Author: PPD Team Date: December 26, 2024
NTPC Limited has planned to establish a nuclear power project (NPP) in Bihar.
The company has requested the state government to allocate suitable land for the project and is expected to conduct a study before proceeding with its setup.
Author: PPD Team Date: December 31, 2024 Rajasthan Power Grid Transmission Company Limited (RPTCL) has been incorporated as a joint venture between Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) and Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RVPN). The venture is structured with a 74% equity stake held by POWERGRID and a 26% share by RVPN. The objective of RPTCL is to develop the Intra State Transmission System within the state of Rajasthan, enhancing its power…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 30, 2024 Grenergy has formed a strategic partnership with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CATL) to supply batteries for the fourth phase of the Oasis de Atacama solar and storage project in Chile. CATL will provide 1.25 GWh of its EnerX model battery containers, comprising over 7,100 modules, known for high energy density and robust safety features suited to the project’s high-altitude location at 4,000 meters above sea level. The Oasis…
Author: PPD Team Date: August 1, 2025 Central agencies have cancelled 11,400 MW of renewable energy tenders since April 2023 due to low participation, high tariffs, and withdrawal by end-procurers. Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik said SECI, NTPC, NHPC, and SJVN issued the tenders. As of June 2025, these agencies have issued Letters of Award for 43,922 MW, but Power Sale Agreements (PSAs) remain unsigned for much of this…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 28, 2024 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revised its program to electrify 100,000 households in particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) areas through off-grid solar systems. The initiative, implemented under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) and Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM JUGA), now has an additional budget allocation of Rs 9.15 billion. The revised program includes providing off-grid solar lighting for…
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: December 18, 2024 NHPC has partnered with BEML to explore opportunities for developing desilting and dredging solutions for hydroelectric power plants. These solutions will also help mitigate urban waterlogging during monsoons by clearing canals and culverts and support dredging operations in inland waterways, coastal areas, ponds, and lakes. The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for strategic cooperation in this area. Upon successful implementation in pilot projects, the solutions…