Power Sector News Roundup for August 8, 2025

Bhutan, World Bank sign $515 million deal for Dorjilung hydro project The Royal Government of Bhutan and the World Bank have signed financing agreements worth $515 million for the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project on the Kurichhu River. The project, with an estimated total cost of $1.7 billion, will be Bhutan’s largest hydropower project…

Vikram Solar signs 130 MW DCR solar cell supply agreement Vikram Solar Limited has signed a Solar Cell Supply Agreement with Evervolt Solar Technology India Private Limited (formerly CETC Renewable Energy Technology India Pvt. Ltd.) for the procurement of 130 MW of Mono-PERC 10BB Domestic Content Requirement (DCR)-compliant solar cells. The agreement was signed on…

Naveen Jindal Group explores sites for 18 GW nuclear power portfolio The Naveen Jindal Group is evaluating locations across more than nine states for nuclear power projects, including Gujarat, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Site assessments are focused on land availability, water resources, seismic considerations, grid connectivity, regulatory requirements and overall project…