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KPI Green Energy completes 92.4 MW wind project in Gujarat
By February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

KPI Green Energy Limited has completed a 92.4 MW wind power project for Ayana Renewable Power Four at Nakhatrana in Bhuj, Gujarat. The company disclosed the milestone in a stock exchange filing on Friday, stating that the project has secured approval from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The project comprises 28 wind turbine generators. KPI Green Energy handled the entire scope of work. This included balance of plant construction, development of the power substation, installation…

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CAG audit flags operational gaps and revenue losses at NLC India
By February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

A performance audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) identified operational, financial and compliance gaps at NLC India Limited’s lignite mines and thermal power stations in Neyveli, leading to revenue losses and safety and environmental concerns. The audit covered 2017-18 to 2022-23 and reviewed Mine-I, Mine-IA and Mine-II along with TPS-I Expansion (TPS-IE), TPS-II and TPS-II Expansion (TPS-IIE). Land shortages constrained mining activity. Of 12,835 hectares identified, NLC India held 9,180 hectares…

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CEA panel finds 55% MTL flexible operation does not damage thermal units
By February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

A committee constituted by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has found that operating thermal power plants at 55% minimum technical load (MTL) with conservative ramping rates does not result in significant damage to generating units. The report, based on multiple meetings held between July and October 2025, also recorded NTPC’s reluctance to participate in mandated pilot projects for two-shift operation, which has delayed the development of a compensation framework. The committee was formed after a…

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Haryana approves Rs 402.41 crore solar micro-irrigation projects
By February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

The Haryana State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) has approved four Community-Based Solar-Powered Integrated Micro-Irrigation Projects with a total investment of Rs 402.41 crore. The projects will cover 61 canal outlets across 20 blocks in Bhiwani, Jhajjar, Kurukshetra, and Mahendragarh districts and are scheduled for completion between 2026–27 and 2028–29. The projects are expected to bring 11,040 hectares of culturable command area under advanced micro-irrigation, benefiting 8,926 farmers across 94 villages. Approval was granted by Chief…

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US DoE allocates $175 million for coal plant upgrades
By February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has announced $175 million in funding for six projects focused on modernising, retrofitting, and extending the operational life of coal-fired power plants serving rural and remote communities across the United States. The awards form part of the department’s broader $525 million programme aimed at improving reliability and efficiency across the coal fleet through targeted upgrades using existing transmission infrastructure. The DoE stated that the programme is intended to support…

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India, UK launch offshore wind taskforce
By February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

India and the United Kingdom have set up a joint Offshore Wind Taskforce to accelerate project implementation, strengthen supply chains, and address structural challenges in India’s offshore wind sector. The initiative was launched by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi along with UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron. The Taskforce has been established under the India–UK Vision 2035 framework and the Fourth Energy Dialogue…

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NLC India targets 2 GW renewable addition this financial year
By February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

NLC India Limited is progressing with its renewable energy expansion and aims to add around 2 GW of capacity by the end of the current financial year, according to details shared during an investor call by M. Prasanna Kumar, Director. The company is working toward a broader target of 8 GW by 2028 and 10 GW by 2030, supported by an expanding project pipeline and several joint ventures. The company is advancing a 600 MW…

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Waaree subsidiary plans 16 GWh battery gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh
By February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Waaree Energy Storage Solutions Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited, is in discussions with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to set up an integrated lithium-ion battery gigafactory with a proposed investment of about Rs 8,175 crore. The facility is proposed at Rambilli in Anakapalli district and is planned with a manufacturing capacity of 16 GWh for advanced chemistry storage cells and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The proposed facility is structured…

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ACME Urja One signs PPA with SECI for 190 MW hybrid project
By February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

ACME Urja One Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings Limited, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) for a 190 MW Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid project with assured peak power supply. The 25-year PPA was executed on February 18, 2026. The project represents part of a 380 MW capacity awarded under SECI’s Tranche-VI hybrid auction, with the first 190 MW now…

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InoxGFL Group firms win bid for Wind World IPP and O&M businesses
By February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Two companies under the INOXGFL Group have been declared successful bidders to acquire the Independent Power Producer (IPP) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) businesses of Wind World India Limited. The transactions were executed through a consortium led by Inox Neo Energies and were finalised after approval from the Committee of Creditors (CoC) under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) overseen by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Under the approved resolution plan, Inox Clean Energy…

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