Author: PPD Team Date: April 28, 2025
CSE Development (India) Private Limited has commissioned several solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects at its 100 MWp solar park in Maharashtra on April 23, 2025.
The power generated from these open access captive solar projects will be supplied to various clients, including fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies and DRT-Anthea Aroma Chemicals Private Limited.
Author: PPD Team Date: December 24, 2024 The Philippines Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved two transmission projects by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the private operator of the country’s transmission network. The projects include the PHP20.65 billion, 500 kV Balaoan–Laoag transmission line and the PHP2,585 million, 230 kV Capas substation in Luzon. The Balaoan–Laoag line, connecting La Union and Ilocos Norte, aims to strengthen the grid and integrate renewable energy sources…
Author: PPD Team Date: June 12, 2025 PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) has invited Request for Proposal (RfP) bids for selection of a transmission service provider (TSP) through tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) process on build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis for the “Network Expansion scheme in Maharashtra for Evacuation of RE Power from Dharashiv, Beed District in Maharashtra.” The last date for submission of bids is August 1, 2025. PFCCL has been appointed as…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 8, 2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved Rajasthan’s proposal to set up a 2,000 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) with a four-hour discharge cycle. The project is designed to support the state’s high solar generation and growing evening power demand. The Energy Department had invited bids for the project to meet non-solar and peak-hour requirements. It will add to the 4,000 MWh of BESS…
Author: PPD Team Date: January 20, 2026 India’s power distribution utilities have reported a consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 2,701 crore in FY 2024–25, marking a shift after several years of losses. The figures cover distribution companies and power departments and were released by the Ministry of Power on 18 January 2026. The sector’s return to profitability contrasts with a loss of Rs 25,553 crore in FY 2023–24 and a loss of Rs…
Author: PPD Team Date: May 7, 2025 The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) has drilled a geothermal production well in Dirang. The project will be implemented in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Dirang is located in a medium-to-high enthalpy geothermal zone with underground temperatures around 115°C. The site’s geological features allow for efficient drilling with limited environmental impact. The project is a collaboration between CESHS, the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Icelandic…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 18, 2025 Hero Future Energies has signed an MoU worth Rs 300 billion with the Andhra Pradesh government to set up 4 GW of renewable energy projects. The projects will come up in Ananthapuramu, Kurnool and Kadapa and will be developed in two phases. HFE will use its technical and project development experience to deliver the planned capacity. The projects are expected to create more than 15000 direct and indirect…