Author: PPD Team Date: 14/11/2024
NHPC has announced that all four units of the Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project (800 MW) in Himachal Pradesh are expected to be operational by March 2025.
This run-of-the-river project is designed to harness the hydro potential of the lower reaches of the Parbati River. With a cost estimate of Rs 39.2 billion, it will feature four Pelton turbines, each with a 200 MW capacity, supplied by Bharat Heavy Electricals.
Author: PPD Team Date: 28/11/2024 Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries has been awarded the contract to build, own, and operate a 300-MW wind-solar hybrid power project for NTPC, as part of NTPC’s 1.2-GW renewable energy bid. The project will connect to India’s inter-state transmission system and is scheduled to commence commercial operations within 24 months. This project will boost Sembcorp’s renewable capacity in India to 5.4 GW. Globally, Sembcorp’s renewable energy capacity has reached 16 GW, including…
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/11/2024 Synera Renewable Energy (SRE) has received an establishment permit from Taiwan’s Energy Administration for its 495MW Formosa 4 Offshore Wind Project, marking a key milestone in Taiwan’s Phase 3 Zonal Development of Offshore Wind. Located off Miaoli County, Formosa 4 is the first project in this auction round to secure a local government letter of consent, a vital step toward the final establishment permit. Once operational, Formosa 4 will power…
Author: PPD Team Date: 18/12/2024 GE Vernova has secured its first order for H-Class natural gas-fired combined cycle power generation equipment in the Caribbean. The equipment will be deployed at Generadora San Felipe Limited’s (GSF) new 470 MW San Felipe power station in Punta Caucedo, Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. This development supports the country’s energy transition goals by enhancing renewable energy integration with reliable, dispatchable power. As natural gas has become the dominant fuel for…
Author: PPD Team Date: 20/01/2025 The Electrical Research & Development Association (ERDA) has received official approval as a third-party laboratory by KAHRAMAA (Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation). ERDA’s test reports will now be recognized for the KAHRAMAA distribution network (up to 33kV), covering Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear, Instrument Transformers, Conductors & Accessories, Insulators & Insulating Materials, Earthing Systems, and Insulating Oil. This accreditation positions ERDA as a trusted partner in ensuring the highest quality…
Author: PPD Team Date: 12/11/2024 Sterlite Power announced new orders worth Rs 12 billion across its Global Products and Services (GPS) business in Q2FY25, bringing cumulative orders to Rs 27 billion for H1FY25. The GPS division focuses on high-performance, sustainable products and specialized EPC services. This quarter’s highlights included India’s first order for a 144-fiber count Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) cable from a state utility. In Q2FY25, Sterlite Power’s key order segments included: High-Performance Conductors…
Author: PPD Team Date: 05/11/2024 Huasun Energy has secured a 1 GW contract to supply its n-type heterojunction (HJT) solar modules to Power China for offshore solar projects in Aoshan Bay, Jimo District, Qingdao, Shandong Province. Known for challenging soft soil conditions, the region requires modules with high water resistance, corrosion protection, and durability. Huasun’s G12-132 V-Ocean HJT solar modules, with a 720 W output, feature advanced waterproofing through butyl adhesive and UV-resistant junction boxes…
Author: PPD Team Date: 28/11/2024 Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries has been awarded the contract to build, own, and operate a 300-MW wind-solar hybrid power project for NTPC, as part of NTPC’s 1.2-GW renewable energy bid. The project will connect to India’s inter-state transmission system and is scheduled to commence commercial operations within 24 months. This project will boost Sembcorp’s renewable capacity in India to 5.4 GW. Globally, Sembcorp’s renewable energy capacity has reached 16 GW, including…
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/11/2024 Synera Renewable Energy (SRE) has received an establishment permit from Taiwan’s Energy Administration for its 495MW Formosa 4 Offshore Wind Project, marking a key milestone in Taiwan’s Phase 3 Zonal Development of Offshore Wind. Located off Miaoli County, Formosa 4 is the first project in this auction round to secure a local government letter of consent, a vital step toward the final establishment permit. Once operational, Formosa 4 will power…
Author: PPD Team Date: 18/12/2024 GE Vernova has secured its first order for H-Class natural gas-fired combined cycle power generation equipment in the Caribbean. The equipment will be deployed at Generadora San Felipe Limited’s (GSF) new 470 MW San Felipe power station in Punta Caucedo, Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. This development supports the country’s energy transition goals by enhancing renewable energy integration with reliable, dispatchable power. As natural gas has become the dominant fuel for…
Author: PPD Team Date: 20/01/2025 The Electrical Research & Development Association (ERDA) has received official approval as a third-party laboratory by KAHRAMAA (Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation). ERDA’s test reports will now be recognized for the KAHRAMAA distribution network (up to 33kV), covering Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear, Instrument Transformers, Conductors & Accessories, Insulators & Insulating Materials, Earthing Systems, and Insulating Oil. This accreditation positions ERDA as a trusted partner in ensuring the highest quality…
Author: PPD Team Date: 12/11/2024 Sterlite Power announced new orders worth Rs 12 billion across its Global Products and Services (GPS) business in Q2FY25, bringing cumulative orders to Rs 27 billion for H1FY25. The GPS division focuses on high-performance, sustainable products and specialized EPC services. This quarter’s highlights included India’s first order for a 144-fiber count Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) cable from a state utility. In Q2FY25, Sterlite Power’s key order segments included: High-Performance Conductors…
Author: PPD Team Date: 05/11/2024 Huasun Energy has secured a 1 GW contract to supply its n-type heterojunction (HJT) solar modules to Power China for offshore solar projects in Aoshan Bay, Jimo District, Qingdao, Shandong Province. Known for challenging soft soil conditions, the region requires modules with high water resistance, corrosion protection, and durability. Huasun’s G12-132 V-Ocean HJT solar modules, with a 720 W output, feature advanced waterproofing through butyl adhesive and UV-resistant junction boxes…
Author: PPD Team Date: 28/11/2024 Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries has been awarded the contract to build, own, and operate a 300-MW wind-solar hybrid power project for NTPC, as part of NTPC’s 1.2-GW renewable energy bid. The project will connect to India’s inter-state transmission system and is scheduled to commence commercial operations within 24 months. This project will boost Sembcorp’s renewable capacity in India to 5.4 GW. Globally, Sembcorp’s renewable energy capacity has reached 16 GW, including…
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/11/2024 Synera Renewable Energy (SRE) has received an establishment permit from Taiwan’s Energy Administration for its 495MW Formosa 4 Offshore Wind Project, marking a key milestone in Taiwan’s Phase 3 Zonal Development of Offshore Wind. Located off Miaoli County, Formosa 4 is the first project in this auction round to secure a local government letter of consent, a vital step toward the final establishment permit. Once operational, Formosa 4 will power…