Author: PPD Team Date: January 9, 2025
CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited has secured a Rs 583 million contract from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL).
The contract covers the supply of 400kV Shunt Reactors, including 2X125MVAR, 2X80MVAR, and 2X50MVAR reactors, under the Bulk Procurement of 765kV and 400kV class transformers and reactors.
Other bidders included Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and GE T&D India Limited.
Author: PPD Team Date: February 6, 2025 TenneT has signed a realisation agreement with a consortium of SSE Renewables and pension investor APG, on behalf of pension fund ABP, for the offshore grid connection of the IJmuiden Ver Alpha wind farm, located 60km offshore the Netherlands. This marks the first wind farm to adopt the 2GW direct current (DC) standard, with operations expected to begin by the end of 2029. The agreement outlines the development…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 28, 2025 The Ministry of Coal has closed the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions and awarded three blocks to Damodar Valley Corporation. The mines have a combined peak rated capacity of 49 MTPA. The auction process started on August 21, 2025. Forward e-auctions were held from November 20 to November 25. All three blocks offered in this round are fully explored and together hold about 3,306 million tonnes…
Author: PPD Team Date: April 3, 2025 Swaraj Tractors has partnered with Mahindra Susten to develop a 26 MW solar project in Bathinda district, marking Punjab’s largest solar group captive project. This initiative aims to increase Swaraj Tractors’ renewable energy share to up to 50 per cent. The project, undertaken by Mahindra Susten, will supply clean energy to four Swaraj Tractors manufacturing facilities in Mohali and Dera Bassi. It is expected to generate 60 million…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 24, 2024 India’s data centre capacity is projected to reach 2,000-2,100 MW by FY27, driven by investments between Rs 500 billion and Rs 550 billion, according to Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA). The current capacity is 950 MW, with NTT Global Data Centers, CtrlS Datacenters, STT Global, Sify Technologies, and Nxtra Data controlling 85 per cent of the market as of March 2024. Low data tariffs, affordable smartphones,…
Author: PPD Team Date: July 14, 2025 The Government of Punjab plans to install rooftop solar power systems with a combined capacity of 30 MW on 390 government buildings by March 2026. The project is estimated to cost Rs 1,500 million and will be implemented by the Punjab Energy Development Authority (PEDA). The rooftop solar initiative will cover prominent buildings from 25 departments, including Health and Family Welfare, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Tourism and Cultural…
Author: PPD Team Date: May 23, 2025 ACME Solar Holdings Limited has commissioned 112.5 MW of solar capacity as part of the second phase of its Sikar solar project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Earlier this month, the company commissioned 52.5 MW. With these additions, the total commissioned capacity has reached 165 MW out of the planned 300 MW. The remaining 135 MW is under commissioning. Power from the project will be sold on power exchanges under…