The Government of Odisha has approved a 2,400 MW coal-based ultra super critical thermal power project in Cuttack district. The project will be developed by Orissa Thermal Energy Limited (OTEL), a subsidiary of Adani Power Limited (APL). The Nilanchal Thermal Power Plant will be built in three phases of 800 MW each at Rahangol and…
Tata Power has received approval from the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to install a 100 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Mumbai. The project will be completed over the next two years. The system includes advanced ‘black start’ functionality. This feature allows a quick restoration of power to key infrastructure—such as the metro,…
VSL Renewable Services has secured a three-year operation and maintenance contract for Andhra Pradesh Generation Company Limited’s (APGENCO) 527 MWp solar power plant in Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh. The contract is designed to improve plant performance and ensure stable energy output. VSL will handle daily monitoring, predictive maintenance, and scheduling tasks to match electricity generation with…
The Supreme Court has upheld the 2016 regulations introduced by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) to govern open access to electricity for industrial consumers. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B. Varale dismissed appeals by several industrial companies, including Ramayana Ispat Pvt Ltd, challenging Rajasthan High Court decisions that had upheld the…
TotalEnergies has completed the acquisition of multiple renewable energy projects across Europe, Africa, and Canada. These include wind, solar, and hydropower assets in partnership with VSB Group, SN Power, and RES. In Europe, the acquisition of VSB Group adds 500 MW of capacity that is either installed or under construction, along with a development pipeline…
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has incorporated L&T Green Energy Kandla Private Limited through its wholly-owned unit, L&T Energy Green Tech Limited. The company was officially registered on April 4, 2025. The new entity will focus on the development of green hydrogen and its derivatives, including green ammonia. It will also undertake related business activities as…
The power ministry has relaxed siting norms for load-serving substations under interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes built through the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. The revised norms apply to new substations—such as switching stations or HVDC terminals—developed by transmission service providers (TSPs). The change follows industry representations and is now reflected in the amended standard…
IndiGrid has commissioned India’s first regulated utility-scale standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project with a capacity of 20 MW/40 MWh. The project is located in Delhi and operated by Kilokari BESS Pvt Ltd (KBPL). This marks IndiGrid’s first commercial battery storage project and a significant step in India’s push for cleaner, more resilient power…
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) has received approval to raise up to Rs 60 billion through its 81st bond issue via private placement. The decision was cleared by the company’s Committee of Directors for Bonds on April 4, 2025. The bonds—named POWERGRID Bonds–LXXXI (81st Issue) 2025–26—will be unsecured, non-convertible, non-cumulative, redeemable, and taxable….
Hindustan Powerprojects Private Limited (HPPPL) has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for a 300 MW/425 MWp solar project. The installation will be Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected and located in Madhya Pradesh. The project is part of UPPCL’s plan to develop 2,000 MW of ISTS-connected solar capacity across…