Power Sector News Roundup for August 27, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: August 27, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: August 27, 2025
Global:
India:
Power Grid approves Rs 209 crore North-Eastern expansion project
Waaree Energies bags 452 MW solar module supply order in the US
Jakson Engineers to set up 6 GW integrated solar plant in Madhya Pradesh
Centre to set up mineral trading exchange under SEBI framework
GameChange BOS opens transformer manufacturing unit in Maharashtra
Author: PPD Team Date: February 10, 2026 Advait Energy signs hydrogen MoUs, wins Power Grid crane order Advait Energy Transitions Limited informed exchanges on February 7, 2026, that its subsidiary, Advait Greenergy Private Limited, signed three non-binding Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during the India Energy Week held from January 27 to 30, 2026. The MoUs cover hydrogen storage systems with V J Industries, Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) and Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolyser technology with…
Author: PPD Team Date: April 2, 2026 CEA mandates smart meters in network areas, updates open access norms The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has amended its Installation and Operation of Meters Regulations, 2006, through a gazette notification dated April 1, 2026, making smart meters mandatory for all consumers in areas with communication network coverage. The amendment takes effect from the date of publication and aligns with timelines set by the Central Government. It requires smart…
Author: PPD Team Date: July 14, 2025 Global: World Bank approves $134 million for green hydrogen hub in Brazil India: Meghalaya likely to revive Kynshi Stage I hydro project Punjab to install 30 MW rooftop solar on 390 govt buildings by 2026 O2 Power commissions 400 MW ISTS solar project in Rajasthan GP Eco Solutions bags Rs 1.2 billion solar project in Punjab India’s solar capacity jumps 4000% in a decade: Goyal NERGS-III revised: Kaying…
Author: PPD Team Date: April 15, 2026 Hitachi Energy, AESL commission one of world’s largest HVDC city center infeed Adani Electricity Mumbai Infrastructure Limited (AEMIL) and Hitachi Energy have commissioned a 1,000 MW HVDC transmission link between Kudus and Aarey in Mumbai, increasing the city’s power supply from outside by 50 percent. The project includes a 30-km overhead line and a 50-km underground corridor, along with a compact HVDC substation suited for urban constraints. The…
Author: PPD Team Date: March 16, 2026 Coal India subsidiary CMPDIL files RHP for IPO Coal India Limited (CIL) informed stock exchanges that Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL), its wholly owned subsidiary, filed a Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) dated March 12, 2026 with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), BSE Limited (BSE), and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) for a proposed initial public offering (IPO). The issue…
Author: PPD Team Date: February 25, 2026 Vikram Solar signs Rs 2,000 crore domestic cell supply deal Vikram Solar Limited has signed a domestic solar cell procurement agreement with Jupiter International Limited to source 2 GW of crystalline solar cells valued at about Rs 2,000 crore. The agreement was executed on February 20, 2026. The contract covers the supply of high-efficiency Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TopCon) Solar Cells and high-efficiency mono Passivated Emitter and Rear…