CCI approves Gentari Renewables India’s acquisition of 21 SPVs
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/01/2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/01/2025
The Competition Commission of India has approved Gentari Renewables India’s acquisition of 21 special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and holding companies engaged in solar and wind power generation and sales.
Gentari Renewables India, a subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), is focused on providing clean energy solutions, including renewable energy, hydrogen, and green mobility.
In December 2024, Gentari signed a power purchase agreement with AM Green Ammonia India to supply 650 MW of round-the-clock renewable energy, supported by 2,400 MW of wind and solar capacity and 350 MW/2,100 MWh energy storage in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
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Author: PPD Team Date: 09/12/2024 The construction work of the Rs 69 billion Khorlochhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan has commenced, with the plant expected to be commissioned by September 2029. The 600 MW project is being developed on the Kholongchhu River in eastern Bhutan. In August, Tata Power and Bhutan-based Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) partnered to develop the project. Later in November, Tata Power announced a partnership with DGPC to develop a 5,000 MW…
Author: PPD Team Date: 20/01/2025 The Electrical Research & Development Association (ERDA) has received official approval as a third-party laboratory by KAHRAMAA (Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation). ERDA’s test reports will now be recognized for the KAHRAMAA distribution network (up to 33kV), covering Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear, Instrument Transformers, Conductors & Accessories, Insulators & Insulating Materials, Earthing Systems, and Insulating Oil. This accreditation positions ERDA as a trusted partner in ensuring the highest quality…
Author: PPD Team Date: 23/01/2025 Lhyfe and Masdar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the co-development of large-scale green hydrogen production projects in Europe. This partnership will identify collaboration and investment opportunities across the green hydrogen value chain, combining the strengths of both companies to drive innovation and growth in the sector. In October 2024, Lhyfe also signed an MoU with KEYOU to advance hydrogen mobility in Germany and Europe. Lhyfe is…
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Author: PPD Team Date: 19/02/2025 On February 17, 2025, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) received the Letter of Intent (LoI) for two inter-state transmission projects under the Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) model. These include: Transmission Scheme for integration of Davanagere / Chitradurga and Bellary REZ in Karnataka The scheme will be executed in two parts. The first involves integrating the Davanagere/Chitradurga Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) by establishing a 765/400kV pooling station…
Author: PPD Team Date: 24/12/2024 Union Minister of Power Shri Manohar Lal reviewed Kerala’s power sector at a meeting in Thiruvananthapuram. Shri Suresh Gopi, Minister of State for MoPNG & Tourism, and Shri K Krishnankutty, Kerala’s Minister for Electricity, attended with officials from the State Government, GoI, and Power Finance Corporation (PFC). Key topics included power demand, supply, capacity additions in renewable, hydro, and nuclear sectors, and the status of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme…
Author: PPD Team Date: 09/12/2024 The construction work of the Rs 69 billion Khorlochhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan has commenced, with the plant expected to be commissioned by September 2029. The 600 MW project is being developed on the Kholongchhu River in eastern Bhutan. In August, Tata Power and Bhutan-based Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) partnered to develop the project. Later in November, Tata Power announced a partnership with DGPC to develop a 5,000 MW…
Author: PPD Team Date: 20/01/2025 The Electrical Research & Development Association (ERDA) has received official approval as a third-party laboratory by KAHRAMAA (Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation). ERDA’s test reports will now be recognized for the KAHRAMAA distribution network (up to 33kV), covering Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear, Instrument Transformers, Conductors & Accessories, Insulators & Insulating Materials, Earthing Systems, and Insulating Oil. This accreditation positions ERDA as a trusted partner in ensuring the highest quality…
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Author: PPD Team Date: 13/12/2024 Mumbai-based rooftop solar company SolarSquare has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by Lightspeed, with Lightrock also participating. Existing investors, including Elevation Capital, Lowercarbon, Rainmatter, and Gruhas Proptech, contributed as well. The funds will support SolarSquare’s expansion to over 50 cities from its current presence in 20. Additional investments will focus on technology, talent acquisition, brand building, and developing an asset management technology stack for remote…
Author: PPD Team Date: 19/02/2025 On February 17, 2025, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) received the Letter of Intent (LoI) for two inter-state transmission projects under the Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) model. These include: Transmission Scheme for integration of Davanagere / Chitradurga and Bellary REZ in Karnataka The scheme will be executed in two parts. The first involves integrating the Davanagere/Chitradurga Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) by establishing a 765/400kV pooling station…
Author: PPD Team Date: 24/12/2024 Union Minister of Power Shri Manohar Lal reviewed Kerala’s power sector at a meeting in Thiruvananthapuram. Shri Suresh Gopi, Minister of State for MoPNG & Tourism, and Shri K Krishnankutty, Kerala’s Minister for Electricity, attended with officials from the State Government, GoI, and Power Finance Corporation (PFC). Key topics included power demand, supply, capacity additions in renewable, hydro, and nuclear sectors, and the status of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme…