Author: PPD Team Date: January 8, 2025
NHPC Limited has resumed construction work on the Parbati Hydro Electric Project Stage-II, which had previously faced roadblocks due to local opposition.
The project, located on the Beas River in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh, involves establishing an 800 MW capacity and is being developed with an investment of Rs 98.97 billion. It is situated approximately 260 km from Chandigarh.
Author: PPD Team Date: November 28, 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 installation of 765 kV transmission lines and GIS substations. These orders bring KEC International’s year-to-date (YTD) order intake to Rs 163 billion, a 60% growth compared to the same period last year. Mr Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 26, 2025 The Ministry of Power has advanced work on a national DPI for the energy sector through a meeting of the India Energy Stack Taskforce on November 24. The group reviewed key strategy and architecture documents that will guide the creation of a unified digital backbone for the full power value chain. The meeting examined the draft Strategy Document version 0.1 and the Architecture Document version 0.1. REC Limited…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 18, 2024 ACME Sun Power, a subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings, has secured a Rs 37.53 billion term loan from REC Limited to develop a 320 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project in collaboration with SJVN. The project aims to provide round-the-clock power, assisting distribution companies in meeting renewable purchase and energy storage obligations. Solar capacity will be developed in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, while wind sites are planned in…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 11, 2024 Tongyeong Eco Power’s combined-cycle power plant has commenced commercial operations in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, with a capacity exceeding 1GW, supplying electricity to nearly one million households. The liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled plant aligns with South Korea’s strategy to transition from coal to LNG and includes a 200,000 cubic meter LNG storage tank. GE Vernova has provided critical components for the plant, including two 7HA.02 gas turbines, one STF-D600…
Author: PPD Team Date: January 31, 2025 The State Board of Wildlife (SBWL), Karnataka, granted conditional approval to Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) for the 2,000 MW Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydel Project on January 28, 2025. The approval requires minimizing environmental damage within the Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 80.05 billion, will utilize the Sharavathi River, with Talakalale as the upper reservoir and Gerusoppa as the…
Author: PPD Team Date: April 25, 2025 Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has started commercial operations at its 85 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Nagda, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The plant was developed by POWERGRID through its wholly owned subsidiary, POWERGRID Energy Services Limited. The solar plant was commissioned and began commercial operations on April 24, 2025. NTPC Limited served as the consultant for the project, providing technical and project support. The…