The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended two interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects to the Ministry of Power (MoP) for final clearance under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode. The first project involves the transmission system for evacuating power from renewable energy projects in the Rajgarh Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Madhya Pradesh, Phase…
The Board of Directors of Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVN) has approved civil and hydro-mechanical (H&M) works for the 120 MW Sirkari Bhyol-Rupsiabagar Hydro Electric Project. The project, comprising three units of 40 MW each, will be developed on the Goriganga River in Munsiyari, Pithoragarh district, with an investment of Rs 8.79 billion. In…
Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries has been awarded the contract to build, own, and operate a 300-MW wind-solar hybrid power project for NTPC, as part of NTPC’s 1.2-GW renewable energy bid. The project will connect to India’s inter-state transmission system and is scheduled to commence commercial operations within 24 months. This project will boost Sembcorp’s renewable capacity…
Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd. has received a term sheet to execute the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of a 2012.47 MWp DC ground-mounted solar photovoltaic project. The project is valued at approximately Rs 12.33 billion, excluding levies.
KEC International Ltd. has secured new Transmission and Distribution (T&D) orders worth Rs 17.04 billion from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL). The projects include the design, supply, and installation of 765 kV transmission lines and GIS substations. These orders bring KEC International’s year-to-date (YTD) order intake to Rs 163 billion, a 60% growth…
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Limited, has announced the commercial operation of the first part capacity of 55 MW out of the 105 MW Shajapur Solar Project (Unit-1) in Madhya Pradesh. Following successful commissioning, the operation will take effect on November 29, 2024. The Shajapur Solar Project…
The New South Wales (NSW) government has approved the A$1bn ($647m) Mt Piper Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project by EnergyAustralia. With a capacity of 500MW/2,000MWh, the facility will store surplus grid energy during low-demand periods and release it when demand is high. EnergyAustralia will invest up to A$2m ($1.2m) in Lithgow City through a…
TOYO has signed a $150m solar cells supply contract with a leading solar module manufacturer to support production expansion in India and the United States. The company will utilize its manufacturing facilities in Vietnam and Ethiopia to produce advanced solar cells designed to enhance module efficiency and performance. This partnership strengthens TOYO’s market position and…
TotalEnergies has partnered with Air Liquide to develop a renewable hydrogen production unit at its La Mède biorefinery in southeast France. The renewable hydrogen will support biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. The project involves an investment of €150 million, with production expected to commence in 2028. It aligns with TotalEnergies’ broader decarbonization strategy,…
Synera Renewable Energy Group (SRE Group) has partnered with Moondo Wind Energy (MWE) to develop an 840 MW offshore wind farm near Geomundo Island, Yeosu City, in South Korea’s Jeollanam-do Province. The project, named Moondo Offshore Wind Energy (MOWE), marks SRE Group’s entry into the South Korean market and its second international venture after Northern…