Power Sector News Roundup for July 23, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: August 18, 2025 Global: Nextracker to supply 1.5 GW solar tracker systems for Casa dos Ventos projects India: India may open uranium mining and processing to private sector First Solar sues Adani Group firm over alleged patent infringement Alpex Solar to set up 1.2 GW solar module plant in Mathura West Bengal clears two new supercritical power units in Salboni PGCIL awards Rs 6.3 billion contracts to Siemens and CG Power…

Author: PPD Team Date: June 28, 2025 Global: Palantir and The Nuclear Company launch AI tool for nuclear projects World Bank and IAEA partner to support nuclear energy in developing countries India: Greenzo wins Rs 3.2 bn order for 20 MW green hydrogen project CeNS develops solar-powered device for green hydrogen production Emmvee wins order for solar modules from KPI Green BAJEL wins substation contract for 400 kV and 765 kV AIS projects Odisha seeks…

Author: PPD Team Date: October 28, 2025 Global: Saft wins 356 MWh BESS contract with Foxwell Power in Taiwan India: Inox Solar signs Rs 70 billion supply deal with China’s LONGi Ministry of Coal issues vesting orders for three commercial coal blocks NTPC Green, Paradip Port sign MoU on green hydrogen Pace Digitek wins SECI order for 1,200 MWh BESS in Andhra Pradesh Rayzon Solar secures SEBI approval for Rs 15 billion IPO Crompton wins…

Author: PPD Team Date: September 15, 2025 Global: Global push for ultra-long electricity cables raises opportunities and challenges India: Vikram Solar secures 200 MW module supply order from AB Energia Waaree Energies incorporates three new subsidiaries NLC India signs MoU with KABIL for critical minerals collaboration JSW Energy commissions 317 MW renewable capacity in August ACME Solar ends acquisition agreement for AK Renewable Infra Adani Power signs power supply deal with Bihar for 2,400 MW…

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…