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.
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has secured an 810MW order for the Empire Wind 1 project, marking its entry into the US offshore wind market. The company will supply and commission 54 V236-15.0MW turbines as part of the deal with Equinor. The agreement, finalized in March 2024, includes a five-year service contract to ensure optimal performance. The V236-15.0MW turbine, certified in 2023, has become a key part of Vestas’ global portfolio, with over 13GW in…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 311 million loan to upgrade electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure in Nepal under the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Electricity T&D Strengthening Project. Implemented by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), the project will modernize energy infrastructure and add solar photovoltaic (PV) generation capacity. Key initiatives include constructing 290 km of transmission lines across Dailekh–Jumla, New Butwal–Lamahi, Nijgadh–Ramauli, and Teenpiple–Okharpauwa, along with enhancing distribution infrastructure in Karnali and…
Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) have submitted bids to Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) for the erection of nuclear reactor systems and turbine systems for Units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. NPCIL initiated the bidding process in April 2024. The project scope involves the installation of key systems, including generators, condensers, seawater systems, polar and trestle cranes, as well…
Founder Energy Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Reservoir Link Energy Bhd (RLEB), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MN Power Transmission Sdn Bhd to explore renewable energy projects, including solar, biogas, and biomass, in Malaysia and other ASEAN countries. The MoU focuses on collaboration in project identification, technical expertise sharing, and implementation, supporting RLEB’s expansion in the renewable energy sector and contributing to future growth.
Adani Group companies Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) and Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) have become the first Indian firms in the renewable energy and transmission & distribution (T&D) sectors, respectively, to join the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA). The alliance, under the guidance of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, aims to promote renewable energy grids and clean energy solutions globally. Both AGEL and AESL aim…
A consortium of Westinghouse Electric Company and South Korea’s Hyundai Engineering & Construction has secured an engineering services contract with Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP-Newbuild. This contract advances the project beyond the front-end engineering and design phase towards the construction of two AP1000 nuclear reactors at the Kozloduy site. The AP1000, a Generation III+ reactor known for its passive safety systems and modular design, will play a central role in Bulgaria’s energy diversification and security efforts. The…
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