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Supreme Court allows Himachal Pradesh to seek 18% free power from JSW Hydro

The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Himachal Pradesh government in its dispute with JSW Hydro Energy over free power supply, allowing the state to demand 18% of generated electricity without charge, reported CNBC.  This overturns a previous...

PNC Infratech secures 300 MW solar plus storage project in NHPC auction

PNC Infratech Ltd has been selected as one of the lowest (L1) bidders in NHPC’s Tranche-XI auction to develop an interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power project with integrated energy storage. The company secured 300 MW of solar...

India hits 50% non-fossil electricity capacity, five years ahead of target

India has reached 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, five years before its 2030 target. Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi announced the milestone, calling it a major step in India’s clean energy leadership. This...

Chhattisgarh revises electricity tariffs; domestic users hit

The Chhattisgarh government has revised electricity tariffs for the financial year 2025–26, with new rates in effect from July 1. While the changes include targeted rebates for rural and tribal regions, domestic and non-domestic users will see an...

India identifies 10 old thermal sites for potential nuclear conversion

The Indian government has identified 10 retired or ageing thermal power plant sites across multiple states for potential conversion into nuclear power plants. This marks a preliminary step in a larger plan to scale up nuclear capacity by repurposing...

Centre launches ADEETIE scheme to boost MSME energy efficiency

The Ministry of Power has launched the Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishments (ADEETIE) scheme with a total outlay of Rs 1000 crore.  ADEETIE aims to accelerate India’s transition to a low-carbon...

Assam pauses green hydrogen policy, raising investor concerns

Assam has paused its flagship green hydrogen policy, causing concern among investors already affected by reduced clean energy incentives.   The state had aimed to attract clean energy investments through subsidies and waivers. Energy firms such as...

MHI notifies guidelines for e-truck incentive scheme under PM E-DRIVE

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has issued detailed guidelines for the “Scheme to Promote Deployment of Electric Trucks in India” under the PM E-DRIVE initiative.  The scheme aims to accelerate the adoption of electric freight vehicles in the...

NLC to invest Rs 1.25 trillion to triple power capacity

NLC India Limited has announced a Rs 1.25 trillion investment plan to increase its power generation capacity from 6.7 GW to 20 GW by 2030. The expansion will span across renewable energy, thermal power, and mining. Out of the total capital outlay, Rs...

SAEL and Shakti Pumps announce new solar manufacturing investments

SAEL Industries Limited and Shakti Pumps (India) Limited have separately announced new investments aimed at expanding domestic solar manufacturing capacity, with a focus on meeting future demand and aligning with domestic content requirement (DCR)...

KPI Green wins GUVNL’s 150 MW wind project

KPI Green Energy Private Limited has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for setting up a 150 MW grid-connected wind power project under Phase IX. The LoI was issued on July 14, 2025. The project was...

Revised green hydrogen mission to launch pilot clusters and major hubs

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued revised guidelines for the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), introducing clearer implementation plans for Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters (HVICs) and Green Hydrogen Hubs.  The...

Monthly electricity futures make strong debut on NSE

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) successfully launched its Monthly Electricity Futures (ELECMBL) contracts on 14 July 2025, recording a total turnover of Rs 177.24 crore by the end of the first trading day. More than 8,100 contracts were traded...

Delhi launches Rs 8 crore pilot to shift overhead wires underground

The Delhi government has launched a Rs 8.07 crore pilot project in Shalimar Bagh to replace overhead electricity wires with underground cables, The Hindu reported. The initiative is to improve safety and reduce visual clutter across the Capital. The...

RECPDCL to deploy 3.32 million smart meters in Gujarat

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, has signed key agreements for deploying 3.32 million smart prepaid meters in Gujarat under Phase II of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)...

Arunachal village agrees to pre-feasibility study for 11,000 MW Siang dam

Residents of Riga village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district have given their consent to the state government’s proposal for a pre-feasibility report (PFR) on the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, reported The Sentinel. The agreement...

India to ban foreign access to wind turbine data amid cybersecurity fears

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will soon prohibit the sharing of operational data from Indian wind energy installations with foreign countries. The decision follows recommendations from National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and...

Juniper Green and Vibrant Energy commission solar and hybrid projects

Juniper Green Energy Private Limited has commissioned a 71 MWp solar power project at Chapalgaon village in Solapur district, Maharashtra. The project was developed through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Juniper Green Ray Two Private Limited. It marks...

Meghalaya likely to revive Kynshi Stage I hydro project

The Government of Meghalaya is likely to reinstate the old Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Athena Energy Ventures Private Limited (AEVPL) for the implementation of the Kynshi Stage I Hydro Electric Project. The project will be located on the...

Punjab to install 30 MW rooftop solar on 390 govt buildings by 2026

The Government of Punjab plans to install rooftop solar power systems with a combined capacity of 30 MW on 390 government buildings by March 2026.  The project is estimated to cost Rs 1,500 million and will be implemented by the Punjab Energy...

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