Author: PPD Team Date: 17/01/2025
JSW Energy Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary, has commenced operations of Unit-2 (350 MW) at the Utkal thermal power plant in Odisha.
Both units, with a combined capacity of 700 MW, were restored and made fully operational within two years of acquisition.
The plant operates on domestic coal but does not currently have long-term power purchase agreements.
Author: PPD Team Date: 30/10/2024 The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the annual transmission tariff of Rs 2.91 billion for Sirohi Transmission Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), for its ISTS scheme. This project, named “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Phase IV (Part 2: 5.5 GW) (Jaisalmer/Barmer Complex) Part B,” was awarded to PGCIL under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. During the…
Author: PPD Team Date: 03/01/2025 The Welsh Government has awarded £10m in grants to 32 local green energy projects as part of the Ynni Cymru (Energy Wales) scheme. The funding supports community-owned renewable energy and smart local energy systems (SLES), which integrate various energy assets to enhance efficiency. The selected projects include solar panels, battery storage, heat pumps, and electric vehicle charging points. The funding aims to promote smarter energy usage across schools, leisure centres,…
Author: PPD Team Date: 06/01/2025 Altra Xergi Power, a subsidiary of O2 Power, secured 200 MW in SECI’s auction for 8,000 MWh (2,000 MW x 4 hours) of peak renewable energy supply from ISTS-connected projects under tariff-based competitive bidding (FDRE-VI). The winning tariff was Rs 8.50 per kWh. The auction saw participation from ACME Solar Holdings and Avaada Energy, with the total capacity revised to 656 MW due to provisions allowing allocation of only 80%…
Author: PPD Team Date: 04/11/2024 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has proposed adding solar photovoltaic (PV) cells to its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), with implementation expected by April 2026. This new category, termed “ALMM List-II,” would mandate that all ALMM-compliant solar projects source cells from certified domestic manufacturers. Experts caution that this move could increase tariffs by 40-50 paise per unit, affecting project costs, timelines, and India’s renewable energy…
Author: PPD Team Date: 10/03/2025 The Union Government has sanctioned Rs 6.67 billion under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to improve Nagaland’s power distribution infrastructure. Nagaland has one of the highest Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses in India, standing at 45.8% in FY23. Under RDSS, the government is focusing on reducing these losses by upgrading substations, replacing bare conductors with covered conductors, and installing smart prepaid meters. Launched in July 2021, RDSS is…
Author: PPD Team Date: 29/11/2024 On 27 November 2024, NHPC signed a power sale agreement (PSA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for the supply of 1,280 MW of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE). The agreement, formalized in Lucknow, is part of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Renewable Energy Implementing Agency (REIA) scheme. FDRE combines renewable energy benefits with grid stability to ensure consistent dispatch and availability. Under the REIA…
Author: PPD Team Date: 30/10/2024 The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the annual transmission tariff of Rs 2.91 billion for Sirohi Transmission Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), for its ISTS scheme. This project, named “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Phase IV (Part 2: 5.5 GW) (Jaisalmer/Barmer Complex) Part B,” was awarded to PGCIL under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. During the…
Author: PPD Team Date: 03/01/2025 The Welsh Government has awarded £10m in grants to 32 local green energy projects as part of the Ynni Cymru (Energy Wales) scheme. The funding supports community-owned renewable energy and smart local energy systems (SLES), which integrate various energy assets to enhance efficiency. The selected projects include solar panels, battery storage, heat pumps, and electric vehicle charging points. The funding aims to promote smarter energy usage across schools, leisure centres,…
Author: PPD Team Date: 06/01/2025 Altra Xergi Power, a subsidiary of O2 Power, secured 200 MW in SECI’s auction for 8,000 MWh (2,000 MW x 4 hours) of peak renewable energy supply from ISTS-connected projects under tariff-based competitive bidding (FDRE-VI). The winning tariff was Rs 8.50 per kWh. The auction saw participation from ACME Solar Holdings and Avaada Energy, with the total capacity revised to 656 MW due to provisions allowing allocation of only 80%…
Author: PPD Team Date: 04/11/2024 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has proposed adding solar photovoltaic (PV) cells to its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), with implementation expected by April 2026. This new category, termed “ALMM List-II,” would mandate that all ALMM-compliant solar projects source cells from certified domestic manufacturers. Experts caution that this move could increase tariffs by 40-50 paise per unit, affecting project costs, timelines, and India’s renewable energy…
Author: PPD Team Date: 10/03/2025 The Union Government has sanctioned Rs 6.67 billion under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to improve Nagaland’s power distribution infrastructure. Nagaland has one of the highest Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses in India, standing at 45.8% in FY23. Under RDSS, the government is focusing on reducing these losses by upgrading substations, replacing bare conductors with covered conductors, and installing smart prepaid meters. Launched in July 2021, RDSS is…
Author: PPD Team Date: 29/11/2024 On 27 November 2024, NHPC signed a power sale agreement (PSA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for the supply of 1,280 MW of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE). The agreement, formalized in Lucknow, is part of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Renewable Energy Implementing Agency (REIA) scheme. FDRE combines renewable energy benefits with grid stability to ensure consistent dispatch and availability. Under the REIA…
Author: PPD Team Date: 30/10/2024 The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the annual transmission tariff of Rs 2.91 billion for Sirohi Transmission Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), for its ISTS scheme. This project, named “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Phase IV (Part 2: 5.5 GW) (Jaisalmer/Barmer Complex) Part B,” was awarded to PGCIL under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. During the…
Author: PPD Team Date: 03/01/2025 The Welsh Government has awarded £10m in grants to 32 local green energy projects as part of the Ynni Cymru (Energy Wales) scheme. The funding supports community-owned renewable energy and smart local energy systems (SLES), which integrate various energy assets to enhance efficiency. The selected projects include solar panels, battery storage, heat pumps, and electric vehicle charging points. The funding aims to promote smarter energy usage across schools, leisure centres,…