The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) has initiated the transition from conventional mineral oil to biodegradable natural ester oil in its high-voltage transformer network. According to KPTCL, the move is intended to improve grid safety, reduce environmental risks, and enhance the operational life of critical transmission infrastructure. Natural ester oil is considered an environment-friendly…
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a two-year scheme aimed at reducing air pollution in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) through replacement of older trucks and buses with cleaner vehicles. The scheme has a total financial outlay of Rs 9,585 crore, including Rs 5,041 crore from the Central Government and…
Indian solar manufacturers strengthened their position in the Global Solar PV Module Manufacturer Ranking 2026 published by Wood Mackenzie, reflecting growing momentum for non-Chinese manufacturers amid shifts in global supply chains and localization policies. Chinese companies continued to dominate the top positions, occupying nine of the twelve places within the global top ten rankings. LONGi…
MKC Green Energy Limited has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) for the development of a 125 MW / 500 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Uttar Pradesh. The grid-scale energy storage project will be connected to the Uttar Pradesh State Transmission Utility (UP-STU) grid and has received Viability Gap Funding (VGF)…
A research team at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has developed a hybrid perovskite semiconductor technology for high-efficiency solar cells and resistive-switching memory devices, with potential applications in energy conversion and neuromorphic computing. The research, led by Prof. Parameswar K. Iyer, focuses on improving the performance and stability of perovskite-based semiconductor materials. Perovskites…
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced plans to invest Rs 925 crore by FY 2030–31 in green energy initiatives, including biogas projects and solar power expansion, as part of efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The company stated that the planned investments will support expansion of renewable energy use across its manufacturing operations. Biogas…
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) has secured a Rs 127 crore contract from Wangchhu Hydroelectric Power Limited (WHPL), Bhutan, for construction works associated with the Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project. The scope of work includes the construction of diversion tunnels, hydromechanical gates, and cofferdams. The contract is scheduled for completion within nine months. According to the company,…
Godawari Power and Ispat Limited (GPIL) has infused an additional Rs 100 crore into its wholly owned subsidiary, Godawari New Energy Private Limited (GNEPL), through a rights-based allotment of equity shares. The allotment involved 10,00,00,000 equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each and was completed on June 4, 2026. GPIL received intimation…
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has received a Notification of Award (NOA) from Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited (MUNPL) for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package of the 3×800 MW Meja Supercritical Thermal Power Project (STPP) Stage-II in Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. The contract value is over Rs 21,000 crore, excluding GST. The scope…
Bluspring Enterprises Limited has announced that its wholly owned step-down subsidiary, STEAG Energy Services (India) Private Limited, has secured an operations and maintenance (O&M) contract from Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) for a 1,740 MW power plant. The contract covers comprehensive O&M services for BALCO’s power plant facility and will remain valid for 60 months…