Power Sector News Roundup for August 8, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: July 30, 2025 Global: Wipro to deploy smart meter data system for Saudi Arabia’s National Grid SA India: Andhra Pradesh scraps two Adani PSP projects L&T and NTPC post Q1 results Airtel expands renewable sourcing with energy deal from AMPIN Tripura installs over 590 rooftop solar units under PM Surya Ghar Bescom sees loss reduction after underground and aerial cable push Cyclone-proofing power: Centre outlines works in Maharashtra

Author: PPD Team Date: September 25, 2025 Global: China could cut 1.6 billion tonnes of carbon emissions by 2030 India: PFCCL invites bids for South Kalamb transmission project in Maharashtra Solarworld Energy Solutions opens Rs 4.9 billion IPO Hero Future secures Rs 10.24 billion for 60 MW hybrid project Odisha’s first digital process bus-based grid substation commissioned at Agalpur Oju hydro project in Arunachal Pradesh secures EC recommendation Torrent Power acquires land-holding firms for thermal…

Author: PPD Team Date: August 27, 2025 Global: Taiwan referendum on nuclear plant falls short of approval threshold India: PM launches Maruti Suzuki’s first made-in-India EV Transrail Lighting secures Rs 837 crore T&D orders Power Grid approves Rs 209 crore North-Eastern expansion project Adani Energy incorporates new subsidiary in Puducherry 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…

Author: PPD Team Date: January 14, 2026 India PFC opens Rs 5,000 crore secured NCD issue Power Finance Corporation Limited has announced a public issue of secured, redeemable, non-convertible debentures with a base size of Rs 500 crore and an option to retain oversubscription of up to Rs 4,500 crore. The issue opens on January 16, 2026, and is being launched under a shelf prospectus limit of Rs 10,000 crore as Tranche I. The NCDs…

Author: PPD Team Date: February 26, 2026 MoP extends deadline for comments on draft National Electricity Policy 2026 The Ministry of Power (MoP) has extended the deadline for submission of comments and suggestions on the draft National Electricity Policy, 2026 by one month to March 19, 2026. The draft policy was circulated on January 20, 2026 with an initial thirty day deadline ending February 19, 2026. In an office memorandum dated February 25, 2026, MoP…