Author: PPD Team Date: December 11, 2024
GE Vernova T&D India Limited has secured an order from Sterlite Power for the supply and supervision of 765 kV power transformers and reactors for the Khavda project.
The contract, valued at approximately Rs 4 billion, is scheduled to be completed within two years.
Author: PPD Team Date: July 22, 2025 The Ministry of Coal (MoC) has launched a suite of measures to modernise the coal industry, reduce import reliance and restore mined lands, reported the Press Information Bureau (PIB). Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy provided details in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. The ministry approved an incentive scheme of Rs 85 billion on January 24, 2024, to support coal and lignite gasification in both public…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 2, 2024 The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released a draft amendment to the Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure-2024. The draft outlines the framework for establishing EV charging infrastructure, including networks of charging stations equipped to meet diverse EV charging needs. The proposed guidelines define EV charging infrastructure as comprising various components such as connections to discom supply systems, power management systems for energy optimization,…
Author: PPD Team Date: June 4, 2025 India’s coal production rose to 86.24 million tonnes (MT) in May 2025, up from 83.96 MT in May 2024, reflecting steady growth in the sector. The Ministry of Coal attributed this to its focus on ensuring stable supply and operations. Captive and commercial mines produced 16.93 MT during May 2025, a sharp increase from 13.83 MT in the same period last year. This growth signals a stronger contribution…
Author: PPD Team Date: March 16, 2026 Waaree Energies Limited has begun construction of a 10 GW integrated solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility at Butibori in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The company stated that the project will be the largest solar ingot and wafer manufacturing complex in India. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with the company’s leadership. The facility will be developed over 300 acres with an estimated investment…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 13, 2024 The Nordex Group has received an order to supply 19 N163/5.X wind turbines for an undisclosed wind farm in Québec, Canada. Scheduled for delivery in summer 2026, the turbines will be mounted on 125-meter tubular steel towers and equipped with Nordex’s Advanced Anti-icing System, designed for cold climates to enhance performance during winter. This order is part of Nordex’s efforts to support high electricity production in colder regions….
Author: PPD Team Date: August 22, 2025 REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, has issued Request for Proposal bids for selection of transmission service providers through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) for two intra-state transmission projects in Karnataka. The first scheme involves establishing a 2 x 150 MVA, 220/66/11 kV gas insulated station at Devanahalli (New) in Bengaluru Rural district. It includes associated 220 kV and 66 kV…