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Odisha clears Rs 38.79 billion investments, plans 200 MWh battery storage

The Odisha government has approved 17 investment proposals worth Rs 38.79 billion through its State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA). These include key energy sector developments. Iron Triangle Limited will invest Rs 3.10 billion to...

Raminfo wins Rs 4,740 million LoA for 73 MW rooftop solar

Raminfo Limited has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) worth Rs 4,740 million from Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) for rooftop solar projects. The award was issued on June 17, 2025. The project includes the design, supply...

Delhi plans 30 MW canal top solar project on Najafgarh Drain

The Delhi government plans to develop a 30 MW canal top solar power project on the 51 km Najafgarh Drain using the public-private partnership (PPP) model. In Phase I, solar panels will be installed over six pockets along a 6 km stretch between Dhansa...

Andritz to supply E&M systems for Adani’s 1,500 MW Tarali PSP

Andritz has secured a contract from Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) to supply electromechanical (E&M) equipment for the 1,500 MW Tarali pumped storage project (PSP) in Maharashtra’s Satara district. The scope includes the design...

Haryana’s vehicle curbs and EV shift to impact electricity demand

The Government of Haryana has announced a phased action plan to control air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). From January 1, 2026, only electric or compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered two-wheelers, light commercial vehicles, and...

REC incorporates SPV for Rajgarh–Neemuch transmission project

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, has incorporated Rajgarh Neemuch Power Transmission Limited as a new special purpose vehicle (SPV) for an inter-state transmission project in Madhya...

Nepal begins 40 MW power export to Bangladesh via Indian grid

Nepal has started supplying 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh using India’s transmission system. The power flow began at midnight on June 15, 2025, according to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). This follows a trilateral agreement signed...

CG Power wins its largest-ever single order of Rs 641 crore

CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited has secured its largest-ever single order — a Rs 641-crore contract from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL). The order is for 765kV Transformer Package 7TR-12-Bulk.  It covers the supply of...

CERC proposes first amendment to power market regulations, 2025

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a draft of the first amendment to the Power Market Regulations, 2021. Dated 17 June 2025, the draft aims to reflect evolving market trends, including the rise of virtual contracts and...

NTPC declares COD of Unit-3 at North Karanpura TPP in Jharkhand

NTPC Limited has declared the Commercial Operation Date (COD) for Unit-3 (660 MW) of the North Karanpura Thermal Power Project (TPP) on June 15, 2025. The plant is located near Tandwa town in Chatra district of Jharkhand. The project comprises three...

PFCCL incorporates three new SPVs for key transmission projects

PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) has incorporated three new special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to implement power transmission projects in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. These SPVs were formed to execute projects under the Tariff-Based...

Dharan Infra forms solar subsidiary to expand renewable energy business

Dharan Infra EPC Limited has approved the creation of a new wholly-owned subsidiary called Dharan Infra Solar Private Limited.   The new company will focus on setting up solar power projects across the country. Its activities will also include...

Coal Ministry allocates 200th coal mine

The Ministry of Coal has allocated its 200th coal mine, marking a major milestone in India’s ongoing coal sector reforms. The Marwatola–II coal block has been awarded to Singhal Business Private Limited. The Nominated Authority stressed the...

41 bids received for 11 coal blocks under 12th round of commercial auction

The Ministry of Coal opened bids for the 12th round of commercial coal block auctions on June 16, 2025. Out of 22 coal blocks offered (excluding six underground blocks), bids were received for 11 blocks. A total of 41 bids were submitted, both online...

DGT and Shell India launch EV and green skills training in five states

The Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has partnered with Shell India to roll out a green skills and electric vehicle (EV) training programme. Edunet Foundation is implementing...

Rayzon Solar to file Rs 15 billion IPO papers with SEBI

Rayzon Solar Limited plans to file draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) worth about Rs 15 billion. The offer will consist of a fresh issue of equity shares. The company has appointed...

Power Ministry updates contract rules, invites experts for hydro dispute resolution

On June 16, 2025, the Ministry of Power issued amendments to its 2021 guidelines on the Model Contract Provision for “Dispute Avoidance Mechanism” in hydro power projects. This mechanism involves appointing Independent Engineers (IEs) to resolve...

MNRE invites proposals for innovation challenge on solar and battery circularity

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a nationwide innovation challenge focused on circularity in renewable energy technologies. The challenge targets batteries and solar photovoltaics and invites proposals from Indian R&D...

ACME commissions 19.8 MW wind power in Gujarat

ACME Pokhran Solar Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings Limited, commissioned 19.8 MW wind power capacity in Shapar, Gujarat, on June 13, 2025. This forms part of its 50 MW grid-connected wind power project under Phase II...

UPSIDA earmarks industrial hubs for solar projects

The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has selected industrial zones across the state to set up solar power plants. The move falls under the Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2022 and was announced on June 15, 2025. Sites...

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