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L&T emerges as lowest bidder for NTPC’s super thermal power plants

Author: PPD Team Date: 17/10/2024 Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has been declared the lowest bidder by NTPC for the main plant package of super thermal power plants (STPPs) at Gadarwara in Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Nabinagar in Bihar.  L&T...

DVC highest bidder for Hiranmaye Energy assets

Author: PPD Team Date: 17/10/2024 Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has emerged as the highest bidder in the auction for Hiranmaye Energy’s assets, offering Rs 15 billion, surpassing the reserve price of Rs 13 billion.  This marks DVC’s first...

EEX, IGX, and GIZ partner to develop hydrogen trading market in India

Author: PPD Team Date: 17/10/2024 The European Energy Exchange (EEX), Indian Gas Exchange (IGX), and GIZ (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) have signed an agreement to establish a hydrogen trading market in India.  This initiative is...

KPI Green signs PPAs with GUVNL for renewable energy projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 17/10/2024 KPI Green Energy has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) for 620 MWAC (917 MWDC) renewable energy projects.  The agreement includes a 250 MWAC (275 MWDC) grid-connected solar...

PGPPL signs SPA to acquire 100 per cent stake in Deshraj Solar Energy

Author: PPD Team Date: 17/10/2024 Purvah Green Power Private Limited (PGPPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of CESC Limited, has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Deshraj Solar Energy Private Limited.  Upon...

MNRE clarifies ALMM exemption for solar projects with prior approval

Author: PPD Team Date: 17/10/2024 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified that its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) order does not apply to open access and net-metering solar projects that secured approvals...

Avaada Energy secures Rs 5.97 billion refinancing for solar projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 17/10/2024 Avaada Energy, part of Avaada Group, has secured approximately Rs 5.97 billion in refinancing for its commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects in Karnataka and Maharashtra.  The refinancing was provided by...

CEA concludes Brainstorming Conclave on Indian Power Sector Scenario 2047

Author: PPD Team Date: 17/10/2024 The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) concluded its two-day Brainstorming Conclave on the ‘Indian Power Sector Scenario 2047’ in New Delhi on October 14-15, 2024. The event, attended by over 1,500 delegates...

SPV incorporated for Bhadla-Bikaner complex ISTS scheme

Author: PPD Team Date: 17/10/2024 PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, “Bikaner and Bhadla Transmission Complex Ltd,” to serve as the special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the project “Transmission system...

MNRE increases solar module capacity under ALMM by 2.09 GW

Author: PPD Team Date: 17/10/2024 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) by adding 2,094 MW of solar module capacity, bringing the total capacity to 58,422 MW.  Major...

PFCCL signs MoU with CEA to collaborate on power sector projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 16/10/2024 On October 14, 2024, PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) to collaborate on...

MoP unveils National Electricity Plan for transmission

Author: PPD Team Date: 16/10/2024 The Ministry of Power (MoP) has launched the National Electricity Plan for transmission, targeting the transmission of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030 and over 600 GW by 2032. The plan also addresses the need for...

PFCCL transfers four SPVs to PGCIL and Adani Energy

Author: PPD Team Date: 16/10/2024 On October 15, 2024, PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) transferred four special purpose vehicles (SPVs) for interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects to their winning developers, selected through tariff-based...

PGCIL formally acquires project SPV for “Rajasthan IV H1” ISTS scheme

Author: PPD Team Date: 16/10/2024 On October 15, 2024, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) was awarded the project SPV “Rajasthan IV H1 Power Transmission Ltd” by RECPDCL, the bid process coordinator, under the tariff-based competitive...

JSW Renew, NTPC sign PPA for 700 MW solar project

Author: PPD Team Date: 15/10/2024 JSW Renew Energy Thirteen Limited, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NTPC Limited for a 700 MW solar project. The 25-year agreement sets a tariff of Rs 2.59 per...

India surpasses 200 GW renewable energy milestone

Author: PPD Team Date: 15/10/2024 India has crossed a major milestone in its renewable energy journey, with the nation’s total renewable energy capacity reaching 201.45 GW as of October 10, 2024, according to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA)...

Saatvik Green wins 200 MW solar module contract from MAHAGENCO

Author: PPD Team Date: 15/10/2024 Saatvik Green Energy has secured a contract with Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd (MAHAGENCO) to supply 200 MW of n-type TOPCon 580 Wp modules to various locations across Maharashtra. The total value of the...

Adani Energy adds 2,000 ckm to transmission portfolio

Author: PPD Team Date: 15/10/2024 Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has added over 2,000 circuit kilometers (ckm) to its under-construction power transmission portfolio with three new project wins in Q2 FY25. These projects, totalling 2,059 ckm of...

Centre explores PLI scheme for localising power transmission supply chain

Author: PPD Team Date: 15/10/2024 The Indian government is considering various incentive options, including a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, to localise equipment for the power transmission sector, according to Union Power Secretary Pankaj...

Delhi Metro’s Blue Line awarded carbon-neutral certification

Author: PPD Team Date: 15/10/2024 Delhi Metro’s Blue Line, connecting Yamuna Bank with Vaishali in Ghaziabad, has received carbon-neutral certification, marking a significant milestone for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). Officials...

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Author: PPD Team Date: 03/04/2025 Shell has decided to discontinue its solar and onshore wind power...

AMPIN Energy to supply 9.9 MWp solar power to Poly Medicure

Author: PPD Team Date: 03/04/2025 AMPIN Energy Transition has signed a power purchase agreement...

Punjab’s largest solar group captive project to power Swaraj Tractors’ facilities

Author: PPD Team Date: 03/04/2025 Swaraj Tractors has partnered with Mahindra Susten to develop a 26...

Resonia secures Ananthapur-II REZ transmission project; PFCCL sets up SPV for Pune expansion

Author: PPD Team Date: 03/04/2025 Resonia Limited, formerly Sterlite Grid 32 Limited, has won the...

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Author: PPD Team Date: 03/04/2025 Trident Group commissioned an 11.02 MWp rooftop solar power...

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Author: PPD Team Date: 03/04/2025 KEC International Limited has secured new orders worth Rs 12.36...