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CRI Pumps to supply 25,000 solar pumps to Maharashtra

Author: PPD Team Date: 03/01/2025 CRI Pumps has been empanelled by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to supply 25,000 solar pumping systems under the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump (MTSKP) scheme.  Valued at Rs 7.54 billion...

IRFC partners with REMC to finance renewable energy projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 03/01/2025 Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Renewable Energy Management Centre (REMC) to finance renewable energy projects supplying power to Indian Railways. The...

CERC releases amendments to cross-border electricity trade regulations

Author: PPD Team Date: 03/01/2025 The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released the draft CERC (Cross Border Trade of Electricity) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2024, under the Electricity Act, 2003. The draft introduces updates...

GERC approves Jubilant Infrastructure’s 9 MW hybrid power PPA

Author: PPD Team Date: 03/01/2025 The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved a power purchase agreement (PPA) between Jubilant Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Jubilant Ingrevia, and O2 Renewable Energy III, part of O2 Power...

Waaree Energies to supply 150 MWp of solar modules

Author: PPD Team Date: 03/01/2025 Waaree Energies Limited has secured an order to supply 150 MWp of n-type TOPCon bifacial glass-glass solar modules, rated at 585/590 Wp.  The modules will be delivered to a domestic renewable energy developer...

Power Mech Projects wins Rs 29.4 billion order for Korba thermal project

Author: PPD Team Date: 03/01/2025 Power Mech Projects has secured a Rs 29.4 billion order from Adani Power for services related to the 1,320 MW Korba Phase-II Thermal Power Project in Chhattisgarh.  The contract involves overhauling, erection...

NTPC reports strong growth in power generation in FY 2024-25

Author: PPD Team Date: 03/01/2025 NTPC achieved significant growth during the April-December period of FY 2024-25. Power generation reached 326 billion units (BU), a four per cent increase from last year.  The company made notable progress in coal...

MNRE issues guidelines for payment security and CFA under PM Surya Ghar

Author: PPD Team Date: 02/01/2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released guidelines for two components of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), targeting rooftop solar installations for eligible residential consumers...

NTPC announces auction results for 1,200 MW hybrid projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 02/01/2025 NTPC Limited has declared the results for its 1,200 MW wind-solar hybrid (Hybrid 02) ISTS-connected projects, with an additional greenshoe option of up to 600 MW. JSP Green (Jindal Renewables): 350 MW at Rs 3.38 per...

PFCCL invites bids for transmission projects in Jammu & Kashmir

Author: PPD Team Date: 02/01/2025 PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) has invited Request for Proposal (RFP) bids for selecting transmission service providers (TSPs) through the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process.  The bids are for three...

Solex Energy wins contracts for 120 MW solar projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 02/01/2025 Solex Energy Limited has secured contracts worth Rs 1,790 million from Sprng Energy Private Limited and Zodiac Energy Limited for supplying solar modules for a total of 120 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects...

Purvah Green Power secures LoA for 300 MW hybrid power project

Author: PPD Team Date: 02/01/2025 Purvah Green Power Private Limited, a subsidiary of CESC Limited, received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL) on December 30, 2024.  The project involves developing 300 MW Inter-State...

Solidus Techno begins work on 50 MWp solar project in Punjab

Author: PPD Team Date: 02/01/2025 Solidus Techno Power Private Limited has laid the foundation for a 50 MWp solar power project in Ghattianwali Jattan village, Firozpur district, Punjab. The project is being implemented by Bluesky NRG Private Limited...

CSE Development commissions 150 MWp solar park in Maharashtra

Author: PPD Team Date: 02/01/2025 CSE Development (India) Private Limited commissioned several solar photovoltaic (PV) projects within its 150 MWp solar park in Jalkot, Maharashtra, on December 30, 2024. The energy generated will be supplied to...

PFCCL incorporates SPV for Fatehgarh and Barmer transmission projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 02/01/2025 PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) has incorporated Fatehgarh II And Barmer I PS Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV), for the augmentation at Fatehgarh-II PS, Fatehgarh-IV PS (Section-II), and Barmer-I...

Kalpataru Projects secures Rs 10.11 billion orders

Author: PPD Team Date: 02/01/2025 Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL) and its international subsidiaries have secured new orders worth Rs 10.11 billion. These orders span multiple sectors, including: Transmission & Distribution...

India’s renewable energy sector set for major growth

Author: PPD Team Date: 02/01/2025 India’s renewable energy sector has made significant strides, with installed capacity surpassing 200 gigawatts (GW) and projections of investment doubling to over Rs 2.75 trillion by 2025. According to the...

CCI approves acquisition of Fourth Partner Energy by IFC, ADB, and DEG

Author: PPD Team Date: 02/01/2025 The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of certain shareholding in Fourth Partner Energy Private Limited (Target) by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Asian Development Bank...

Core sector output growth recovers to 4.3% in November 2024

Author: PPD Team Date: 02/01/2025 Growth in the output of India’s eight key infrastructure industries, collectively known as the core sector, rose to 4.3% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in November, marking a four-month high from the revised figure of 3.7% in...

Waaree Renewable secures 2 GW solar contract with Jindal Renewables

Author: PPD Team Date: 02/01/2025 Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited (WRTL), a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited, has secured its largest-ever Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for a 2 GW solar project from Sunbreeze...

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

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