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.Â
The plant operates on domestic coal but does not currently have long-term power purchase agreements.
The Delhi government has asked distribution companies (discoms) to gear up for a record peak power demand of 9,000 MW expected this summer. Discoms have been told to act on four fronts: anticipate demand, ensure readiness, secure adequate power supply, and manage faults and redundancy. To meet peak demand, power has been tied up through…
Alcazar Energy Partners has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) and the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) to develop a 2 GW onshore wind farm in Egypt. The project aligns with Egypt’s Vision 2030, focusing on renewable energy and environmental sustainability. The wind farm is expected to…
Servotech Renewable Power System Limited has secured a contract from the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihoods Mission (UPSRLM), operating under the Department of Rural Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh, for the deployment of hybrid solar rooftop systems integrated with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at multiple locations across the state. The project comprises 12 sites,…
Peruvian power generator Inkia Energy has received environmental approval to expand its Sunny solar power plant from 228 MWp to 338 MWp. This expansion is part of the company’s broader plan to establish a solar hub in Peru, contributing approximately 1 GW of renewable capacity to the national grid by the fourth quarter of 2025….
The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) recently approved the Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-44 (ERES-44), estimated to cost Rs 3.85 billion, to be executed by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) under the Regulated Tariff Mechanism (RTM). The project will modernize the ageing 220 kV transmission network in the Eastern region, including cross-border lines with…
India added 6.05 GW of wind power capacity in FY 2025-26, marking the highest annual addition on record and surpassing the previous peak of 5.5 GW in FY 2016-17. The increase represents a 46% rise over FY 2024-25. With this addition, the country’s total installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 GW. Gujarat, Karnataka, and…