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: March 20, 2025 The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) has shown interest in setting up small nuclear power plants (NPPs) in the state. NTPC Limited has identified a potential site near Anakapalle and submitted a proposal to the state government. The government is also considering a joint venture (JV) with NTPC for the project. During a discussion in the State Assembly, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the state’s willingness to…
Author: PPD Team Date: September 1, 2025 State Bank of India (SBI) has signed a €100 million Line of Credit agreement with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) at its GIFT City branch on August 30, 2025. The financing will support green projects in the country. According to SBI, the funds will be directed toward climate mitigation activities aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation measures to limit the impact of climate change. The bank…
Author: PPD Team Date: July 11, 2025 Chhattisgarh Hydro Power LLP, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sarda Energy and Minerals Limited, has commenced commercial operations at the Rehar-I Small Hydro Power Project (SHEP) in Chhattisgarh. The plant was commissioned on July 8, 2025. The project has a total capacity of 24.9 MW and comprises three units of 8.3 MW each. It has been developed on the Rehar river and is designed to generate renewable power for…
Author: PPD Team Date: June 10, 2025 Envision Energy signed a framework agreement with Purvah Green Power Private Limited, a step-down subsidiary of CESC Limited, on June 4, 2025. The agreement covers the supply of wind turbine generators (WTGs) for setting up 1,000 MW of wind power projects across India. The deal includes supply, commissioning, and a 10-year operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the WTGs. The projects will be installed at multiple locations in…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 9, 2025 AMPIN Energy Transition Private Limited has received a 50 million dollar investment from FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank that invests in more than 85 countries. AMPIN will use the funding to build new greenfield renewable projects in India and expand its clean energy portfolio. The investment aligns with FMO’s plan to increase climate focused financing. It also supports AMPIN’s growth strategy in the domestic renewable market. Pinaki…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 26, 2024 AGL Energy has secured approval from the New South Wales (NSW) government to construct a A$1 billion battery energy storage system (BESS) in Newcastle. Located near Raymond Terrace, the Tomago BESS will be one of the largest batteries in NSW, capable of powering 200,000 homes during peak demand periods. The project will store energy from the grid when demand is low and release it when needed, enhancing the…