NTPC has signed an MoU with USAID’s India Mission to create a roadmap for transforming its townships and offices into net zero establishments. NTPC aims to achieve net zero Scope 2 emissions in its townships and offices by FY 2025-26. Efforts...
Reliance Industries Ltd is one of four bidders shortlisted for the interstate transmission system (ISTS) project in Gujarat, managed by Jamnagar Transmission Ltd. This marks a potential entry for Reliance into interstate power transmission...
Hindustan Zinc Ltd has announced that its premium zinc was used in the galvanization process for India’s heaviest power transmission steel pole. The 400kV dual pole structure, standing 57 meters tall, was galvanized using Hindustan Zinc’s special...
Sterlite Power has secured the Khavda IV-C interstate transmission system (ISTS) project with an annual tariff of Rs 13.15 billion, the highest ever for an ISTS scheme under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. Competing bids from...
Apraava Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTPC Ltd for a 300 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar energy project in Rajasthan. Secured through an e-reverse auction at a tariff of Rs 2.65 per kWh, the project...
The Union Cabinet has approved the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme, with a Rs 109 billion budget over two years, aimed at accelerating electric mobility in India. The scheme provides Rs 36.79 billion...
Tamil Nadu has introduced the RePowering, Refurbishment, and Life Extension Policy 2024 for wind energy generators (WEGs), effective until March 31, 2030. The policy mandates that all WEGs completing their 20-year operational life must undertake...
Grew Energy has signed a module supply agreement with BluPine Energy Private Limited for a solar project in Banaskantha, Gujarat. Grew Energy will provide BluPine with advanced TOPCON modules, commonly used in commercial and industrial solar power...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has unveiled draft guidelines for financial assistance and payment security under the ‘PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana‘ rooftop solar scheme. These guidelines focus on providing central...
ITI Limited has received an order worth Rs 3 billion from the Bihar Renewable Energy Development Authority (BREDA) to supply and install 100,000 solar street light systems under the Mukhyamantri Gramin Solar Street Light Yojana. The project will...
Tata Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ASMPT Singapore to establish semiconductor assembly equipment infrastructure for its chip packaging units in Assam and Karnataka. This partnership will enhance workforce training...
The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its 22nd meeting on August 23, 2024, recommended the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route for four interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes, with a total project outlay exceeding Rs 100...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a draft amendment to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, effective from April 1, 2026, to accommodate rising solar PV cell...
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has released draft regulations to establish the threshold size for intrastate transmission system (InSTS) schemes developed under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) mechanism. The...
Grew Energy Pvt Ltd, a solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing company, has entered into a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) to advance innovation and excellence in photovoltaic technology. This...
Gautam Solar is set to expand its footprint in South India by launching TOPCon solar modules from its newly established warehouses in Karnataka and Kerala. These advanced facilities are designed to ensure efficient distribution and easy accessibility...
HPL Electric & Power Ltd announced that its outstanding order book as of July 30, 2024, stands at over Rs. 37 billion. This substantial order book indicates a strong pipeline, ensuring sustained revenue generation and growth opportunities for the...