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Bihar unveils 2025 renewable energy policy

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/07/2025 The Bihar Cabinet has approved the Bihar Renewable Energy Policy 2025, replacing its 2017 version. The new policy sets a five-year target to develop 23,968 MW of renewable energy capacity and 6.1 GWh of energy...

Gentari and Shell partner to enable EV charger roaming in India

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/07/2025 Gentari Green Mobility India and Shell India have launched a roaming partnership that allows electric vehicle (EV) users to access each other’s charging infrastructure through a single interface. Starting July 10...

India retains 15.5% equity return norm for nuclear power plants till FY28

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/07/2025 The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has finalised tariff norms for nuclear power projects for the five years beginning FY23. The return on equity remains fixed at 15.5 per cent, in line with norms for thermal...

NLC India to invest Rs 16.3 billion in renewables arm

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/07/2025 NLC India Limited has approved an equity investment of up to Rs 16.30 billion in its wholly-owned subsidiary, NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL). The in-principle approval is subject to clearances from the...

TPSDI opens green energy skill centre in Delhi

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/07/2025 Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI) has launched a new green energy skill centre in Rohini, New Delhi. The centre will train individuals in key renewable energy technologies, including solar photovoltaic...

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana float bids for over 1.4 GW rooftop and pump solar projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/07/2025 New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (NREDCAP) has invited bids to set up 1,198.21 MWp of rooftop solar projects under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG-MBY). The...

Delhi to install rooftop solar on 989 buildings

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/07/2025 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is planning to install rooftop solar power systems on 989 of its municipal buildings. The initiative will be implemented by NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) under the Renewable...

Operations begin at Rehar-I hydro project in Chhattisgarh

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/07/2025 Chhattisgarh Hydro Power LLP, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sarda Energy and Minerals Limited, has commenced commercial operations at the Rehar-I Small Hydro Power Project (SHEP) in Chhattisgarh. The plant was...

TANGEDCO plans to revive Uppur and Ennore power projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/07/2025 Reportedly, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) is exploring new financing and execution models to revive two key thermal power projects. The utility may partner with central public sector...

BCCL restarts coal production at legacy PB Project in Jharkhand

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/07/2025 Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has restarted coal production at its legacy PB Project in Jharkhand. This is the first operational project under the mine developer and...

Prostarm to set up 1.2 GWh BESS manufacturing unit in Haryana

Author: PPD Team Date: 10/07/2025 Prostarm Info Systems has announced the establishment of a 1.2 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility in Reliance MET City, Jhajjar, Haryana. The plant is expected to be commissioned by the...

MNRE clarifies ALMM rules for captive govt solar projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 10/07/2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified ALMM rules for behind-the-meter solar projects used for captive consumption by government entities and public sector enterprises. Projects commissioned...

Hindustan Powerprojects begins work on 300 MW solar project for UPPCL

Author: PPD Team Date: 10/07/2025 Hindustan Powerprojects Private Limited (HPPPL) has started construction of a 300 MW (435 MWp) Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar power project in Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh. The project is part of...

Rajesh Power secures order for rural and tribal power upgrades in Gujarat

Author: PPD Team Date: 10/07/2025 Rajesh Power Limited has received a turnkey contract worth Rs 2.20 billion from Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL). The order involves the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 11 kV medium...

Shakti Pumps raises Rs 2.93 billion through QIP

Author: PPD Team Date: 10/07/2025 Shakti Pumps has completed its qualified institutions placement (QIP) issue, raising Rs 2.926 billion from institutional investors. The shares were issued at Rs 918.00 each, reflecting a 4.97 per cent discount to the...

Uttarakhand approves geothermal energy policy to tap Himalayan hot springs

Author: PPD Team Date: 10/07/2025 The Uttarakhand cabinet has approved the Uttarakhand Geo-Thermal Energy Policy 2025 to promote scientific research and development of geothermal energy resources in the state.  The decision was made at a cabinet...

RECPDCL incorporates new SPVs for RE-linked transmission projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 10/07/2025 REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, has set up three new Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to implement upcoming transmission infrastructure projects. The...

Adani Power acquires Reliance’s Butibori thermal project

Author: PPD Team Date: 10/07/2025 Adani Power Limited (APL) has completed the acquisition of Vidarbha Industries Power Limited (VIPL) for an estimated Rs 40 billion. The deal, finalised on July 7, 2025, gives APL ownership of the Butibori Thermal...

MSETCL proposes new substations and nine transmission upgrades

Author: PPD Team Date: 10/07/2025 Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) has identified three new sites near Nashik for setting up 33/11 kV substations. The proposed locations are Vilholi, MERI, and Trimbakeshwar...

PMG proposes transmission scheme for solar zones in Rajasthan and Gujarat

Author: PPD Team Date: 10/07/2025 The Project Monitoring Group (PMG) has proposed a major transmission scheme to support solar power zones in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The plan was discussed in a meeting held on July 3, 2025. PMG functions under Invest...

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India retains 15.5% equity return norm for nuclear power plants till FY28

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Author: PPD Team Date: 11/07/2025 Solar power generated a record 22.1 per cent of the European...

NLC India to invest Rs 16.3 billion in renewables arm

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/07/2025 NLC India Limited has approved an equity investment of up to Rs...

TPSDI opens green energy skill centre in Delhi

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/07/2025 Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI) has launched a new...

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana float bids for over 1.4 GW rooftop and pump solar projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/07/2025 New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra...

Delhi to install rooftop solar on 989 buildings

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/07/2025 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is planning to install...

Operations begin at Rehar-I hydro project in Chhattisgarh

Author: PPD Team Date: 11/07/2025 Chhattisgarh Hydro Power LLP, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sarda...