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Siemens launches SIMOCODE M-CP for advanced motor management in MCCs

Author: PPD Team Date: 23/10/2024 Siemens has introduced SIMOCODE M-CP, an advanced motor management product series designed specifically for motor control centres (MCC). The SIMOCODE M-CP expands Siemens’ existing portfolio with compact...

CG Power to expand power transformer capacity to 40,000 MVA

Author: PPD Team Date: 23/10/2024 The board of CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd has approved the expansion of its power transformer manufacturing capacity from 35,000 MVA to 40,000 MVA with an estimated investment of Rs 270 million.  This...

Gensol, Matrix to develop India’s first green steel production facility

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/10/2024 Gensol Engineering has partnered with Matrix Gas & Renewables to establish India’s first green steel production facility using 100% green hydrogen.  The project, with a total capital expenditure of Rs 3.21...

GVPR Engineers declared L1-bidder for power distribution contract in Uttarakhand

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/10/2024 GVPR Engineers has been declared the lowest bidder (L1) for a power distribution contract in Uttarakhand.  The company secured the contract at a value of Rs 3.96 billion for the construction of a 400 KV GIS Switching...

Oriana Power secures 75 MW solar project from MSEDCL

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/10/2024 Oriana Power Limited has won an order from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to develop a 75 MW solar power plant in Maharashtra. The project falls under Component C of the PM-KUSUM...

MNRE issues EoI for vendors under PM Surya Ghar

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/10/2024 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an expression of interest (EoI) to expand the network of vendors under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The initiative aims to accelerate the deployment...

Vedanta to invest Rs 1 trillion in Rajasthan

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/10/2024 Vedanta has announced plans to invest more than Rs 1 trillion in Rajasthan, covering its zinc, renewable energy, and oil and gas divisions.  This investment is expected to create around 200,000 jobs and support the...

Work on installing 10 more nuclear reactors underway

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/10/2024 According to information provided to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, India is currently installing at least 10 new nuclear reactors.  The reactors, with a capacity of 700 MW each, are...

JSW Neo Energy acquires 125 MW wind assets from Hetero Group

Author: PPD Team Date: 22/10/2024 JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSWNEL), a subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, has acquired three special purpose vehicles (SPVs)—Hetero Wind Power Limited, Hetero Wind Power (Pennar) Private Limited, and Hetero Med Solutions...

India’s renewable energy goals may increase dependence on solar imports, GTRI warns

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/10/2024 India’s target of installing 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030 could drive its annual solar equipment import bill to USD 30 billion, according to a report by think tank Global Trade Research Initiative...

India seeks critical minerals agreement with the US to counter China

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/10/2024 India and the US are working together to bolster their critical minerals supply chains, aiming to reduce dependency on China.  As part of this effort, the two countries plan to jointly explore third-country sources...

Integrum Energy Infrastructure files DRHP for IPO

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/10/2024 Integrum Energy Infrastructure has reportedly filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for an initial public offering (IPO).  The IPO will include a fresh issue of up to 4.95 million equity shares and an offer for...

NTPC announces winners of 1.2 GW ISTS-connected solar auction; allocates 976 MW

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/10/2024 NTPC has released the results of its 1.2 GW ISTS-connected solar projects auction. The winning companies include SAEL Industries, Rays Power Infra, Refex Green, ReNew Solar, and Illuminate Hybren (Mahindra Susten). ...

RECPDCL floats tender for power evacuation from hydro PSPs

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/10/2024 REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited, has issued a tender to select a transmission service provider for establishing an inter-state transmission system (ISTS) as part of a...

Iskraemeco to establish new development centre in India

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/10/2024 Switzerland-based Iskraemeco Group, after selling its smart meter manufacturing unit in India to Kaynes Technology India Ltd, has announced plans to set up a new software development centre in India. The centre will...

Bidding process underway for ISTS schemes to power green hydrogen

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/10/2024 The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has approved three Interstate Transmission System (ISTS) schemes to support upcoming green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing units in Gujarat (Kandla and Mundra) and...

BSPGCL issues tender for solar project in Patna

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/10/2024 Bihar State Power Generation Company (BSPGCL) has issued a tender for procuring solar power from grid-connected solar PV projects ranging from 2 MW to 20 MW in Patna.  The project, designed as a ground-mounted...

Union government sanctions three pilot projects for hydrogen use in steel production

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/10/2024 As part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Indian government has approved three pilot projects aimed at utilizing hydrogen in steel production.  The projects include a 50 ton-per-day (tpd) plant by Matrix...

ACME Solar signs PPA with SECI for 150 MW hybrid solar project

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/10/2024 ACME Solar Holdings’ special purpose vehicle, ACME Platinum Urja, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 150 MW hybrid solar project.  This is part of...

Rays Power Infra Secures Rs 9.4 billion Solar Projects

Author: PPD Team Date: 21/10/2024 Rays Power Infra has secured solar projects worth Rs 9.4 billion, totalling 362 MW, in Rajasthan.   Additionally, the company won a 600 KW / 3000 KWh flow battery project from NTPC. Ketan Mehta, MD & CEO...

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