Power Sector News Roundup for July 29, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: July 29, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: July 29, 2025
Global
India:
Bihar signs MoUs for 2,357 MW green energy projects worth Rs 53 billion
TEMA India commissions private test facility for heavy water upgradation
J&K’s new hydro policy faces pressure from expanding solar footprint
Solar power expansion in Rajasthan sparks protests over Khejri tree felling
PSERC approves Rs 123.3 crore rooftop solar plan for its buildings
Tata Power sets up Odisha’s first integrated distribution control centre
MNRE clarifies ALMM rules for solar cell tenders and BESS-linked projects
Author: PPD Team Date: December 9, 2025 India AMPIN secures investment from FMO for renewable project expansion FMO has invested 50 million dollars in AMPIN Energy Transition to support new greenfield renewable projects in India. The funding aligns with FMO’s climate strategy and AMPIN’s domestic growth plans. AMPIN said the support will help scale renewable systems and strengthen environmental and social standards. FMO said the fully green facility will meet AMPIN’s capital expenditure needs and…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 30, 2025 India MNRE issues new SOP for wind turbine and component certification The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers for Wind (ALMM-Wind) and the Wind Turbine Components list (ALMM-WTC), replacing the earlier Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM). The SOP sets a two-tier certification system covering turbines and their major components…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 29, 2025 India Shree Cement commissions 20 MWp solar plant in Uttar Pradesh Shree Cement has commissioned a 20 MWp solar power plant in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, to supply electricity to its Etah grinding unit. Phase 1 has achieved commercial operation after approval from the Uttar Pradesh State Load Dispatch Centre. Phase 2 will be completed by Q4 FY2025–26. The project will offset about 22,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually and…
Author: PPD Team Date: July 4, 2025 Global: Ofgem approves £24bn plan to upgrade UK energy networks US Senate passes energy bill to phase out key renewables tax credits India: Adani Power in race for 2,400 MW Pirpainti project in Bihar MCX to launch monthly electricity futures from July 10 Bangladesh pays $437 million to Adani Power CEA and IIT Roorkee sign MoU for joint work on power sector research India plans battery electric truck…
Author: PPD Team Date: December 15, 2025 India CEA issues draft SOP for mandatory third-party fire safety audits of BESS The Central Electricity Authority has issued a draft Standard Operating Procedure for mandatory third party fire safety audits of Battery Energy Storage Systems. Stakeholder comments are open until 11 January 2026. The draft outlines audit frequency, responsibilities of system owners and auditors, and minimum qualification requirements. It aims to reduce fire risks and improve safety…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 14, 2025 India: Viviana Power Tech signs Rs 2,448 crore MoUs in Gujarat L&T secures orders for power and hydrocarbon projects in Middle East EAC clears Sawalkote hydro project on Chenab NTPC Green signs MoU with Japan’s ENEOS for green hydrogen and methanol supply Advait Greenergy signs MoU for Rs 1,400 crore projects in Gujarat ED arrests Reliance Power CFO over Rs 68 crore fake bank guarantee Government mandates import…