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EAC clears Adani’s Nivakane pumped storage project near tiger reserve buffer
By August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recommended Environmental Clearance (EC) for Adani Green Energy Limited’s 2,700 MW Nivakane (Integrated) Pumped Storage Project in Satara district, Maharashtra. The Rs 14,952 crore project, proposed near Marathwadi and Nivakane villages in Patan…

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PGCIL commissions Rajasthan REZ Phase-III Part-H transmission project
By August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has commissioned the “Transmission System for evacuation of Power from REZ in Rajasthan (20 GW) under Phase-III Part-H”, with the project achieving commercial operation on July 4, 2026. According to a regulatory filing, PGCIL received the Declaration of Commercial Operation (DOCO) notification dated July 9, 2026, through email…

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India | News | Policy & Programmes

CEA proposes new grid connectivity standards for generators, ESS and bulk consumers
By August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released the draft Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid) Regulations, 2026, proposing a comprehensive overhaul of the technical standards governing grid connectivity. The draft regulations, published on July 31, 2026, will replace the existing 2007 regulations and expand the framework to cover emerging technologies such…

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India | News | Renewable Energy

GE Vernova to supply 43 wind turbines for Enfinity Global’s Rajasthan project
By August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

GE Vernova Inc. has signed an agreement with Enfinity Global to supply 43 onshore wind turbines for the Fatehgarh Wind Farm in Rajasthan, strengthening the companies’ collaboration in India’s expanding wind energy market. Under the agreement, GE Vernova will supply 43 units of its 3.8 MW–154m onshore wind turbine. The scope of work includes turbine…

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Standard Chartered arranges USD 730 million refinancing for ReNew RTC project
By August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Standard Chartered has arranged a USD 730 million External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) facility to refinance ReNew Surya Roshni Private Limited, the owner of India’s first Round-the-Clock (RTC) renewable energy project. The refinancing comprises USD- and JPY-denominated tranches and was provided by a syndicate of 12 international banks. Standard Chartered acted as Structuring Bank, Original Mandated…

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IEX electricity trading volume rises 7.7% to 13,527 MUs in July 2026
By August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) recorded an electricity traded volume of 13,527 million units (MUs) in July 2026, registering a 7.7% year-on-year increase, supported by higher power demand across the country. According to government data cited by the exchange, India’s energy consumption reached 170.70 billion units during the month, up 10.9% compared to July 2025….

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RMC Switchgears secures over Rs 336 crore in utility orders from Gujarat and Telangana
By August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

RMC Switchgears Limited has secured multiple contracts worth more than Rs 336 crore from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) and the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited, further strengthening its order book. The company has received 12 Letters of Award (LOAs) from PGVCL with a combined value of Rs 333.79 crore for executing…

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Rajesh Power Services wins Rs 362 crore PGVCL underground cabling contract
By August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Rajesh Power Services Limited has secured a turnkey contract worth Rs 362.82 crore, inclusive of taxes, from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) for strengthening power distribution infrastructure in Gujarat. The contract covers the conversion of existing 11 kV HT lines and LT distribution networks, including consumer service lines, into underground cable networks integrated with…

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India | News | Renewable Energy

Waaree Energies incorporates subsidiary for green hydrogen and green ammonia business
By August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Waaree Energies Limited has incorporated a new step-down subsidiary, WH Clean Fuels Private Limited, as it expands its clean energy portfolio into the green hydrogen and green ammonia segments. According to a regulatory filing, the subsidiary was incorporated on August 3, 2026, with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Waaree…

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PTC India reports 12% growth in Q1 power trading volume
By August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

PTC India Limited reported a 12% year-on-year increase in power trading volume during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, while its Board declared an interim dividend of Rs 23 per equity share of face value Rs 10. The company traded 25,783 million units (MU) of electricity during Q1 FY27, compared to 23,042 MU in the…

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