KEC International Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the RPG Group, has secured new orders worth Rs 10.97 billion in the transmission and distribution (T&D) sector.
These include a 400 kV transmission line project in the UAE and the supply of towers, hardware, and poles for various projects in the Americas, including the United States, Mexico, and Brazil.
The Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind farm extension projects in Norfolk, UK, will be developed under a joint ownership structure, subject to regulatory approval. This will streamline the development process by combining the two projects into a single legal entity. Development consent for both projects was granted in April 2024 under a unified application, allowing for joint or sequential development approaches. The new ownership structure facilitates cost-effective development, reduces environmental impacts in Norfolk, and…
Masdar, an Abu Dhabi-based future energy company, has inaugurated the 500MW Zarafshan wind farm in Uzbekistan, marking the largest wind facility in Central Asia. The project was officially opened by Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, underscoring the country’s dedication to expanding its clean energy capacity and its partnership with the UAE in advancing renewable energy. Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi emphasized Uzbekistan’s role as a key hub for renewable energy, leveraging its historical legacy and…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €120 million loan agreement with Iberdrola to support research and innovation in energy technologies, focusing on accelerating electrification and decarbonisation. The total investment associated with these initiatives amounts to €250 million. The funding will be directed toward the development of renewable energy technologies, including solar photovoltaic, hydro, wind power, hybrid, and agrovoltaic projects. It will also support research into decarbonisation technologies such as green hydrogen and heat…
Trincomalee Power Company Limited (TPCL), a joint venture between NTPC Limited and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), is developing a 50 MW solar project in Sampoor, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, with potential for expansion to 120 MW. The project’s tariff has been finalised at 5.97 US cents per unit. The Sampoor Solar Project is aligned with Sri Lanka’s renewable energy goals and will contribute to long-term energy security. The electricity generated will be transmitted to the…
Rajesh Power Services Ltd (RPSL) has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with BSE SME for an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO includes a fresh issue of 2.79 million equity shares, each with a face value of Rs 10, and an offer for sale of up to 2 million equity shares, also with a face value of Rs 10, through the book-building route. The selling shareholders include Beena Panchal, Krunal Panchal, Nehal Panchal,…
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted an interstate trading licence to REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of REC Ltd. The “Category I” licence allows RECPDCL to engage in interstate electricity trading across India for 25 years. This follows the public notice issued in December 2024, which received no objections, allowing CERC to finalize the licence. RECPDCL is also seeking to become a Project Implementation Agency (PIA) for transmission…