Power Sector News Roundup for July 8, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: July 9, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: July 9, 2025
Global:
India:
NCT backs HVDC over battery storage for Barmer solar evacuation
Power Ministry amends ISTS rules to delegate approval powers
THDC begins commercial operation process for second unit of Tehri PSP
Patel Infra and EnerGrid win SJVN’s 375 MW battery storage auction in UP
CEA releases new AWS rules to improve weather data in renewable projects
Jain Irrigation–H2e Power JV wins PGCIL green hydrogen pilot project
Kanohar Electricals secures Rs 5.69 billion transformer order
FAC clears forest diversion for Sawalkote hydro project in J&K
AERB grants operational license for Kakrapar Atomic Power Project in Gujarat
Hazoor and KPI Green bag EPC deals for solar projects in Khavda
IEX reports strong Q1 performance driven by RTM, green market growth
Author: PPD Team Date: December 9, 2025 India JK Cement raises stake in O2 Renewable Energy V JK Cement bought an additional 12.21 per cent stake in O2 Renewable Energy V for about Rs 0.05 billion, raising its total holding to 28.97 per cent. The company acquired 46,45,658 shares from JSW Neo Energy at Rs 11.18 each. The higher stake strengthens its position in a 22 MW Karnataka wind project that supplies power to JK…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 24, 2025 India REMC awards 1 GW RTC tender at uniform tariff of Rs 4.35 per kWh REMC Limited has awarded its 1 GW round the clock renewable energy tender at a uniform tariff of Rs 4.35 per kWh. The bidding process started in August 2025 and drew nine participants. ACME Solar Holdings secured the full 1,000 MW. ReNew Power and Bhalki Solar Power won 200 MW each, while Purvah…
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…
Author: PPD Team Date: February 6, 2026 MNRE clarifies customs duty eligibility for wind turbine components Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a circular clarifying revised eligibility for concessional customs duty on imported forged steel rings used in wind energy generators. The clarification, dated 04 February 2026, follows Notification No. 02/2026-Customs issued by the Department of Revenue on 01 February 2026. The notification inserts a new clause covering forged steel rings classified…
Author: PPD Team Date: August 31, 2025 Global: Africa’s solar panel imports rise 60% to 15 GW in 2025 India: Adani Wind secures 165 MW turbine order from Fourth Partner Energy ACME wins SECI’s 11th green ammonia auction Power Mech secures Rs 370 crore order from Adani Power Shakti Pumps empanelled for 34,720 solar pumps in Maharashtra Acme Solar board clears fundraising of Rs 3,000 crore SAEL Industries commissions 200 MW solar project in Rajasthan…
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…