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: January 2, 2025 Aether Industries has commissioned a 15 MW solar power project in Bharuch, Gujarat, in partnership with KPIG Energia, a subsidiary of KPI Green Energy. The project, under the captive power producer segment, features advanced auto-tracker modules that optimize energy output by aligning with the sun’s trajectory. This installation aligns with Aether Industries’ Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals and is expected to save over Rs 150 million annually…
Author: PPD Team Date: May 9, 2025 Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has issued Letters of Award (LoAs) to Suzlon Energy Limited (SEL) and Integrum Energy Infrastructure Limited for setting up a total of 100 MW captive wind power capacity. Suzlon will develop a 50 MW wind power project in Madhya Pradesh, while Integrum Energy will set up another 50 MW project in Maharashtra. Both projects will be implemented on a lump sum turn key…
Author: PPD Team Date: August 19, 2025 A study by Europe Economics, commissioned by the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, has developed a methodology to estimate the electricity consumption of digital services against physical equivalents. The research assesses energy use across the full delivery chain. For digital services, this includes data centres, transmission networks, and end-user devices. For physical alternatives, it covers manufacturing, transport, retail, office delivery, and end-user devices. Unlike earlier…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 21, 2024 Borosil Renewables, a leading solar glass manufacturer in India, has called on the government to impose an anti-dumping duty on Chinese solar glass imports to safeguard domestic producers. Shreevar Kheruka, Vice Chairman of Borosil Renewables, alleged that Chinese companies are exporting solar glass to India at prices significantly below their production costs, harming Indian manufacturers. These glasses are crucial for solar panel production, which is vital for India’s…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 16, 2025 China has lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO), alleging that India’s subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries breach global trade rules. India’s Commerce Ministry said it will review the submissions before responding. China’s Commerce Ministry claimed the measures violate WTO obligations, including the principle of national treatment, and amount to prohibited import substitution subsidies that favour Indian manufacturers and hurt Chinese interests. Commerce Secretary…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 28, 2024 NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Limited, has announced the commercial operation of the first part capacity of 55 MW out of the 105 MW Shajapur Solar Project (Unit-1) in Madhya Pradesh. Following successful commissioning, the operation will take effect on November 29, 2024. The Shajapur Solar Project is part of NTPC’s larger renewable energy initiative, with a total capacity of…