Power Sector News Roundup for October 7, 2025

CEA outlines transmission roadmap for 900 GW non-fossil capacity by 2035-36 The Central Electricity Authority released a transmission plan to support over 900 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2035-36. It estimates an investment of Rs. 7,93,300 crores for 1,37,500 circuit-kilometres of lines and 8,27,600 MVA of substation capacity between 2026-27 and 2035-36. The plan…

Adani Energy Solutions appoints Pramath Nath as Chief People Officer Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) has appointed Mr. Pramath Nath as its Chief People Officer with effect from July 1, 2026. He moved from Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), where he served as Chief People Officer until June 30, 2026. Mr. Nath has nearly three…

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…

India BHEL secures Rs 6,650 crore EPC order for Darlipali Stage-II project Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) order worth over Rs 6,650 crore from NTPC Limited for the 1×800 MW Darlipali Supercritical Thermal Power Project Stage-II in Odisha. The contract, awarded through international competitive bidding, covers design,…

India ACME Solar appoints new CPO, secures Rs 4,725 crore financing ACME Solar Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Ayalur S Kumar as Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer on 17 December 2025. Kumar brings over 30 years of experience across renewable energy, electric vehicle infrastructure, and the power sector, with prior roles at Fortum,…