Author: PPD Team Date: December 20, 2024
NTPC Green Energy has announced the commencement of operations for its wholly-owned subsidiary, NTPC Renewable Energy’s 150 MW Gujarat solar PV project in Mesanka, Gujarat.
On December 18, 2024, the Gujarat Energy Development Agency issued a certificate confirming the commercial operation of the second part capacity of 30 MW, effective from December 11, 2024.
Author: PPD Team Date: December 16, 2024 Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has received Letters of Intent (LoI) for two major transmission projects. These include the transmission system under ISTS for evacuating power from Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4 (2×1000 MW) and the system strengthening at Koppal-II and Gadag-II for integrating renewable energy (RE) generation projects in Karnataka. Both schemes will be implemented on a build, own, operate, and transfer…
Author: PPD Team Date: May 7, 2025 NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a subsidiary of NLC India Limited, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) for an 810 MW solar power project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The agreement was finalized on May 6, 2025. This solar project is part of the 2,000 MW Pugal Solar Park, which is being developed by RRVUNL at multiple sites in Rajasthan, including…
Author: PPD Team Date: February 13, 2025 The proposed 3,200 MW Srikakulam Super Critical Power Project by Sumitomo Corporation is facing strong opposition from local communities due to environmental concerns. The thermal power plant, planned at Vennelavalasa village in Sarubujjili mandal of Amadalavalasa Assembly segment, is estimated to cost Rs 300 billion. Initially, tribals led protests against the project, citing threats to the environment and natural resources. They also expressed concerns that diverting water from…
Author: PPD Team Date: January 5, 2026 The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued draft amendments to the Electricity Rules, 2005, proposing changes to regulations governing Captive Generating Plants (CGPs) to clarify ownership criteria, introduce greater operational flexibility, support industrial electricity costs, and strengthen grid stability. Through a letter dated January 2, 2026, the Ministry has invited feedback on proposed revisions to Rule 3, which defines the conditions for CGP qualification, and circulated the draft…
Author: PPD Team Date: February 3, 2026 Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, POWERGRID Khavda II-C Transmission Limited, has achieved commercial operation of the project titled Transmission scheme for evacuation of 4.5GW renewable energy injection at Khavda pooling station under Phase II Part C, effective from 31 January 2026. Power Grid said the commissioning strengthens the inter state transmission system required to integrate large scale renewable energy…
Author: PPD Team Date: September 29, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Sunstream Green Energy’s 140 MWp solar power project in Maharashtra. The launch formed part of 2,458 MW of renewable energy capacity unveiled across the country. Alongside the inauguration, Sunstream Green Energy announced plans to develop a 1 GW portfolio of operating renewable energy assets within the next 18 to 24 months. The company currently has 500 MW in its pipeline, of which…