Power Sector News Roundup for June 12, 2026
Hitachi Energy India to invest Rs 2,000 crore in Gujarat transformer plant
Hitachi Energy India Limited has announced an investment of around Rs 2,000 crore to establish a new large power transformer (LPT) manufacturing facility at Karjan in Vadodara, Gujarat. The facility, scheduled for completion in FY28, will manufacture transformers for high-voltage transmission systems, High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) corridors, power generation integration, artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, and industrial applications. The company stated that the project will incorporate advanced manufacturing technologies and end-to-end digital connectivity while targeting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The investment is expected to generate more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs.
JSW Energy commissions 150 MW Tidong hydro project
JSW Energy Limited, through JSW Neo Energy Limited, has commissioned the full 150 MW Tidong hydroelectric project in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh. The run-of-river project was commissioned ahead of the previously guided timeline of October 2026 and has a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for supply of 75 MW during May to October at a tariff of Rs 5.57 per kWh. With the commissioning, JSW Energy’s total installed generation capacity has increased to around 13,900 MW. The company stated that its total locked-in generation capacity stands at 32.1 GW, including operational, under-construction, and pipeline projects.
RECPDCL transfers Jalna transmission SPV to MSETCL
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has transferred its entire shareholding in Jalna Power Transmission Limited to Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. The transfer includes 50,000 equity shares along with all associated assets and liabilities and was completed on June 12, 2026. The consideration received from the sale was Rs 3,21,57,839, inclusive of taxes, professional fees, and expense reimbursements. The transmission project includes a 400/132 kV substation at Jalna, transmission lines, and associated infrastructure with a scheduled commercial operation period of 24 months.
POWERGRID wins Kakinada green hydrogen transmission project
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has emerged as the successful bidder for the interstate transmission system (ISTS) project supporting proposed Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia projects in the Kakinada area of Andhra Pradesh. The project, estimated at Rs 1,618 crore, will be implemented on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis. It includes development of a new 765/400 kV gas-insulated substation (GIS), STATCOM installation, and associated 765 kV transmission lines. POWERGRID received the letter of intent (LoI) on June 12, 2026.
ACME Solar commissions additional BESS capacity in Rajasthan
ACME Solar Holdings Limited has commissioned an additional 33.331 MW / 120.384 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity at its project in Badi Sid in Bap tehsil across the Phalodi and Jodhpur districts of Rajasthan. The commercial operation date (COD) for the newly commissioned capacity has been set as June 14, 2026. With the latest addition, the company’s total commissioned BESS capacity has increased to 300 MW / 1,404.32 MWh. Earlier this month, the company had commissioned another 33.333 MW / 160.512 MWh BESS capacity at the same location.
Prozeal wins Rs 2,000 crore ONGC wind power contract
Prozeal Green Energy Limited has received a Notification of Award (NOA) from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) for development of 250 MW (±2%) of captive Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind power projects across India. The contract, valued at over Rs 2,000 crore, covers design, engineering, supply, erection, commissioning, and grid interconnection of 50 wind electric generators (WEGs). The project is scheduled for commissioning within 30 months from the date of award. Prozeal will also provide a one-year Defect Liability Period (DLP) followed by a 10-year comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) contract.
NTPC commissions additional 50 MW solar capacity in Rajasthan
NTPC Limited has declared commercial operation of an additional 50 MW solar capacity under a larger 300 MW solar component of a 200 MW Round-The-Clock (RTC) renewable energy project in Rajasthan. The capacity is owned by Project Sixteen Renewable Power Private Limited, a step-down subsidiary of ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited. With this addition, cumulative commissioned solar capacity under the project has reached 250 MW. Following the commissioning, the total installed capacity of the NTPC Group has increased to 90,857 MW.
India yet to commission offshore wind despite 70 GW potential
India has not commissioned any offshore wind capacity despite an estimated 70 GW of technical potential along the Gujarat and Tamil Nadu coasts, according to the Global Offshore Wind Report 2026 by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The report stated that offshore wind progress slowed after cancellation of 4.5 GW of tenders in 2025 due to limited developer participation. The government has approved a Rs 74.53 billion Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme covering 1 GW of offshore wind capacity and associated port infrastructure upgrades. GWEC expects India’s first offshore wind projects to be commissioned in the early 2030s, with capacity projected to reach 2 GW by 2035.
India’s non-fossil capacity crosses 53% of installed base
India’s total installed power capacity reached 542,354 MW as of May 31, 2026, with non-fossil fuel sources accounting for 53.75% of the installed base, according to Central Electricity Authority (CEA) data. Solar capacity stood at 157,046 MW, while wind capacity reached 56,807 MW. Coal remained the largest individual power source at 223,498 MW, accounting for 41.21% of total installed capacity. Total renewable capacity, including large hydro, biomass, and small hydro, stood at 282,745 MW.
NISE maps 102 GW floating solar potential in India, Maharashtra leads with 16 GW
India has an estimated 102.18 GWp of floating solar photovoltaic (PV) potential, according to an assessment released by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). The study identified around 1,946 square kilometres of water surface area suitable for floating solar deployment. Maharashtra recorded the highest estimated potential at 16.28 GW, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. With floating solar included, India’s total assessed solar potential now stands at around 3,445 GWp.
Finance ministry waives customs duty on nuclear power imports
The Ministry of Finance has waived customs duties on all goods imported for nuclear power generation through an order dated June 11, 2026. The exemption applies retrospectively to eligible imports made between April 1, 2019, and January 31, 2026. The government had earlier extended customs duty exemptions on nuclear power project imports until 2035 in the Union Budget FY2026-27. Following the announcement, shares of MTAR Technologies Limited, Walchandnagar Industries Limited, and Power Mech Projects Limited rose by up to 13%.
Pakal Dul project achieves HRT-I tunnel breakthrough
The 1000 MW Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project in Jammu & Kashmir has achieved breakthrough of Head Race Tunnel-I (HRT-I) using Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)-1 “Marsu”. The project is being developed by Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited (CVPPL) at an investment of Rs 126.69 billion. The tunnel extends approximately 7.35 kilometres underground with a diameter of 7.2 metres. The breakthrough was achieved in 29 months after excavation began in January 2024.
MNRE mandates IEC update on wind CCDC portal
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has directed all wind turbine and component manufacturers registered on the Certification & Concurrent Due Diligence Certificate (CCDC) Wind Portal to update their Import Export Code (IEC) details. According to the ministry, failure to map IEC details with user profiles will result in non-generation of CCDC certificates. Manufacturers have been given seven days from June 12, 2026 to complete the process. The ministry stated that the move is intended to streamline certification procedures for wind energy equipment.
Andhra Pradesh plans transmission network for 15 GW data centre load
Andhra Pradesh has prepared a long-term transmission roadmap to support electricity demand from upcoming data centres around Visakhapatnam, with projected demand expected to reach nearly 15 GW by 2036-37. According to APTransco estimates, 16 large data centre projects are currently under development with an estimated information technology (IT) load of around 9.1 GW. The state plans to develop a phased 765 kV, 400 kV, and 220 kV transmission network across multiple substations. The plan also includes dedicated infrastructure for the proposed Rambilli Data Centre Cluster.
CEA issues standard timelines for ISTS project implementation
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued standardised implementation timelines for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) projects following approval during the 40th meeting of the National Committee on Transmission (NCT). Greenfield 765 kV and 400 kV substations have been assigned a timeline of 36 months, while High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems will have implementation periods of 48–54 months. Transmission lines and augmentation works have also been assigned defined execution timelines. CEA stated that the framework is intended to improve coordination between generation and transmission infrastructure development.
Radiance Renewables commissions 87 MWp solar project in Karnataka
Radiance Renewables Private Limited has commissioned an 87 MWp solar project at Korwar in Karnataka for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers. The company stated that the project is expected to generate nearly 3.48 million MWh of renewable energy over its operational lifetime. The plant has been equipped with reactive power compensation systems compliant with Central Electricity Authority (CEA) requirements and designed to support future Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) integration. Radiance Renewables stated that the project forms part of its broader target of achieving 2 GW operational renewable energy capacity.
Odisha approves 15 RE projects worth Rs 10,068 crore
Odisha’s Single Window Committee (SWC) has approved 15 renewable energy projects involving 1,675.5 MW of generation capacity and 502 MWh of energy storage capacity. The projects involve investments worth Rs 10,068.53 crore and cover solar, wind, pumped storage, agri-photovoltaic systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The meeting was held under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy (OREP)-2022 framework. Odisha recorded renewable energy generation of 1,297.75 million units during 2024-25, excluding large hydro projects.
Onward Solar signs BESPA for 45 MW BESS projects in Odisha
Onward Solar Power has signed a battery energy storage purchase agreement (BESPA) with GRIDCO Limited for development of 45 MW/180 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Odisha. The projects were awarded under Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited’s (SECI) auction for standalone BESS capacity in the state. The projects will be connected to the Narendrapur and Tentuli Khunti grid substations at a tariff of Rs 375,000 per MW per month. The projects are being supported under the Ministry of Power’s Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme.
SJVN appoints Rajesh Kumar Chandel as Director (Projects)
SJVN Limited has appointed Shri Rajesh Kumar Chandel as Whole-time Director (Projects) with effect from June 11, 2026. Chandel previously served as Chief Executive Officer of SJVN Arun-3 Power Development Company Pvt. Ltd. and SJVN Lower Arun Power Development Company Pvt. Ltd. in Nepal. He has over 35 years of experience in hydroelectric project construction, planning, and execution across India, Nepal, and Bhutan. The appointment has been approved by the Ministry of Power for a five-year term.
Maharashtra faces repeated load shedding amid transmission congestion
Maharashtra’s transmission network is facing increasing congestion and operational stress, according to minutes of the Maharashtra Transmission Committee (MTC) meeting. Repeated overloading of the 400 kV Chakan-Talegaon transmission line led to Demand Load Shedding (DLS) events between April 10 and April 15, 2026. The State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) stated that commissioning of the 765 kV Navsari-Padghe line increased power inflow from Gujarat by around 2,000 MW to 2,500 MW during solar hours. The committee also highlighted renewable energy curtailment, cable faults, and under-voltage conditions at multiple substations.
Bikaner V renewable energy zone gets Rs 31,197 crore grid evacuation plan approved by NCT
The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has approved a Rs 31,197.04 crore transmission scheme for evacuation of 6 GW renewable energy from the Bikaner V Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in Rajasthan. The scheme forms part of Rajasthan REZ Phase-IV (Part-6) and will be implemented over 36 months. The project has been divided into five packages, with most components to be executed through the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. The NCT also approved a total connectivity of 12 GW for the Bikaner V pooling station.
A major grid disturbance in the Khavda Renewable Energy complex on May 13, 2026 caused a generation loss of around 9,000 MW, according to GRID-INDIA’s presentation before the National Committee on Transmission (NCT). The event resulted in the outage of three major pooling stations with combined installed capacity of 15.9 GW. Around 17 Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission lines tripped during the disturbance, while grid frequency fell from 49.953 Hz to 49.398 Hz. GRID-INDIA stated that detailed root cause analysis and corrective measures are underway.
China builds first integrated offshore solar, hydrogen and storage system
China has completed a coastal energy project in Jiangsu Province combining 400 MW offshore solar generation with hydrogen production and battery energy storage. Developed by CHN Energy Guohua Energy Investment Co, the project includes a 220 kV booster station, hydrogen production facility, and electrochemical energy storage system. The hydrogen facility is expected to produce up to 180 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. Chinese media described it as the country’s first integrated “electricity-storage-hydrogen” offshore energy system.