Amazon and Google have pledged support for a global initiative to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050, according to Reuters. The commitment, facilitated by the World Nuclear Association (WNA), has also gained backing from shale company Occidental and Japanese heavy equipment manufacturer IHI. More industry players, including those from maritime, aviation, and oil and gas,…
PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) has invited Request for Proposal (RfP) bids for the selection of a transmission service provider (TSP) through a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis for the Augmentation of transformation capacity & Implementation of line bays at Mandsaur S/s for RE Interconnection. The bidding…
Insolation Green Energy Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Insolation Energy Limited, has secured contracts worth Rs 7,330.4 million from KPI Green Energy Limited for supplying N-type bifacial (G to G) solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. The modules will be used for solar power projects across India. The contracts include: Rs 5,131.3 million for supplying…
The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) has shown interest in setting up small nuclear power plants (NPPs) in the state. NTPC Limited has identified a potential site near Anakapalle and submitted a proposal to the state government. The government is also considering a joint venture (JV) with NTPC for the project. During a discussion in…
The Government of Assam (GoA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hedge5 Manufacturing Solution Private Limited to develop a 5 MW Round-The-Clock (RTC) renewable energy project, integrating solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The project is expected to be completed by December 2025. At the “Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure…
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved JSW Neo Energy Private Limited’s acquisition of 4,696 MW renewable energy projects from O2 Power Private Limited. JSW Neo Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited (JSWEL). Under the deal, JSWEL will acquire the renewable energy platform of O2 Power Pooling Pte. Limited, including…
On March 18, 2025, four firms secured bids to develop the 1,200 MW Inter State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid project (NTPC-03) across India. NLC India Limited won the largest share, securing 450 MW at a tariff of Rs 3.35 per kWh. EG Solwin Renewables Private Limited (Enfinity Global) won 300 MW at the same…
The Sillahalla Ecology and Social Protection Association (SESPA) has urged the Tamil Nadu government to scrap the 2,000 MW Sillahalla Hydel Power Project, citing concerns about the fragile ecology of the Nilgiris. The project, estimated to cost Rs 69.14 billion, is planned by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) in two stages. SESPA…
JSW Energy Limited (JSWEL) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) for a 1,600 MW supercritical/ultra-supercritical thermal power plant. The agreement was finalised on March 13, 2025. The plant will be a greenfield project with a capacity of 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) and will be developed…
Jakson Green plans to invest up to Rs 86.66 billion over the next four years to expand its renewable energy portfolio. The investment will be financed through a mix of debt and equity as the company strengthens its position in the sector. Originally focused on diesel generator manufacturing, Jakson Green has diversified into renewable energy…