Power Sector News Roundup for July 4, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: July 4, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: July 4, 2025
Global:
India:
CEA and IIT Roorkee sign MoU for joint work on power sector research
India plans battery electric truck shift to cut freight emissions
Oswal Energies receives first electrolyser for green hydrogen project
KSB secures pump supply contract for thermal projects from L&T
CESC launches Rs 2.26 billion upgrade to fix power issues in Kodagu
Author: PPD Team Date: February 12, 2026 NCT backs transmission schemes for 25.5 GW renewable evacuation in Gujarat The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended interstate transmission schemes with a cumulative estimated cost of Rs 24,048 crore for evacuation of 25.5 GW of renewable energy from Gujarat. The outlay includes Rs 7,688 crore for Jam Khambhaliya REZ Phase II (5,500 MW) and Jamnagar Phase-I (1,000 MW), Rs 7,506 crore for Lakadia REZ Phase II…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 11, 2025 India Waaree Renewable Technologies expands EPC contract by Rs 27.22 crore Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd. has expanded the value of its existing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for a 980 MWp / 700 MWac solar project by Rs 27.22 crore. The company received formal confirmation of the enhancement on November 10, 2025. With this revision, the total contract value now stands at Rs 1,017.82 crore, including taxes….
Author: PPD Team Date: January 19, 2026 India Waaree group adds eight IPP-focused step-down subsidiaries Waaree Energies Limited disclosed the incorporation of eight wholly owned subsidiaries through its step-down arm, Waaree Forever Energies Private Limited. The entities were incorporated between January 13 and January 15, 2026, to hold specific independent power producer projects. Each subsidiary has been created solely for individual IPP assets and has not commenced operations, reporting nil turnover. WFEPL holds 100% equity…
Author: PPD Team Date: August 5, 2025 Global: China establishes Yajiang Group for Brahmaputra mega dam Afghanistan signs deal to develop 10 GW power capacity by 2032 India: MNRE revises pilot scheme for innovative green hydrogen projects Centre prepares rules for private sector entry into nuclear power projects Power Ministry amends VGF scheme rules for battery storage projects SC: Power regulators cannot probe franchisees under Section 128 of Electricity Act Suzlon secures 381 MW wind…
Author: PPD Team Date: July 28, 2025 Global: Satellite images reveal China’s race to dominate nuclear fusion India: IEX, Adani Energy, and REC report strong Q1 earnings in FY26 TNPGCL to pilot 200 MW battery storage at thermal plant PFC transfers two transmission subsidiaries to private bidders POWERGRID commissions ER-WR interconnection project NTPC signs MoU with Bihar for battery and renewable energy projects Gurugram, Faridabad industry bodies urge tariff parity with neighbouring states Tata Power…
Author: PPD Team Date: August 4, 2025 India: Ministry of Power scraps Uniform Renewable Energy Tariff Supreme Court directs coordinated plan to cut emissions from coal power plants India developing three types of SMRs; eyes export push after UK trade deal Arunachal Pradesh targets 13 new hydropower projects Q1 FY26 results: PowerGrid, Tata Power, Coal India, Adani Power, ABB India NHPC invites bids for planning and design of Sawalkote hydro project Yadadri thermal plant Unit‑1…