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.
Waaree Energies Limited has inaugurated a 5.4 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Chikhli, Gujarat. Spanning 150 acres, with a built-up area of 101 acres, the plant is equipped with high-efficiency solar cell technology to strengthen India’s domestic solar manufacturing capabilities. The facility is expected to generate over 9,500 direct jobs and approximately 30,000 indirect…
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas and Nordic energy company Fortum have settled their arbitration dispute regarding wind energy projects in Russia. Both parties agreed to drop all past, present, and future claims, with the settlement terms remaining confidential. The dispute began in 2022 when Fortum initiated arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce in Stockholm….
RenewSys India has inaugurated a 3 GW solar module manufacturing facility at IndoSpace Industrial Park in Khopoli, Khalapur district, Maharashtra, increasing its total module manufacturing capacity to 5.6 GW. The facility covers over 7 lakh square feet and operates as a fully automated unit with artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled production lines, real-time digital monitoring for quality…
AMPIN Energy Transition has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Poly Medicure Limited to supply 9.9 MWp of solar power from its 75 MWp solar park in Kurungawali, Sirsa, Haryana. This agreement will provide renewable energy for Poly Medicure’s operations, supporting its push toward sustainable manufacturing. This marks Poly Medicure’s first off-site solar PPA,…
The Ministry of Power has launched the Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishments (ADEETIE) scheme with a total outlay of Rs 1000 crore. ADEETIE aims to accelerate India’s transition to a low-carbon economy by supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in adopting energy-efficient technologies. The scheme is being implemented by…
NTPC Limited has declared commercial operation of the eighth and final part capacity of 105 MW from the 1,200 MW Khavda-II Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project in Gujarat, effective May 28, 2026. With the latest commissioning, the entire 1,200 MW Khavda-II Solar PV Project has now become operational. The project is being developed by NTPC Renewable…