Author: PPD Team Date: 28/10/2024
Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has committed USD434 million to expand the Southern Negros Geothermal Project (SNGP).
The investment will support new well drilling, pad expansion, road and pipeline network upgrades, and the integration of emerging technologies.
Currently, the SNGP operates at a dependable capacity of 221.8 MW across multiple geothermal plants, with this expansion set to strengthen infrastructure and increase output.
Author: PPD Team Date: 29/10/2024 The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recommended environmental clearance (EC) and Terms of Reference (ToR) for two ultra super-critical thermal power projects by Adani Power Limited (APL): the 1,600 MW Raipur (Raikheda) Thermal Expansion Project and the 3,200 MW Anuppur Thermal Power Plant. 1,600 MW Raipur (Raikheda) Ultra Super-Critical Expansion:This expansion project will add 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) to the…
Author: PPD Team Date: 19/12/2024 The US Department of Energy (DoE) has provided a conditional commitment for a $15 billion loan to California-based electric utility PG&E. If finalized by the DoE’s Loan Programs Office (LPO), the loan will support multiple energy projects in California and strengthen the state’s energy infrastructure, helping achieve both federal and state climate goals. The upgrades will include advanced sensors, telemetry, and controls to support two-way power flow, enhancing grid resilience…
Author: PPD Team Date: 19/09/2024 JSW Renew Energy Two, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has commissioned the 300 MW wind power plant at Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. The inter-state transmission system (ISTS) project, awarded by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) under Tranche-X, is the company’s first greenfield wind power plant for SECI. An additional 150 MW of wind capacity under SECI Tranche-X, located at Dharapuram, is also nearing completion, with 138 MW already operational….
Author: PPD Team Date: 22/05/2025 Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur has secured a contract worth Rs 1.47 million to conduct wind tunnel testing for the reinforced cement concrete (RCC) chimney of the 800 MW Sipat Advanced Ultra Super Critical (AUSC) Thermal Power Project Stage-III. The tender was issued by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) in December 2024. The work is expected to be completed within one year. The 1,600 MW Stage-III project is being…
Author: PPD Team Date: 06/11/2024 The Union Ministry of Renewable Energy has approved the establishment of 50 solar parks with a combined capacity of 37.5 GW, marking a major milestone in India’s renewable energy journey. These solar parks will be strategically placed across various states to optimize energy generation and distribution, supporting India’s goal to transition towards cleaner energy sources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Alongside the solar parks, the government is expanding offshore…
Author: PPD Team Date: 16/01/2025 NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has declared the commercial operation of the second part capacities of two solar projects. The 60 MW capacity from the 320 MW Bhainsara solar project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, became operational on January 7, 2025, following the earlier commissioning of 160 MW on August 28, 2024. Meanwhile, the 50 MW capacity from the 220 MW Shajapur Solar Project (Unit-II) in…