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India reaches 283 GW non-fossil capacity, ranks third globally
India’s installed non-fossil fuel power capacity stood at 283.46 GW as of March 31, 2026, with solar contributing more than half of the renewable energy base, according to data shared by the Minister of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Speaking to the media, MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi said India now ranks third globally in renewable…
NCT recommends two interstate transmission schemes for final clearance
The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recommended two interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes to the Ministry of Power for final approval. These will be implemented under tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) and the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM). One scheme involves the transmission system for evacuating power from renewable energy (RE) projects in Rajgarh (1,500 MW)…
CTUIL releases draft procedure for connectivity and GNA applications
The Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) has released a draft “Detailed Procedure for Grant of Connectivity and General Network Access” for public consultation. The document gives effect to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Connectivity and General Network Access to the Inter-State Transmission System Regulations, 2022. It will replace the procedure issued in…
Welspun New Energy signs SECI PPA for 200 MW solar with BESS
Welspun New Energy Ltd. (WNEL) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 200 MW solar photovoltaic project integrated with a 400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). This is the company’s first contracted project that includes a storage component. The capacity was secured through a…
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Rashmi Group to invest Rs 100 billion in integrated steel and power project in WB
Rashmi Group will invest Rs 100 billion to set up a 2.8 million tonne per annum integrated steel plant and a 400 MW captive power plant in Purulia, West Bengal. The state government has allotted 938 acres of land for the project. The development is part of the group’s broader expansion in iron and steel,…
Mahindra unveils new EV and battery assembly facility in Chakan
Mahindra has opened a new manufacturing and battery assembly facility at its Chakan plant, dedicated to producing Electric Origin SUVs. The facility, powered entirely by renewable energy, operates as a water-positive unit within Mahindra’s Chakan manufacturing hub. This development is part of Mahindra’s Rs 45 billion investment from its Rs 160 billion FY22–FY27 investment cycle,…
