Power Sector News Roundup for August 13, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: August 13, 2025
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MNRE expands Green Energy Corridor and promotes open access
Author: PPD Team Date: December 12, 2024 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) scheme across ten states to enhance renewable energy (RE) evacuation infrastructure. These states include Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh. For intrastate transmission systems (InSTS), the scheme offers up to 40% Central Grant Assistance. Additionally, an interstate transmission system (ISTS) project is being…
Hexicon secures majority stake in 1.1 GW MunmuBaram wind project
Author: PPD Team Date: November 29, 2024 Swedish clean technology company Hexicon has secured approval from the South Korean Electricity Regulatory Commission (KOREC) for the transfer of two of three electricity business licenses (EBLs) for the 1.1 GW MunmuBaram floating offshore wind project. This approval fulfils a key condition for finalizing the sale and purchase agreement (SPA) signed in February 2024 with Shell Overseas Investments, enabling Hexicon to acquire full ownership of the project. The…
IndiGrid commissions India’s first regulated utility-scale BESS project
Author: PPD Team Date: April 7, 2025 IndiGrid has commissioned India’s first regulated utility-scale standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project with a capacity of 20 MW/40 MWh. The project is located in Delhi and operated by Kilokari BESS Pvt Ltd (KBPL). This marks IndiGrid’s first commercial battery storage project and a significant step in India’s push for cleaner, more resilient power infrastructure. KBPL is designed to support grid stability, manage peak demand, and integrate…
Karnataka signs MoU with GAIL for 1,000 MW RE projects
Author: PPD Team Date: May 13, 2025 The Government of Karnataka signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GAIL (India) Limited on May 9, 2025. The agreement aims to develop 1,000 MW of renewable energy projects in the state by 2030. Under the MoU, the state government will assist GAIL in securing all necessary permissions, approvals, clearances, registrations, and incentives through relevant departments. M B Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, stated…
SEC to build publicly owned renewable energy park in Horsham, Australia
Author: PPD Team Date: November 21, 2024 The State Electricity Commission (SEC) has announced plans to construct the SEC Renewable Energy Park – Horsham, one of Australia’s first 100 per cent publicly owned utility-scale renewable energy projects. The solar and storage facility aims to supply affordable and reliable renewable energy to power approximately 51,000 homes annually, supporting the transition to a clean energy grid. The project, built in partnership with OX2, will be developed in…
Power Sector News Roundup for July 18, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: July 18, 2025 Global: China sees record power load as heatwave grips southern provinces India: India’s solar potential needs revision as installations touch 111 GW Thermal power investments set to double by FY28: CRISIL Delhi raises rooftop solar subsidy to Rs 10,000/kW for households Goa signs PPA with NTPC for supply from Sipat Stage-III plant Half of Ennore’s thermal power data invalid or non-compliant Vanya Steels to invest in waste heat…