India has reached 100 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity registered under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for Solar PV Modules.  Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said the increase was enabled by policy measures such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for high-efficiency solar modules….
Inox Green Energy Services Ltd. has signed an agreement with the renewable energy arm of a large Indian conglomerate for the comprehensive operations and maintenance (O&M) of 182 MW of wind projects in western India. The contract covers conversion of 82 MW from limited-scope to comprehensive O&M, and early renewal of comprehensive O&M for another…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved an investment of Rs 8,146.21 crore for the Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh. The project, with an installed capacity of 700 MW (4 x 175 MW), is expected to generate 2,738.06 million units of electricity. The completion timeline is estimated at 72…
Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has started development of its first utility-scale solar power project, planned to generate up to 150 MW of electricity. The facility will be located near Bilaj Al Jazayer in the southern region and will cover about 1.2 square kilometres. EWA stated that the plant will use advanced solar technology…
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) to launch a pilot project for extracting rare earth elements (REEs) from fly ash. The project will be set up in Neyveli, with BARC providing technical expertise. The initiative aims to demonstrate a new method of recovering REEs…
Tata Power will develop a 700 MW wind farm in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The project will connect to the central grid and generate around 1,840 million units annually. The Rs 6,000 crore project is part of an MoU between Tata Power and the Andhra Pradesh government, signed in March 2025, to develop 7,000 MW of…
Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary named Adani Energy Solutions Step-Sixteen Limited. The new entity has an authorised and paid-up share capital of Rs 1 lakh each and is yet to commence operations. It will operate in the electric utilities sector as a transmission service provider, focusing on transmission, distribution,…
The Karnataka government has dropped its plan to install 500 kW microgrid solar units with battery storage in one backward village within each electricity supply company’s jurisdiction, citing financial non-viability. According to Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL), which was to implement the project, the villages identified were Katenahalli in Tumakuru district (Bescom), Arji in…
PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL), acting as the bid process coordinator appointed by the Government of Maharashtra, has invited proposals to implement two transmission schemes in the state through tariff-based competitive bidding. 1. Transmission Scheme for Establishment of 400/220 kV AIS Wagdari (Dist. Solapur) The transmission scheme involves establishing a 400/220 kV Air Insulated Substation (AIS)…
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) will hold a public hearing on 18 August 2025 to discuss the Draft Power Market (First Amendment) Regulations, 2025, and the Draft Guidelines for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPA). According to the public notice issued on 6 August 2025, the hearing will be conducted online. The session on the…