Author: PPD Team Date: January 23, 2025
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited through NTPC Green Energy Limited, has commenced commercial operation of the second part capacity of its 200 MW Sadla Solar PV Project in Gujarat.
The additional 25 MW capacity became operational on January 17, 2025. Earlier, the first part capacity of 37.5 MW was commissioned on December 21, 2024.
Author: PPD Team Date: December 3, 2024 Sterling Tools has formed a partnership with Zhejiang Meishuo Electric Technology to manufacture latching relays in India, aiming for Rs 2 billion in revenue by FY2030. A new facility will be established in Bengaluru with an initial investment of Rs 200 million, spearheaded by its subsidiary, Sterling Tech-Mobility. The collaboration focuses on producing advanced latching relays for power transmission, smart metering systems, and consumer appliances. These energy-efficient electromechanical…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 15, 2025 The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a notice asking industry stakeholders to share detailed information to support a localisation strategy for 73 critical items that are presently imported for the power sector. Stakeholders, including the Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers Association and manufacturers, are expected to submit quantified data on costs, volumes and required government support by 29 December 2025. The notice follows consultations with major industry…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 31, 2024 REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited, has transferred two Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) as part of the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Phase IV power evacuation projects. The first SPV, Rajasthan IV 4A Power Transmission Limited, was transferred to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), for the development of “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV (Part 4:…
Author: PPD Team Date: August 4, 2025 The Supreme Court has directed key power sector agencies to submit a coordinated plan to reduce carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants, citing the sector’s major role in worsening air quality and climate change. The order came in response to a civil appeal (No. 388/2021) filed by climate activist Ridhima Pandey. The Bench called climate change an “existential global predicament” and noted that power generation contributes 8 per…
Author: PPD Team Date: January 22, 2025 The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) plans to set up a solar energy plant with technical support from Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), recognized as the first fully solar-powered airport. CIAL is preparing the detailed project report and offering technical guidance for the initiative.
Author: PPD Team Date: April 15, 2025 On April 15, 2025, Serentica Renewables India Private Limited (SRIPL) signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTPC Limited for the development of a 200 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project. The project is part of NTPC’s Tranche-II FDRE auction and will be connected to the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS). The agreement follows Serentica Renewables’ success in securing the 200 MW FDRE capacity under NTPC’s…