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The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has granted Holtec International a critical regulatory approval to transfer small modular reactor (SMR) technology to India. The authorization, issued on March 26, 2025, allows Holtec to share unclassified SMR technology with three Indian firms: Holtec Asia, Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE), and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T)….
The Bustard case and the clash between conservation and clean energy
The Great Indian Bustard is close to extinction. Fewer than 200 birds remain in the wild, and most of them live in the arid grasslands of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The species is among the heaviest flying birds in the world and depends on large, undisturbed grasslands to survive. Its numbers have declined due to shrinking…
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The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has directed that the financial benefits arising from reductions in Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on imported solar modules and Goods and Services Tax (GST) on renewable energy devices be passed on to consumers through the state’s distribution companies. In a suo motu order issued on June 23, 2026,…
Torrent Power in early talks to acquire L&T’s thermal unit
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Vedanta’s Talwandi Sabo Power settles EPC disputes with SEPCO
Vedanta Limited has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), has resolved long-standing disputes with SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation through a settlement agreement. The agreement was signed on 11 September 2025 and provides for full and final closure of all claims and counterclaims between the two parties. It also covers the…
Avaada to build 3,650 MW pumped hydro projects in Maharashtra
Avaada Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Water Resources Department of Maharashtra to develop two pumped storage hydro projects (PSHPs) with a combined capacity of 3,650 MW. The projects include the 2,400 MW Pawana Falyan pumped storage project and the 1,200 MW Sirsala project. Together, they are expected to attract investment…
