Author: PPD Team Date: December 20, 2024
Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL) has abandoned the Dondaicha Coal Based Power Project.
The project, planned to have a capacity of 5×660 MW near Vikharan, Methi, and Varjhadi villages in Dhule district, Maharashtra, was set to be built at an investment of Rs 215.77 billion.
Author: PPD Team Date: September 30, 2025 Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Limited (TPEVCSL) and VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) have entered into an agreement to expand the use of electric trucks and buses in India, with a specific focus on the recently launched Eicher Pro X range of small commercial vehicles. The memorandum of understanding, announced on September 29, 2025, outlines joint efforts to help fleet operators integrate electric vehicles into their operations. TPEVCSL,…
Author: PPD Team Date: April 3, 2025 Trident Group commissioned an 11.02 MWp rooftop solar power project at its Budhni facility in Madhya Pradesh on March 29, 2025. The project, developed at Rs 280 million, includes capacities of 6.58 MWp and 4.44 MWp. With this addition, the total commissioned solar capacity at the Budhni facility has reached 51.92 MWp. This marks the second solar project commissioned in Madhya Pradesh in March. Earlier, NTPC Renewable Energy…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 26, 2024 vHive has announced a new platform for autonomous offshore wind turbine inspections, leveraging off-the-shelf drones to eliminate the need for costly hardware and specialised teams. Traditionally, offshore wind turbine inspections are complex and expensive, requiring advanced equipment and expertise due to harsh weather and fluctuating sea conditions. vHive’s platform overcomes these challenges by enabling companies to independently conduct inspections in difficult environments while maintaining high data quality. The…
Author: PPD Team Date: September 15, 2025 Vikram Solar Limited has announced a contract to supply 200 megawatts (MW) of high-efficiency solar modules to AB Energia Solutions Private Limited. The modules, rated at 590 watts peak (Wp) and above, will be deployed across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. Deliveries will begin in September 2025 and continue through March 2026, according to the company’s filing on September 15, 2025. Vikram Solar will provide its M10R N-Type…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 13, 2025 ACME Solar Holdings Limited has secured a 450 MW (1,800 MWh) Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE-IV) project from SJVN Limited at a tariff of Rs 6.75 per unit for 25 years. The project was awarded on November 10, 2025, following an e-reverse auction held on October 9, 2025, under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) guidelines. The project will supply power equivalent to 4 MWh per MW of…
Author: PPD Team Date: June 12, 2025 The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has identified 29 high-priority power sector components currently imported from countries such as China, Germany, and South Korea. The CEA is now inviting public feedback to develop a roadmap for domestic manufacturing of these items. This move is part of efforts to reduce India’s dependency on foreign suppliers and build local capacity in core energy infrastructure technologies. What is being imported and why…