renewable Energy

Pace Digitek wins SECI order for 1,200 MWh BESS in Andhra Pradesh
By October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Pace Digitek has received an order from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to supply a 600 MW/1,200 MWh standalone grid-connected battery energy storage system in Andhra Pradesh. The project, valued at about Rs 11.59 billion, was tendered in August 2025. The company’s scope includes the design and engineering of the entire system along with its associated components. This covers the supply of BESS direct-current blocks integrated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and fire…

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India | Finance | News

Rayzon Solar secures SEBI approval for Rs 15 billion IPO
By October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Rayzon Solar has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to move ahead with its proposed Rs 15 billion initial public offering. The regulator issued final observations, clearing the way for the company’s market debut. Proceeds from the issue will be used to set up a 3.5 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Surat through Rayzon’s subsidiary, Rayzon Energy Private Limited. The plant will produce high-efficiency tunnel oxide passivated solar cells…

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Crompton wins Rs 4.45 billion rooftop solar project in Andhra Pradesh
By October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has received a letter of award worth about Rs 4.45 billion from the New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh for 77.40 MWp of rooftop solar EPC projects under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna. The contract covers the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 2 kW grid-connected rooftop solar systems for 38,699 scheduled caste and scheduled tribe households. These installations will be spread across the Kovur,…

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Japan to fast-track nuclear restarts to cut fuel costs
By October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, plans to accelerate nuclear reactor restarts to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and curb inflation. Reactor restarts are seen as key to lowering electricity costs and securing a stable domestic supply. Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa, responsible for energy policy, stressed balancing nuclear expansion with local community support and decarbonisation goals. Japan spent 10.7 trillion yen ($71 billion) on imported LNG and coal in 2024, covering 60–70%…

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Pakistan’s Balakot hydropower project completes river diversion
By October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

Pakistan’s Balakot Hydropower Project, developed by China Gezhouba Group Company, has completed river diversion and closure operations, allowing the project to move into the main dam construction phase. The 300 MW run-of-the-river project is located on the Kunhar River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, approximately 220 km from Islamabad. It is financed by the Asian Development Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and is designed to increase Pakistan’s share of clean energy in a power mix…

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India | News | Policy & Programmes

MNRE launches REEIMS for monitoring renewable energy equipment imports
By October 27, 2025October 28, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in a memorandum dated October 24, 2025, has operationalised the Renewable Energy Equipment Import Monitoring System (REEIMS). This follows the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) notification on October 10, 2025, which revised the import policy for items under Chapters 70, 73, 84, and 85 of the ITC (HS) 2022 schedule. While these components remain under the “Free” import category, importers must now obtain a registration certificate…

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India | News | Policy & Programmes

RREC withdraws wind and hybrid project procedure
By October 27, 2025October 28, 2025

The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RREC) has withdrawn its procedure for implementing wind and hybrid projects and will no longer register or verify wind turbine generator (WTG) coordinates on private land. Developers will now be solely responsible for maintaining mandatory spacing between turbines. The order, issued on October 15, 2025, revokes the “Procedure-cum-Guidelines for Implementation of Wind/Hybrid Power Projects in the State” issued on May 2, 2025. All WTG coordinates previously frozen under that…

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NHPC begins wet commissioning of first unit at Subansiri Lower HEP
By October 27, 2025October 28, 2025

NHPC Limited has commenced wet commissioning of Unit I (250 MW) of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (HEP) on October 24, 2025, marking the start of commissioning for India’s largest hydropower project. The mechanical run of the first machine was completed successfully, initiating the synchronisation process with the national grid. The event was attended by NHPC leadership including Bhupender Gupta, CMD; Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Projects); Suprakash Adhikari, Director (Technical); Mahesh Kumar Sharma,…

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