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NTPC starts operations on 110 MW solar capacity in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has commenced commercial operations on a cumulative 110 MW capacity under two major solar power projects in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Rajasthan: NTPC REL started commercial...

Centre allocates 5,000 MW solar projects under PM-KUSUM in Rajasthan

The Central Government has approved an additional 5,000 MW of decentralized solar power projects under Component A of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) program in Rajasthan. This allocation supports the...

NERPSIP in Nagaland and Tripura to be commissioned by March 2025

The North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) in Nagaland and Tripura is expected to be completed by March 2025. Construction work under NERPSIP has been completed in Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. However, five...

NTPC to commission Unit-III of North Karanpura power project by March 2025

NTPC Limited plans to commission Unit-III of the North Karanpura (Pakri Barwadih) Power Project by March 2025. The project, located near Tandwa town in Chatra district, Jharkhand, involves three units of 660 MW each and is being developed at an...

SJVN to commission Unit-I of Buxar power project by March 2025

SJVN Limited plans to commission Unit-I of the Chausa Coal-Based Power Project, also called the Buxar Thermal Power Plant, by March 2025. The project, located in Chausa, Buxar district, Bihar, involves two units of 660 MW each and is being developed...

CEA proposes regional standing committees for transmission system review

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed setting up regional standing committees to review intrastate and interstate transmission systems. This initiative is part of an amendment to the “Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria.” Five...

Advait Energy wins contract for HTLS conductor installation in Gujarat

Advait Energy Transitions (formerly Advait Infratech) has secured a contract from Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO) for upgrading critical 66 kV transmission lines in Surendranagar Circle, Gujarat. The project involves the supply...

GMR Power secures loan for smart metering in Uttar Pradesh

GMR Power and Urban Infra (GPUIL) has secured approval from the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) to part-finance a Rs 34.67 billion project for installing and maintaining 7.569 million smart meters across key regions in Uttar...

NTPC REL partners with Deendayal Port Authority for green hydrogen project

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Deendayal Port Authority to establish a green hydrogen fueling station and deploy 11 hydrogen-powered buses at Kandla Port, Gujarat. This initiative seeks to...

Mahindra unveils new EV and battery assembly facility in Chakan

Mahindra has opened a new manufacturing and battery assembly facility at its Chakan plant, dedicated to producing Electric Origin SUVs. The facility, powered entirely by renewable energy, operates as a water-positive unit within Mahindra’s Chakan...

MNRE updates ALMM, adds 1,541 MW solar capacity

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated its approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM), increasing India’s total solar module manufacturing capacity under the list to 64.56 GW. The latest update includes two new...

CG Power wins reactor package contract from PGCIL

CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited has secured a Rs 583 million contract from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL).  The contract covers the supply of 400kV Shunt Reactors, including 2X125MVAR, 2X80MVAR, and 2X50MVAR reactors, under...

Hartek Group secures Rs 1.17 bn power project from PGCIL in Gujarat

Hartek Group’s Power System business unit has secured a Rs 1.17 billion project in Gujarat from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL).  The project involves the extension of a 765kV AIS substation and 400/220kV substation work. Simarpreet...

Odisha approves Rs 447.93 billion investments

The Odisha government has approved five industrial projects worth Rs 447.93 billion. This includes: Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (Rs 87.43 billion) Project: Crude Oil Storage facilities Jobs: 5,130 Location: Jajpur Inox Solar Limited...

CCI approves Tata Electronics’ acquisition of stake in Pegatron India

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Tata Electronics (TEPL) to acquire a 60 per cent stake in Pegatron India, the Indian arm of Taiwan’s Pegatron Corporation.  The acquisition, which will occur in two phases, is part of Tata...

BHEL commissions two units of Punatsangchhu-II Hydro Project in Bhutan

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has commissioned two units of the 6×170-MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II) in Bhutan.  The project, part of a bilateral agreement between the Government of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan...

CCI approves Gentari Renewables India’s acquisition of 21 SPVs

The Competition Commission of India has approved Gentari Renewables India’s acquisition of 21 special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and holding companies engaged in solar and wind power generation and sales.  Gentari Renewables India, a subsidiary of...

Oben Electric raises $5.82 million in Series A funding

Oben Electric has secured $5.82 million in its Series A funding round, with contributions from Ambis Holding US, Kuberan Ventures, Karimjee Group, Mission Vertical’s US-based venture capital entity, and several family offices.  The funds will be used...

EMO Energy raises $6.2 million in Series A funding

EMO Energy has secured $6.2 million in its Series A funding round, led by Subhkam Ventures with participation from Transition VC.  The funds will be used to scale the company’s advanced battery solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage...

Teerth Gopicon and Reliance Industries awarded SJVN’s tender

Teerth Gopicon and Reliance Industries have secured SJVN’s tender to develop 5,830 kW of grid-connected solar projects under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.  Teerth Gopicon was awarded 5,705 kW, and Reliance Industries 125 kW.  The projects...

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