Power Bytes

Global: Satellite images reveal China’s race to dominate nuclear fusion India: IEX, Adani Energy, and REC report strong Q1 earnings in FY26 TNPGCL to pilot 200 MW battery storage at thermal plant PFC transfers two transmission subsidiaries to private bidders POWERGRID commissions ER-WR interconnection project NTPC signs MoU with Bihar for battery and renewable energy projects Gurugram, Faridabad industry bodies urge tariff parity with neighbouring states Tata Power commissions 431 MWp solar project in Madhya…

India: Supreme Court exempts power sector regulators’ fees from GST Vena Energy signs India’s first load-following RE PPA with SECI Inox Wind secures 51 MW turbine order from First Energy for Tamil Nadu project BNC Power wins Rs 4.29 billion EPC contract for solar park in Rajasthan YamnaCo signs MoU for green ammonia project in Andhra Pradesh Navitas Solar receives Rs 404.8 million from Parishi Capital to expand Gujarat plant Juniper Green completes solar portion…

Global: Iberdrola raises €5bn to fund grid investments in US and UK India: L&T to build India’s largest green hydrogen plant at IOCL’s Panipat Refinery MNRE sets new compliance rules for rooftop solar inverters Serentica selects SANY for 336 MW wind project in Karnataka MSEDCL installs over 4 lakh TOD meters in Pune circle US investigates Indian solar module imports over dumping charges Andhra Pradesh outlines plan for green hydrogen valley in Amaravati MHI revises…

Global UK clears final investment for Sizewell C nuclear project India Torrent Power outlines Rs 500 bn investment in renewables and grid infrastructure Adani promoters raise stake in AGEL to 62.5% through warrant conversion India’s first indigenous geothermal power plant to be built in Arunachal Chandigarh races ahead in solar push with new 4 MWp floating plant Centre explores battery storage for thermal power to offset renewable volatility DPE approves leaner board structure for THDC…

Global Digital growth must not outpace sustainability goals, says Qatar-backed report India Coal Ministry outlines incentives, sustainability and restoration drive for coal sector Petrol pumps to become clean energy and service hubs, says petroleum ministers Reliance sees mixed Q1 in energy segments amid price volatility Wind sector seeks phased localisation to avoid supply shocks Tamil Nadu weighs PPP route to revive Rs 54.2 billion Ennore expansion HPDCAPL earns carbon credits for 3 MW hydro project…

Global: China begins construction of mega-dam on Brahmaputra River Pakistan’s consumer-led solar boom creates new pressures on national grid India: Power Ministry finalizes dual-window coal allocation rules under Revised SHAKTI Policy 2025 Centre launches Rs 5,400 crore energy projects in West Bengal Envision Energy to set up third wind turbine unit in Gujarat Delhi to fast-track pollution clearances and power upgrades Allahabad High Court dismisses PIL against discom privatisation in Uttar Pradesh India accelerates J&K…

Global: China sees record power load as heatwave grips southern provinces India: India’s solar potential needs revision as installations touch 111 GW Thermal power investments set to double by FY28: CRISIL Delhi raises rooftop solar subsidy to Rs 10,000/kW for households Goa signs PPA with NTPC for supply from Sipat Stage-III plant Half of Ennore’s thermal power data invalid or non-compliant Vanya Steels to invest in waste heat power plant in Karnataka NLC India Renewables…

Global: Andritz to upgrade Mozambique’s Cahora Bassa hydropower plant India: PNC Infratech secures 300 MW solar plus storage project in NHPC auction Supreme Court allows Himachal Pradesh to seek 18% free power from JSW Hydro Zelestra explores $400–500 million India exit amid market optimism Cabinet clears Rs 50,000 crore boost for agriculture and renewable energy Cabinet clears investment flexibility for NLCIL and NTPC TSECL to deploy drone surveillance for grid monitoring across Tripura Hitachi Energy…

Global: Google signs deal with Brookfield for up to 3 GW of hydropower India: India hits 50% non-fossil electricity capacity, five years ahead of target Chhattisgarh revises electricity tariffs; domestic users hit India identifies 10 old thermal sites for potential nuclear conversion Centre launches ADEETIE scheme to boost MSME energy efficiency Assam pauses green hydrogen policy, raising investor concerns MHI notifies guidelines for e-truck incentive scheme under PM E-DRIVE NLC to invest Rs 1.25 trillion…

Global: UK likely to miss 2035 climate targets: Neso India: Juniper Green and Vibrant Energy commission solar and hybrid projects India to ban foreign access to wind turbine data amid cybersecurity fears Arunachal village agrees to pre-feasibility study for 11,000 MW Siang dam RECPDCL to deploy 3.32 million smart meters in Gujarat Delhi launches Rs 8 crore pilot to shift overhead wires underground Monthly electricity futures make strong debut on NSE Revised green hydrogen mission…