Power Sector News Roundup for October 13, 2025

BHEL receives LNTP for 800 MW Durgapur thermal project Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has received a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for the main plant package of the 1×800 MW Durgapur supercritical thermal power station. The LNTP enables BHEL to begin advance engineering activities and place orders for critical…

CG Power commissions new EHV switchgear plant in Nashik CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited has commissioned a new extra high-voltage (EHV) switchgear manufacturing facility at Pimpalgaon Garudeshwar in Nashik, Maharashtra, as part of its capacity expansion strategy. The new plant, designated S3 Unit-II, will manufacture EHV circuit breakers in the 33kV to 245kV range…

CEA notifies BESS safety rules, effective April 2027 The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified mandatory safety requirements for battery energy storage systems (BESS) through an amendment to the CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023. Published on March 30, 2026, the rules will take effect on April 1, 2027. The amendment…

India: MNRE proposes higher efficiency norms for ALMM solar modules The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued a draft plan to raise minimum efficiency levels for solar PV modules listed under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers. The proposal introduces phased standards from January 1, 2027 and tighter levels from January 1,…

India NTPC posts marginal rise in Q2 profit despite lower revenue NTPC Limited posted a marginal 0.11% increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 4,653 crore for Q2 FY25, compared to Rs 4,648 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations fell 2.9% year-on-year to Rs 39,166 crore. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation,…