Author: PPD Team Date: October 17, 2024
Purvah Green Power Private Limited (PGPPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of CESC Limited, has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Deshraj Solar Energy Private Limited.
Upon completion, Deshraj Solar Energy will become a step-down subsidiary of CESC. This acquisition aligns with CESC’s strategy to expand its presence in the renewable energy sector.
Author: PPD Team Date: July 29, 2025 India has introduced several measures to accelerate the development of hydro pumped storage projects (PSPs), while the national pipeline now spans 69 projects with a combined capacity of over 87 GW. As of June 30, 2025, ten PSPs totalling 6.2 GW have been commissioned. Another eight projects with 8.5 GW are under construction, and five projects with 5.8 GW have secured technical concurrence from the Central Electricity Authority…
Author: PPD Team Date: July 22, 2025 Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation (TNPGCL) is considering a range of development models, including public-private partnerships (PPP), to restart the delayed 660 MW expansion of the Ennore Thermal Power Station. The Rs 54.21 billion supercritical project has faced repeated delays following the termination of earlier contracts with Lanco Infratech and BGR Energy Systems. To relaunch the project, TNPGCL issued a purchase order to SBI Capital Markets on 2…
Author: PPD Team Date: August 29, 2025 G R Infraprojects Limited has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the “Transmission system for Evacuation of Power from RE Projects in Rajgarh (1500 MW) SEZ in Madhya Pradesh-Phase III and Evacuation of Power from RE Projects in Neemuch (1000 MW) SEZ in Madhya Pradesh-Phase II.” The award was issued on 27 August 2025 by REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited. The project is being implemented through…
Author: PPD Team Date: March 11, 2025 Chhattisgarh is set to witness large-scale investments in the power sector, spanning thermal, nuclear, and renewable energy at the “Chhattisgarh Energy Investors Summit 2025.” Major players, including NTPC Limited, Jindal Power Limited (JPL), and Adani Power Limited (APL), have outlined expansion plans, while the state government has signed agreements to boost renewable energy capacity. Thermal and nuclear power investments Adani Power Limited has proposed multiple thermal power projects:…
Author: PPD Team Date: May 15, 2025 PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) has issued a tender for the appointment of a technical consultant for surveying and preparing a report for the Inter-Regional Strengthening between Southern Region (SR) Grid and Eastern Region (ER) Grid. The bid invitation was released on May 13, 2025. The deadline for submission is May 20, 2025. PFCCL has been designated as the bid process coordinator (BPC) for selecting a transmission service provider…
Author: PPD Team Date: January 13, 2025 In the latest meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), five thermal power projects were reviewed: Deen Bandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant, Haryana: The proposal to expand the existing 2×300 MW coal-based units by installing a new 1×800 MW supercritical unit was recommended for fresh environmental clearance. Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited, Chhattisgarh: The plan to…