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Thiruvananthapuram wins UN Habitat Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities

Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation has been awarded the prestigious Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities, a recognition led by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN Habitat) and the Shanghai Municipality.  This award...

MNRE proposes ALMM expansion to include solar PV cells, raising concerns over cost and supply

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has proposed adding solar photovoltaic (PV) cells to its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), with implementation expected by April 2026.  This new category, termed “ALMM List-II,” would...

Trom Industries secures Rs 330 mn solar projects from Gujarat Metro Rail and Corona Remedies

Solar EPC firm Trom Industries Ltd has announced solar project contracts valued at Rs 330 million from Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) and Corona Remedies. Trom Industries secured a Rs 207 million work order from GMRC to install and maintain a...

Tata Power reduces AT&C losses in Odisha distribution business in H1 FY25

Tata Power reported reduced Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses in its Odisha power distribution business during the first half of FY25.  The investor presentation indicated improvements in two of the four discoms, TPCODL and...

AM Green places largest order for electrolyser with John Cockerill

AM Green has placed an order with John Cockerill for a 1.3 GW advanced pressurised alkaline electrolyser for its existing plant in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. This marks the largest electrolyser order in India to date.  The project, set to begin...

Tata Power’s board approves Rs 56.66 bn to set up 1,000 MW PSP

Tata Power‘s board has approved an investment of Rs 56.66 billion to develop a 1,000 MW pumped storage hydro project in Bhivpuri, Maharashtra.  The project is slated for completion over 44 months, with financing structured as 75% debt and 25%...

PM Modi inaugurates 4 MW solar project in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 4 MW solar project in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, valued at Rs 232.6 million.  This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the Statue of Unity area as an international tourist destination while promoting...

Adani Group to supply 6,500 MW of power to MSEDCL

Adani Power and Adani Renewable Energy Fifty Five, subsidiaries of the Adani Group, have entered into agreements to supply a combined 6,500 MW of power to the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL).  Adani Power has...

NTPC’s NETRA develops indigenous catalyst for CO2 to methanol conversion

NTPC‘s R&D division, NETRA, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) Dehradun, has developed an indigenous catalyst for converting CO2 into methanol.  This catalyst, crucial for chemical synthesis, facilitates CO2...

Kangra district to establish model solar village under Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Scheme

Kangra Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa announced the creation of a model solar village as part of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme. This village will act as a prototype for sustainable energy solutions, reflecting Kangra’s...

Greenzo Energy launches ‘Un Wheel,’ India’s first 1 MW alkaline electrolyzer stack

Greenzo Energy has introduced the “Un Wheel,” a 100% indigenous 1 MW alkaline electrolyzer stack designed for green hydrogen production.  Built by Indian scientists and engineers, the stack is tailored to operate effectively across diverse Indian...

Juniper Green, Jakson Green, and RIH Renewables win 200 MW GUVNL wind project auction under Phase VIII

Juniper Green Energy, Jakson Green, and RIH Renewables (EDF Renewables) have won Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL) auction to develop 200 MW of grid-connected wind power projects in India under Phase VIII. Originally launched in July 2024...

MEIL and BESCOM ink 618 MW solar power agreement under PM KUSUM

MEIL Solar Energy, a subsidiary of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL), has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) to supply solar power from 76 projects with a cumulative...

Tata Power acquires 40% stake in 600 MW Bhutan hydropower project

Tata Power Company Limited (TPCL) has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 40% equity stake in Khorlochhu Hydro Power Limited (KHPL) for the development of a 600 MW hydropower project in Bhutan, valued at Rs 69 billion.  TPCL will invest...

NLC India reports Rs 9.82 billion net profit for Q2FY25

NLC India Limited has posted a net profit of Rs 9.82 billion for the quarter ending September 2024, marking a 9.58% decrease from the Rs 10.86 billion reported in the same period last year.  However, the company’s total income rose by...

PGCIL wins bid for 8 GW transmission project in Gujarat’s Khavda REZ

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has been awarded the inter-state transmission system (ISTS) project to evacuate power from the renewable energy zone in the Khavda area of Gujarat under Phase-V (8 GW), Part A. The project will be...

Apar Industries reports 25% YoY growth in transformer oil volume for Q2FY25

Apar Industries recorded a 25% year-on-year increase in transformer oil volume in Q2FY25, driven by robust global demand. For the first half (H1) of FY25, transformer oil volume rose by 22.7%. Performance across other segments: ConductorsVolume...

Hitachi Energy achieves record order backlog of Rs 89.1 billion

Hitachi Energy India Ltd reported a record-high order backlog of Rs 89.1 billion as of September 30, 2024, marking unprecedented revenue visibility for upcoming quarters.  Orders for the quarter ending September 30 totalled Rs 19.52 billion...

Saboo Sodium Chloro expands captive solar plant at Nawa refinery

Saboo Sodium Chloro (SSCL) has announced the expansion of its captive solar power plant at the Nawa refinery in Sambhar Lake, Rajasthan.  With an additional 150 kW, the facility’s total solar capacity now reaches 650 kW. EKAM Green Ventures has...

Tata Power partners with IndusInd Bank to finance solar installations for MSEs

Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL) has partnered with IndusInd Bank to provide collateral-free solar financing options for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), offering loans ranging from Rs 1 million to Rs 20 million.  This partnership aims to...

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