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Insolation Green Energy wins Rs 7.33 bn contracts for solar PV module supply

Insolation Green Energy Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Insolation Energy Limited, has secured contracts worth Rs 7,330.4 million from KPI Green Energy Limited for supplying N-type bifacial (G to G) solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. The...

Andhra Pradesh explores small nuclear power plants

The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) has shown interest in setting up small nuclear power plants (NPPs) in the state. NTPC Limited has identified a potential site near Anakapalle and submitted a proposal to the state government. The government is...

Assam signs MoU with Hedge5 for 5 MW RTC RE power project

The Government of Assam (GoA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hedge5 Manufacturing Solution Private Limited to develop a 5 MW Round-The-Clock (RTC) renewable energy project, integrating solar, wind, and battery energy storage...

CCI approves JSW Neo Energy’s acquisition of 4,696 MW RE assets from O2 Power

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved JSW Neo Energy Private Limited’s acquisition of 4,696 MW renewable energy projects from O2 Power Private Limited. JSW Neo Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited (JSWEL). Under...

Four firms win bids for 1,200 MW ISTS-connected hybrid project

On March 18, 2025, four firms secured bids to develop the 1,200 MW Inter State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid project (NTPC-03) across India. NLC India Limited won the largest share, securing 450 MW at a tariff of Rs 3.35 per...

Sillahalla hydel project faces opposition over ecological concerns in Nilgiris

The Sillahalla Ecology and Social Protection Association (SESPA) has urged the Tamil Nadu government to scrap the 2,000 MW Sillahalla Hydel Power Project, citing concerns about the fragile ecology of the Nilgiris. The project, estimated to cost Rs...

JSW Energy signs PPA for 1,600 MW project in West Bengal, revives Odisha plant

JSW Energy Limited (JSWEL) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) for a 1,600 MW supercritical/ultra-supercritical thermal power plant. The agreement was finalised on...

Jakson Green to invest Rs 86.66 billion in renewable energy expansion

Jakson Green plans to invest up to Rs 86.66 billion over the next four years to expand its renewable energy portfolio.  The investment will be financed through a mix of debt and equity as the company strengthens its position in the sector. Originally...

Amrut Energy raises Rs 1 billion to expand solar pump manufacturing

Amrut Energy has secured Rs 1 billion in funding from private equity investors to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and expand operations in underserved regions. The Ahmedabad-based company specializes in solar-powered water pump systems, which...

UK and Odisha partner to boost clean energy and net-zero goals

The UK Government and Odisha Energy Department are collaborating to accelerate Odisha’s transition to net zero.  The collaboration focuses on clean energy, industrial decarbonisation, and urban sustainability, with plans to add 10.9 GW of renewable...

India completes concept design of Bharat Small Modular Reactor

India has completed the concept design of the Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR), moving it closer to deployment. Following approval, the reactor is expected to be constructed within 72 months. BSMRs are modified versions of India’s 200 MWe...

Power Grid approves Rs 3.41 billion for two transmission projects

The Committee of Directors (CoD) on investment of projects at Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has approved two major transmission projects, with a total investment of Rs 3.41 billion. The approval was granted on March 13, 2025. The...

Three new renewable energy deals signed for wind and solar projects

India’s renewable energy sector continues to expand with new agreements in wind and solar power. Datta Power Infra, Solarium Green Energy Limited, and Jubilant Infrastructure Limited have each secured deals to support clean energy deployment across...

Andhra Pradesh releases operational guidelines for Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024

The Andhra Pradesh Energy Department has issued operational guidelines under the Integrated Clean Energy (ICE) Policy 2024, covering resource allocation, land allotment, grid connectivity, open access, banking facilities, and project migration.   To...

NTPC commissions 105 MW solar unit in Madhya Pradesh

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has fully commissioned the 105 MW Unit-1 of its solar power project in Madhya Pradesh.  The final 50 MW capacity under the project began commercial operations on March 13, 2025, completing the development of...

India commissions third 700 MW indigenous nuclear reactor in Rajasthan

India has taken another step towards energy security by commissioning Unit 7 of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (RAPP-7) at Rawatbhata.  The 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR), developed by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd...

JSW Neo Energy acquires Virya Infrapower for Rs 75.4 million

JSW Neo Energy Limited has completed the acquisition of a 100 per cent equity stake in Virya Infrapower Private Limited for an enterprise value of Rs 75.4 million.  The transaction, finalized on the same day as the signing of the share purchase...

Gensol Engineering to raise Rs 6 billion, aims for zero net-debt

Gensol Engineering Limited has approved fundraising of up to Rs 6 billion to strengthen its balance sheet and move towards a zero net-debt position. The company plans to raise Rs 4 billion through foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs) and Rs 2...

REC to finance pumped storage projects in Kerala

REC Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Energy Management Centre (EMC), Government of Kerala, to finance pumped storage projects (PSPs) in the state over the next five years. The investment, estimated at Rs 183.6 billion...

Indian and Russian firms partner for advanced grid monitoring solutions

Sharika Enterprises Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Russia’s Engineering Center Energoservice (ENS) to bring advanced grid monitoring solutions to India.   Under the agreement, Sharika Enterprises has secured exclusive rights...

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