Author: PPD Team Date: 15/10/2024
Himachal Pradesh is set to fully electrify its public transport system, with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu announcing a plan to convert the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) fleet to 100% electric by March 2025.
The transition to electric vehicles aims to reduce the environmental impact and improve HRTC’s financial performance, positioning it as a key player in sustainable transport across Himachal Pradesh’s challenging terrain.
Author: PPD Team Date: 28/11/2024 The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has officially recognized Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology under the hydropower category to promote innovation and alternative methods for achieving net-zero emissions. SHKT technology generates electricity by harnessing the kinetic energy of flowing water without the need for large structures such as dams or weirs. This distinguishes it from conventional hydropower systems, making it more suitable for areas with minimal grid access. With a generation…
Author: PPD Team Date: 16/06/2025 Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has re-invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) for raising a rupee term loan of up to Rs 72,000 million. The funds will be used for debt financing of the Adilabad Coal-Based Power Project Stage II. The EoI was issued on June 11, 2025. Interested lenders can submit bids by July 7, 2025. SCCL had earlier invited bids for the same in April 2025. The project involves…
Author: PPD Team Date: 06/11/2024 EDF Renewables has secured a 20-year Energy Storage Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Arizona Public Service (APS) for the Beehive Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Peoria, Arizona. This 250 MW, four-hour duration stand-alone battery system, totalling 1,000 MWh, will start construction in 2025 and is set for commercial operation by 2026. Beehive BESS, equipped with lithium-ion batteries, inverters, transformers, and a substation, will store renewable energy to meet peak…
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/05/2025 Voith Hydro Private Limited has secured a contract valued at Rs 1,647.5 million for executing electromechanical (E&M) works for the Mankulam Hydro Electric Project in Kerala. The tender was issued by Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) in March 2024. The contract involves the completion of E&M works within two years. Located in Devikulam taluk of Idukki district, the Mankulam HEP – Phase I has an installed capacity of 40 MW…
Author: PPD Team Date: 10/02/2025 GE Vernova T&D India Ltd has reported a 75 per cent year-on-year increase in order inflows for the first three quarters (9M: April to December) of FY25. The new order inflow during this period reached Rs 77,871 million, up from Rs 44,563 million in FY24. The strong performance in FY25 was driven by a remarkable Q2 (July to September), which saw Rs 46,824 million worth of orders booked, accounting for…
Author: PPD Team Date: 19/06/2025 Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has received a letter of award from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) for the supply and installation of 4,500 off-grid solar photovoltaic water pumping systems. The contract is valued at Rs 1.01 billion. The project is part of Component B of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme. It is structured as a turnkey contract, covering design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing,…