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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...

Solarworld Energy raises Rs 1.1 billion in pre-IPO placement round

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 Solarworld Energy Solutions Limited has raised Rs 1.1 billion through a pre-IPO placement, reducing the fresh issue component of its IPO from Rs 5.5 billion to Rs 4.4 billion.  Initially, the company planned to raise...

India rejects $300 billion climate finance deal at COP29 as “unfair” and “stage-managed”

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 India has strongly opposed the adoption of a $300 billion annual climate finance package for the Global South by 2035 at the UN climate conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.  India argued the package is inadequate...

NTPC launches green hydrogen mobility project in Leh

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 The Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs inaugurated NTPC’s Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Leh.  It includes a 1.7 MW in-situ solar plant, a green hydrogen filling station with 80 kg/day...

Coal Ministry signs agreements for three coal blocks

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 The Ministry of Coal has executed agreements for three fully explored coal blocks, increasing the total number auctioned to 104 since the commencement of commercial coal mining. The Meenakshi and Rampia & Dip...

Waaree Technologies secures order for 530 solar kits from group firm

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 Waaree Technologies Limited has received a purchase order from Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited for 530 solar kits, comprising batteries and solar-powered street lights.  The order is scheduled for delivery...

NTPC Green Energy IPO subscribed 2.4 times on final bidding day

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC, received an overall subscription of 2.4 times for its initial public offering (IPO) on the final day of bidding. The IPO offered 593 million equity...

TotalEnergies halts new investments in Adani Group amid corruption allegations

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 French energy company TotalEnergies has suspended new financial contributions to the Adani Group following indictments of Adani Group executives by US authorities over alleged corruption linked to Adani Green Energy...

Rajesh Power Services IPO launched at Rs 1.61 billion valuation

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 Rajesh Power Services Limited has launched its initial public offering (IPO), open for subscription until November 27, 2024.  The IPO is valued at Rs 1.61 billion, with a price band of Rs 319 to Rs 335 per equity...

PGCIL secures LoI for Rajasthan IV 4A power transmission scheme

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has received the letter of intent (LoI) for developing the ISTS-TBCB scheme under “Rajasthan IV 4A Power Transmission Ltd.”  The LoI, issued on November 25, 2024, pertains...

CCEA approves Rs 36.89 billion for two hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved an investment of Rs 36.89 billion for two hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh to enhance the region’s power supply and support the national grid. ...

BHEL awards contract for Kodayar Power House renovation

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has awarded a Rs 52.28 million contract to  PK Unique Projects Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, for civil, structural, and architectural works, including supply, as part of the renovation...

Sterlite Power secures Rs 545 million OPGW contract from PGCIL

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd has been awarded a contract valued at Rs 545 million by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for the supply and installation of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) under the 9th and...

BHEL-Hitachi Energy consortium wins Khavda-Nagpur HVDC project

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 A consortium of Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) and Hitachi Energy India has secured a contract from Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) for the Khavda-Nagpur High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission...

BHEL to commission 9 GW of thermal power in FY 2024

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is set to commission nine GW of thermal power generation capacity in the current financial year.  This addition, valued at approximately Rs 650 billion, will contribute to the...

CESC subsidiary to acquire Chandigarh electricity distribution company

Author: PPD Team Date: 26/11/2024 Eminent Electricity Distribution, a subsidiary of CESC under the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, has secured a letter of intent (LoI) to acquire 100 per cent equity in Chandigarh’s electricity distribution and retail...

Avaada Group to develop 1.2 GW pumped storage project in Rajasthan

Author: PPD Team Date: 25/11/2024 Avaada Aqua Batteries, a subsidiary of Avaada Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan government to establish a 1.2 GW pumped storage project (PSP) in the Sirohi district.  With a...

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