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NTPC and EDF collaborate to develop hydro and PSPs in India

Author: PPD Team Date: 25/02/2025 NTPC Limited and EDF India Private Limited have signed a non-binding term sheet to collaborate on the development of pumped storage projects and hydro projects integrated with renewable energy initiatives. The...

PFCCL re-invites bids for Odisha transmission project

Author: PPD Team Date: 25/02/2025 PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) re-invited Request for Proposal (RfP) bids for selection of transmission service provider (TSP) through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process for the “Construction of...

Adani Power plans 30,000 MW nuclear capacity

Author: PPD Team Date: 25/02/2025 Adani Power Limited (APL) is planning to develop 30,000 MW of nuclear power capacity, aiming to replace its thermal power projects (TPPs) with nuclear power projects (NPPs).  The TPPs will be phased out as their...

DVC to begin work on Chandrapura ultra supercritical project

Author: PPD Team Date: 25/02/2025 Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is set to begin construction on the 1,600 MW Chandrapura Ultra Supercritical Power Project.  The project has received in-principle approval from the Central Government. DVC plans to...

ReNew reports Rs 21.2 billion revenue in Q3 FY 2024-25, net loss widens

Author: PPD Team Date: 24/02/2025 ReNew has announced its financial results for the third quarter of FY 2024-25, ending December 31, 2024. The company recorded a revenue of Rs 21.2 billion, marking a 10 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase from Rs...

Solarium Green Energy wins Rs 558.45 million rooftop solar orders

Author: PPD Team Date: 24/02/2025 Solarium Green Energy Limited has received Letter of Awards (LoAs) worth Rs 558.46 million from NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN) for setting up a cumulative 17.223 MW rooftop solar power projects across four...

GE Power secures orders from NTPC and MP Power

Author: PPD Team Date: 24/02/2025 GE Power India Limited has received work orders worth Rs 403.38 million from NTPC Limited and M.P. Power Generating Company Limited for supplying steam turbine parts and boiler panel services. The order from NTPC...

Power Ministry revises bidding norms for wind-solar hybrid projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 24/02/2025 The Ministry of Power has amended the tariff-based competitive bidding process for wind-solar hybrid projects to improve project execution and grid integration. Under the revised guidelines, procurers can specify...

Tata Power-DDL partners with Probus for Bluetooth-enabled smart metering

Author: PPD Team Date: 24/02/2025 Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has partnered with Probus Smart Things to enhance smart metering technology through a Universal Network Interface Card (NIC) with Bluetooth-enabled communication.  The...

Torrent Power sets up subsidiary for renewable energy projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 24/02/2025 Torrent Green Energy Private Limited (TGEPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Torrent Power Limited (TPL), has incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary, Torrent Urja 30 Private Limited (TU30), for the implementation...

PFCCL incorporates SPV for Kakinada green hydrogen transmission project

Author: PPD Team Date: 24/02/2025 PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) has incorporated Kakinada I Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the development of the transmission system for proposed green hydrogen and green ammonia projects...

MoEFCC clears ToR for Saidongar pumped storage projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 24/02/2025 The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) granted Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 3,000 MW Saidongar I (Closed loop) Pumped Storage Project and the 1,200 MW Saidongar II (Closed loop) Pumped...

RenewSys to supply 72.5 MWp TOPCon solar modules to Radiance Renewables

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/02/2025 RenewSys has secured a contract to manufacture and supply 72.5 MWp of 590 Wp tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) glass-to-glass solar modules to Radiance Renewables. The deliveries are scheduled for completion...

Vikram Solar expands capacity to 4,500 MW

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/02/2025 Vikram Solar Limited has increased its manufacturing capacity by 1,000 MW at its Falta facility in West Bengal and upgraded its Oragadam facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The expansion enables the production of...

NTPC and Bharat Light partner for green hydrogen and carbon capture

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/02/2025 NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Bharat Light and Power Private Limited (BLP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance green energy initiatives and support India’s carbon neutrality goals...

Waaree wins solar module supply contract for 250 MW NHPC project

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/02/2025 Waaree Renewable Energy Technologies Limited, formerly Sangam Renewables Limited, secured a contract from Khaba Renewable Energy Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Engie, to supply solar modules for a 250...

Matel partners with Honda Power for EV battery-swapping solutions

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/02/2025 Matel Motion & Energy Solutions Private Limited has partnered with Honda Power Pack Energy India Private Limited (HEID) to integrate its ePowertrain with HEID’s swappable battery system.  This collaboration aims...

Anvil Cables and Wirepas deploy cloud-based prepaid metering in India

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/02/2025 Anvil Cables Private Limited, an Indian manufacturer of wires and cables for power transmission, has partnered with Wirepas, a global IoT connectivity firm, to implement a cloud-based electricity prepayment solution...

EAC recommends EC for Uri-I Stage II Hydro Electric Project

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/02/2025 The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recommended the grant of environmental clearance (EC) for the Uri-I Stage II Hydro Electric Project. The...

Advait Energy sets up subsidiary for power transmission tools

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/02/2025 Advait Energy Transitions Limited, formerly Advait Infratech Limited, has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Advait Transmission Tools Private Limited, for power transmission lines (TLs) work.  The subsidiary...

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Author: PPD Team Date: 23/07/2025 The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has approved a...

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Author: PPD Team Date: 23/07/2025 NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has signed a Memorandum...

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Author: PPD Team Date: 23/07/2025 All five units of Tata Power’s Mundra power plant have remained...

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Author: PPD Team Date: 22/07/2025 A report backed by Invest Qatar and Iberdrola Innovation Middle...

Kerala rooftop solar users demand withdrawal of 2025 draft regulations

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/07/2025 The Kerala Domestic Solar Prosumers Community (KDSPC) has called...

Patel Engineering wins Rs 240 crore NHPC contract for Teesta-V hydro project

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/07/2025 Patel Engineering Ltd. has secured a Rs 239.98 crore contract from...