The Delhi government inaugurated two new transformers in Sriniwaspuri and Kalkaji.
The installation of the two 630 KVA transformers aims to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply for residents in these areas, addressing the increasing demand that previously strained old transformers and led to frequent power cuts.
India and the US are working together to bolster their critical minerals supply chains, aiming to reduce dependency on China. As part of this effort, the two countries plan to jointly explore third-country sources for securing critical minerals, with India seeking to transform the current Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) into a more comprehensive partnership agreement. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed hope that this move could pave the way for a future free trade…
Tata Power announced on September 9 that it has installed over 100,000 home EV chargers across the country, including in remote areas. Tata Power has also deployed more than 1,100 EV bus charging points in major cities. The company continues to expand its EV charging network, now with over 5,600 RFID-enabled public and captive chargers located in strategic spots such as malls, hotels, hospitals, offices, residential societies, and highways.
Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (KEGOC) has signed loan agreements with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Development Bank of Kazakhstan for a total of KZT141 billion. Of this, up to KZT32 billion is from the Development Bank of Kazakhstan. The funds will support the West Kazakhstan Electricity Interconnection Project, which includes constructing the 604.3 km, 500 kV Karabatan–Ulke transmission line along the Atyrau-Aktobe motorway, expanding the 500 kV Ulke substation,…
Sun Drops Energia Private Limited, a subsidiary of KPI Green Energy Limited, has received orders to develop 62.2 MW of solar power projects under the captive power producer (CPP) business segment. The projects are aligned with the distributed renewable energy bilateral purchase policy and the Gujarat Renewable Energy Policy 2023. They are set to be completed in phases by the financial year 2025-26 as per the agreements.
Karnataka has seen a notable increase in rooftop solar installations over the last two years. According to data from Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL), 172.14 MW of rooftop solar projects were installed between March 2023 and July 2024, pushing the state’s total capacity past 600 MW. From April to July 2024, more than 50 MW was installed. In 2023-24, 121.82 MW of capacity was added, nearly double the 79.57 MW installed in 2022-23, marking…
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) and Sembcorp Power Private Limited have signed an agreement for Malaysia’s first renewable energy export to Singapore, with the supply of 50 MW of electricity. This agreement follows the Energy Exchange Malaysia auction held in June 2024 and aligns with Malaysia’s Cross-Border Electricity Sales for Renewable Energy Scheme. The electricity will be delivered through the existing Malaysia-Singapore interconnections. The initiative aims to take advantage of higher pricing in Singapore to support…