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CEA proposes safety norms for battery energy storage systems in 2025 draft

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released the Draft First Amendment to the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2025.  The amendment introduces new safety requirements for Battery...

PFC invites PMA bids for three transmission projects

Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has invited bids in three separate packages to provide project management assistance (PMA) for transmission infrastructure works across Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. All contracts are scheduled for completion...

Jakson Group expands solar O&M to 5 GWp

Jakson Green Renewables, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jakson Power Private Limited, has secured third-party operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts totalling 1 GWp. With this, its solar O&M portfolio has grown to 5 GWp. The new contracts...

PEKB coal mine becomes Chhattisgarh’s first to run entirely on solar power

The Parsa East and Kanta Basan (PEKB) coal mine in Surguja, Chhattisgarh, has become the first coal mine in the state — and among the first in India — to achieve full energy self-sufficiency using solar power. Operated by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut...

Saatvik, Solarium, and Ahaan announce new solar module manufacturing plans

India’s solar manufacturing capacity is set to expand significantly with new projects announced by Saatvik Solar Industries, Solarium Green Energy, and Ahaan Solar. Saatvik Solar Industries Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Saatvik Green...

Crompton wins Rs 1.01 billion order for solar pumps

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has received a letter of award from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) for the supply and installation of 4,500 off-grid solar photovoltaic water pumping systems. The contract is valued at Rs 1.01...

Only two underground coal blocks receive bids in 12th auction round

The Ministry of Coal’s Nominated Authority opened bids for six underground coal blocks under the 12th round of commercial coal auctions. Bids were received for only two blocks. Only two of the six blocks received bids, with a total of 14 bids...

REC PDCL invites bids for transmission system linked to 2,000 MW solar park in Karnataka

REC Power Distribution Company Limited (REC PDCL) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) for selecting a transmission service provider (TSP) on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis. The project supports evacuation of power from a planned...

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...

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