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West Bengal invests Rs 24.5 billion in thermal plant upgrades and renewables

Author: PPD Team Date: 28/11/2024 The West Bengal government is investing Rs 24.5 billion to modernize three thermal power plants, Power Minister Aroop Biswas announced.  The Sagardighi plant upgrade will cost Rs 16.1 billion, Bandel Rs 6.5 billion...

India, ISA sign pact to implement solar projects in Indo-Pacific region

Author: PPD Team Date: 28/11/2024 India has signed a Project Implementation Agreement (PIA) with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to execute solar energy projects in Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles.  This initiative, aligned with the...

CEA recognizes surface hydrokinetic turbine technology

Author: PPD Team Date: 28/11/2024 The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has officially recognized Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology under the hydropower category to promote innovation and alternative methods for achieving net-zero...

NCT recommends two ISTS projects in Madhya Pradesh for final approval

Author: PPD Team Date: 28/11/2024 The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended two interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects to the Ministry of Power (MoP) for final clearance under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB)...

UJVN approves civil and H&M works for hydro project in Uttarakhand

Author: PPD Team Date: 28/11/2024 The Board of Directors of Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVN) has approved civil and hydro-mechanical (H&M) works for the 120 MW Sirkari Bhyol-Rupsiabagar Hydro Electric Project.  The project, comprising...

Sembcorp to build 300-MW wind-solar hybrid project for NTPC

Author: PPD Team Date: 28/11/2024 Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries has been awarded the contract to build, own, and operate a 300-MW wind-solar hybrid power project for NTPC, as part of NTPC’s 1.2-GW renewable energy bid.  The project will...

Waaree Renewable wins EPC contract for 2012.47 MWp solar project

Author: PPD Team Date: 28/11/2024 Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd. has received a term sheet to execute the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of a 2012.47 MWp DC ground-mounted solar photovoltaic project.  The project is valued at...

KEC International wins Rs 17.04 billion T&D orders from PGCIL

Author: PPD Team Date: 28/11/2024 KEC International Ltd. has secured new Transmission and Distribution (T&D) orders worth Rs 17.04 billion from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL).  The projects include the design, supply, and...

NTPC REL declares commercial operation of 55 MW Shajapur solar unit

Author: PPD Team Date: 28/11/2024 NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Limited, has announced the commercial operation of the first part capacity of 55 MW out of the 105 MW Shajapur Solar Project...

Orissa Alloy Steel secures Kerendari-BC North coal block

Author: PPD Team Date: 27/11/2024 On the third day of the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions, Orissa Alloy Steel Private Limited secured the partially explored Kerendari-BC North coal block in Jharkhand, which has geological reserves of 600...

Orient Solar plans capacity expansion to 2 GW by mid-2025

Author: PPD Team Date: 27/11/2024 Orient Solar has announced plans to increase its production capacity from 800 MW to 2 GW by mid-2025.  This expansion involves an investment of Rs 1.30 billion, covering capital expenditure, land, and building...

Insolation Green Energy inks Rs 100 billion MoU with Rajasthan government

Author: PPD Team Date: 27/11/2024 Insolation Green Energy Private Limited, a subsidiary of Insolation Energy Limited, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan government during the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit...

APM Terminals Pipavav signs renewable energy deal with CleanMax

Author: PPD Team Date: 27/11/2024 APM Terminals Pipavav has entered a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Brookfield-backed CleanMax to source renewable energy from a hybrid wind-solar project in Gujarat. The hybrid project includes 3.50 MW...

Premier Energies subsidiaries secure Rs 10.87 billion solar contracts

Author: PPD Team Date: 27/11/2024 Premier Energies Global Environment Private Limited, Premier Energies International Private Limited, and Premier Energies Photovoltaic Private Limited, subsidiaries of Premier Energies Limited, have secured contracts...

WAPCOS invites bids for EIA on Togo solar electrification project

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 WAPCOS Limited, a Mini Ratna PSU under India’s Ministry of Jal Shakti, has issued a tender inviting local Togolese agencies to conduct an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for a solar...

Waaree Energies secures 600 MWp solar module order

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 Waaree Energies Limited has secured an order to supply up to 600 MWp of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to a leading Indian renewable energy developer.  The delivery of these high-efficiency modules is scheduled to...

NTPC Green Energy and MAHAGENCO form JV for renewable energy parks

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, and Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) have established a joint venture company, MAHAGENCO NTPC Green Energy Private Limited...

Siemens reports 45% profit growth in Q4 FY 2024

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 Siemens Limited posted strong Q4 FY 2024 financial results, with a 45% increase in profit after tax to Rs 7.75 billion and an 11% revenue rise to Rs 58.94 billion. New orders grew by 37% to Rs 61.64 billion.  For the...

Adani Green Energy establishes new subsidiary for renewable energy projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has established a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Adani Hydro Energy Five Limited (AHE5L), through its subsidiary Adani Saur Urja (KA) Limited.  Incorporated on November 26, 2024, AHE5L...

NTPC Green signs MoU for 2000 MW renewable energy projects in Chhattisgarh

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) to develop renewable energy projects...

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