Waaree Energies expands into smart meters, green hydrogen and clean mobility Waaree Energies Limited is expanding into smart metering, green hydrogen and clean mobility as part of its broader move into adjacent energy businesses. Its step-down subsidiary Waaree Smart Meters Private Limited has acquired a 24.21% stake in Eppeltone Engineers Limited for approximately Rs 21.78…
Schneider Electric, BRPL deploy India’s first SF6-free smart RMU pilot Schneider Electric and BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) have deployed India’s first pilot project featuring a sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)-free smart Ring Main Unit (RMU). The pilot will evaluate the performance of SF6-free switchgear under operating conditions while assessing its digital capabilities for urban power distribution….
CTUIL invites applications for reallocation of vacated GNA connectivity in Southern Region The Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) has invited applications from eligible entities for the reallocation of vacated connectivity margins at pooling stations in the Southern Region under Regulation 11C of the General Network Access (GNA) Regulations, 2022. Applications will be accepted…
NHPC’s Q1 profit rises 2.9% to Rs 1,096 crore; revenue up 18.5% NHPC Limited reported a 2.9% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,096 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Revenue from operations rose 18.5% to Rs 3,808 crore, while EBITDA increased 30.6% to Rs 2,352 crore and EBITDA margin improved…
MNRE clears confusion over ALMM cell rules for rooftop solar The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an Office Memorandum dated August 4, 2026 clarifying the applicability of Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar PV cells across utility-scale, rooftop, net-metering and captive solar projects. The clarification defines applicability…
Powerica signs PPA with GUVNL for 100 MW wind project Powerica Limited has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) to develop a 100 MW wind power project in Gujarat. The project will be developed at a tariff of Rs 3.435/kWh under a 25-year PPA with a stipulated execution…
Diamond Power raises Rs 1,614 crore through institutional placement Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited (DIACABS) has raised Rs 1,613.97 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), issuing 7,11,00,000 equity shares to domestic and international institutional investors. The QIP opened on July 23, 2026, and closed on July 28, 2026, with shares allotted at Rs 227 per…
MNRE rescinds March 2024 order on ALMM implementation timeline The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has rescinded with immediate effect its Office Memorandum (O.M.) No. 283/16/2023-GRID SOLAR dated March 29, 2024, which had clarified the implementation timeline for the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) requirement for solar PV modules. Renewable power…
Gurdeep Singh gets six-month extension as NTPC CMD from August 1 The Ministry of Power has extended Shri Gurdeep Singh’s tenure as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of NTPC Limited for six months from August 1, 2026. His current tenure was scheduled to end on July 31, 2026. The extension, approved by the President of…
Why Gujarat’s Kandla hydrogen transmission plan fell through The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended de-notification of the 3 GW transmission scheme planned to supply electricity to green hydrogen and green ammonia manufacturing projects in the Kandla area of Gujarat. All General Network Access (GNA) applications previously received for the area have been withdrawn,…