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Sumitomo, AMPIN collaborate to develop 1 GW RE in India

Sumitomo Corporation has formed a joint venture with AMPIN Energy Transition Pvt Ltd to form AMPIN C&I Power Pvt Ltd for developing renewable energy assets in India and promoting corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for supplying renewable...

PGCIL completes delayed interstate transmission system for Rajasthan’s solar energy zones

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) recently commissioned an interstate transmission system (ISTS) under “Powergrid Bhadla Transmission Ltd.” The project, officially named the “Transmission system strengthening scheme for evacuation of...

Sunsure signs PPA to supply 21 MW solar power to Lupin

Sunsure Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to provide 21 MW (31.5 MWp) of solar power to pharmaceutical giant Lupin. The power will be sourced from Sunsure’s 100 MW (150 MWp) solar plant in Solapur, Maharashtra, boosting...

Tata Electronics, TCS to develop India’s first domestic semiconductor chips by 2026

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is collaborating with Tata Electronics to introduce India’s first domestically produced semiconductor chips by 2026. Tata Electronics is leading the manufacturing efforts, targeting industries such as automotive...

NTPC partners with USAID to achieve net zero emissions in townships, offices by 2025

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 among four bidders for Jamnagar ISTS project

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’s top-quality zinc used in India’s heaviest power transmission steel pole

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...

Record tariff set for Khavda IV-C ISTS project

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 signs 300 MW solar PPA with NTPC for Rajasthan project

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...

Union Cabinet approves PM E-DRIVE Scheme with Rs 109 billion outlay to boost electric mobility

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 issues RePowering, Refurbishment and Life Extension Policy 2024 for wind energy

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 to supply TOPCON modules for BluPine Energy’s solar project in Gujarat

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...

MNRE releases draft guidelines for rooftop solar scheme ‘PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana’

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 secures Rs 3 billion order for 100,000 solar street lights in Bihar

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, ASMPT partner for semiconductor assembly

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...

NCT approves TBCB route for Rs 100 billion interstate transmission projects

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...

MNRE issues draft amendment to ALMM List-II for solar PV cells

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...

DERC issues draft regulations for intrastate transmission projects under TBCB

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 partners with IIT Bombay to boost photovoltaic innovation

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 to expand in South India with launch of TOPCon solar modules

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...

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