The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted permission for major equipment erection at Units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) in Tamil Nadu. The clearance was formally issued on April 30, 2026, allowing Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to begin installing key plant components. The approval covers installation…
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has completed the e-reverse auction for its 375 MW / 1,500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) tender under the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Tranche 2 scheme. Three bidders have been selected to develop standalone storage projects on a build-own-operate basis. KCC Buildcon Private Limited and Agastya Energy Industries…
GRE Renew Enertech Limited (formerly GRE Renew Enertech Private Limited) has received a domestic order worth Rs 4.32 crore (inclusive of taxes) for a ground-mounted solar captive power project. Souraj Energy Private Limited awarded the order on April 21, 2026. The scope includes development of a grid-connected solar ground-mounted captive plant with a capacity of…
Alfa Transformers Limited has secured a contract worth Rs 3.79 crore from TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha. The order covers the supply of distribution transformers of various capacities. The contract was awarded on April 28, 2026, and will be executed over two years,…
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) reported a strong financial performance for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with standalone net profit more than doubling year-on-year. The Board of Directors also recommended a final dividend for FY 2025-26. For Q4, BHEL posted a standalone net profit of Rs 1,282.68 crore, up from Rs…
Premier Energies Global Environment Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Energies Limited, has approved a strategic acquisition to secure captive renewable energy. The board, in a meeting held on May 4, 2026, cleared a Share Subscription and Shareholders’ Agreement to acquire a minimum 26% equity stake in Hexa Energy BH Five Private Limited….
ACME Solar Holdings Limited has commissioned a 33.333 MW / 160.480 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Rajasthan. The project is located at Village Badi Sid in the Phalodi and Jodhpur districts. It achieved commissioning on May 4, 2026, with the Commercial Operation Date (COD) scheduled for May 6, 2026. The project was executed…
The Department of Expenditure has issued an Office Memorandum formally classifying the ongoing West Asia situation as a “war” event under the Force Majeure Clause. The move enables relief for contractors executing central government projects. The directive applies to contracts governed by the Manuals for Procurement of Goods, Consultancy Services, Non-Consultancy Services, and Works. For…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the seventh revision of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for Solar PV Cells (List-II), adding a new manufacturer and revising technical parameters for an existing producer. The update took effect on April 30, 2026. MNRE has included M/s. Renewsys India Pvt. Ltd….
Waaree Energies Limited has detailed a broad expansion plan across manufacturing, grid equipment, energy storage, and green hydrogen in its investor presentation for Q4 and FY26. The roadmap positions the company to scale beyond solar modules into an integrated energy platform. The company has begun work on a 10 GW integrated ingot and wafer facility…