Power Sector News Roundup for September 5, 2025

Author: PPD Team Date: December 22, 2025 India Waaree Energies announces US polysilicon investment Waaree Energies Limited informed stock exchanges that its wholly owned subsidiary Waaree Solar Americas Inc. has entered into a binding term sheet with United Solar Holding Inc. The agreement involves subscribing to approximately 5,368,551 Series B preferred shares for a total consideration of around USD 30,000,000. The transaction, executed on 18 December 2025, is aimed at strengthening Waaree’s long term and…

Author: PPD Team Date: December 15, 2025 India CEA issues draft SOP for mandatory third-party fire safety audits of BESS The Central Electricity Authority has issued a draft Standard Operating Procedure for mandatory third party fire safety audits of Battery Energy Storage Systems. Stakeholder comments are open until 11 January 2026. The draft outlines audit frequency, responsibilities of system owners and auditors, and minimum qualification requirements. It aims to reduce fire risks and improve safety…

Author: PPD Team Date: December 31, 2025 India PGCIL awards Rs 3.6 bn 765 kV transformer contract to BHEL Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has awarded Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited a Rs 3,618 million contract to supply 17 units of 765/400 kV, 500 MVA single phase transformers as part of a bulk procurement package. The contract relates to the 765 kV Transformer Package TTR-15/BULK and was awarded on 23 December 2025. BHEL secured the…