Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power Company Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to develop up to 7,000 MW of renewable energy projects. Under this partnership, TPREL and the Andhra Pradesh government will explore solar, wind, and hybrid projects, with or without…
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited, has signed an agreement to acquire a 34.52% equity stake in Kilavikulam Rajalakshmi Solar Power Developer Private Limited. The acquisition, valued at Rs 30 million, will help DCBL source up to 10 MW of solar power as a captive consumer in Tamil…
Shakti Pumps Limited has received a letter of award (LoA) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) to install 877 solar photovoltaic water pumping systems across Maharashtra. The project falls under Component B of the PM-KUSUM scheme for promoting solar energy in agriculture. The contract is valued at approximately Rs 239.1 million and is set…
ANDRITZ has secured an order from Rostock EnergyPort Cooperation GmbH (REPCO) to engineer a 100 MW green hydrogen plant in Rostock, Germany. REPCO is a joint venture of RWE Generation SE, EnBW Neue Energien GmbH, RheinEnergie AG, and Rostock Port GmbH. Once the notice to proceed is received, ANDRITZ will deliver the project on an…
Hariom Pipe Industries Limited (HPIL) has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to develop 60 MW decentralised solar power projects under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0. The award was issued on March 4, 2025. The project involves developing, designing, engineering, procuring, constructing, commissioning, and…
Adyant Enersol Private Limited, a subsidiary of Datta Power Infra Private Limited, has secured a 112 MW wind power project under the 600 MW Inter State Transmission System (ISTS)-Connected Wind Power Project (Tranche-II) by SJVN. The company won the bid with a tariff of Rs 3.81 per kWh. SJVN invited bids in April 2024 to…
Sapher has partnered with the Punjab government to develop solar farms in high-potential locations such as Fazilka and Ferozepur. This initiative is being executed in collaboration with Punjab Generation Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Punjab Energy Development Agency. The goal is to boost the state’s renewable energy capacity while addressing challenges associated with canal-based…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released comprehensive guidelines for the usage and sharing of fiber cores in Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) and Underground Fiber Optic (UGFO) cables in power systems. These guidelines provide a structured framework to enhance data exchange, real-time monitoring, and grid reliability. A key recommendation is uniform fiber allocation, ensuring dedicated…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued the draft CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters) (5th Amendment) Regulations, 2025, proposing key changes to metering rules for electricity consumers, generators, and licensees. Public comments on the draft will be accepted until April 5, 2025. One of the major revisions includes updating the definition of interface meters,…
Goldi Solar has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solar module manufacturing line at its new facility in Kosamba, Surat, Gujarat. The facility, designed for a production capacity of 14 GW, features high-speed stringers capable of processing 10,000 cells per hour. AI-driven automation ensures consistency, minimizes errors, and reduces material wastage. An AI-powered optical inspection system…