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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Haryana government has sanctioned infrastructure tenders worth Rs 40.16 billion, targeting significant upgrades to the state’s power distribution network and key urban development projects. The approvals are aimed at strengthening electricity infrastructure and reducing transmission losses across the region. According to an official announcement, the approved works focus on the development of distribution infrastructure…