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PGCIL completes delayed interstate transmission system for Rajasthan’s solar energy zones

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Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) recently commissioned an interstate transmission system (ISTS) under “Powergrid Bhadla Transmission Ltd.” The project, officially named the “Transmission system strengthening scheme for evacuation of power from solar energy zones in Rajasthan (8.1 GW) under Phase-II, Part B,” was completed in August 2024, nearly two years behind schedule. This Rs 11.06 billion scheme, awarded to PGCIL under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route, involved the construction of a 405-ckm…

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Sunsure signs PPA to supply 21 MW solar power to Lupin

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Sunsure Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to provide 21 MW (31.5 MWp) of solar power to pharmaceutical giant Lupin. The power will be sourced from Sunsure’s 100 MW (150 MWp) solar plant in Solapur, Maharashtra, boosting renewable energy use across Lupin’s Tarapur facility.   Sunsure is also developing 500 MW of solar and wind energy parks in Maharashtra, with additional PPAs signed with companies such as KSB Pumps, Dabur, and Inox Air Products.

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Tata Electronics, TCS to develop India’s first domestic semiconductor chips by 2026

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is collaborating with Tata Electronics to introduce India’s first domestically produced semiconductor chips by 2026. Tata Electronics is leading the manufacturing efforts, targeting industries such as automotive, electronics, power, consumer goods, and healthcare. TCS will contribute through semiconductor design, engineering, and related services, including software solutions and IP-based products. The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) has approved three semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including two led by Tata Electronics: a USD 11-billion chip manufacturing…

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NTPC partners with USAID to achieve net zero emissions in townships, offices by 2025

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NTPC has signed an MoU with USAID’s India Mission to create a roadmap for transforming its townships and offices into net zero establishments.  NTPC aims to achieve net zero Scope 2 emissions in its townships and offices by FY 2025-26. Efforts are also underway to make these locations net zero in water and waste. The MoU outlines the development of strategies and a roadmap for achieving these goals, including benchmarking, implementation, certification, and national-level scaling….

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Westinghouse and Hyundai partner to explore nuclear power opportunities in Sweden and Finland

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Westinghouse Electric has partnered with Hyundai Engineering & Construction to pursue nuclear power plant (NPP) projects in Sweden and Finland. The collaboration will focus on deploying Westinghouse’s AP1000 reactor technology, with Westinghouse handling the design and technology development and Hyundai contributing its construction expertise. This partnership builds on a 2022 agreement between the companies to jointly explore global opportunities for AP1000 plants. The announcement follows Vattenfall’s plans to develop new nuclear reactors at Ringhals in…

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Reliance among four bidders for Jamnagar ISTS project

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Reliance Industries Ltd is one of four bidders shortlisted for the interstate transmission system (ISTS) project in Gujarat, managed by Jamnagar Transmission Ltd. This marks a potential entry for Reliance into interstate power transmission development. Competing alongside seasoned players Adani Energy Solutions Ltd, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, and Sterlite Power, the project is seen as a key development in Gujarat’s power infrastructure. The Jamnagar transmission scheme, known as the “Network expansion scheme in…

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GE Vernova secures 140 MW wind turbine order in Romania

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GE Vernova has secured a 140 MW wind turbine order in Romania from Public Power Corporation Renewables (PPCR). The company will supply, install, and commission 23 turbines, each with a 6.1MW capacity, for a wind project in Vaslui County. The agreement, finalized in Q2 2024, strengthens GE Vernova’s role in the European Union’s energy transition, where it has a long history of installing wind turbines. Initial turbine deliveries are planned for the first half of…

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Siemens acquires Trayer Engineering for grid modernization

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Siemens has announced the acquisition of Trayer Engineering, a US-based company specializing in medium voltage secondary distribution switchgear, as part of its strategy to expand its grid modernization portfolio. While the financial details remain undisclosed, the acquisition will enhance Siemens’ capabilities in addressing challenges posed by extreme weather, particularly in secondary power distribution. By integrating Trayer’s expertise in submersible switchgear, Siemens aims to bolster grid efficiency, particularly in flood-prone areas. Trayer’s padmount switchgear, essential for…

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GE Vernova unveils advanced containerized solution for energy storage

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GE Vernova Inc. has launched the RESTORE DC Block, an advanced containerized solution for Battery Enabled Energy Storage (BESS) with a capacity of 5 MWh and an operational duration of 2-8 hours. Designed for utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects, the solution enhances grid reliability by storing excess energy during high-generation periods and releasing it when demand peaks. The RESTORE DC Block is part of GE Vernova’s FLEXRESERVOIR system, which integrates battery storage, power electronics,…

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Encavis secures €60.7 million financing for solar plant in Germany

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Encavis has secured €60.7 million in non-recourse project financing for its solar plant in Lindenhof, Borrentin, located near Demmin in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The plant is expected to be operational by the end of September 2024 and will generate 121 GWh of electricity annually. The financing, provided by Bayerische Landesbank, supports Encavis’ growth strategy, with around 74% of the plant’s output secured through a ten-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with a corporate buyer. The financing package…