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Kerala explores thorium-based power, rules out conventional nuclear option
Kerala Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty said on Monday that the State is examining the feasibility of setting up a thorium-based power plant while making it clear that a conventional nuclear plant is not under consideration. He said a report prepared for the government describes thorium power as waste-free and environmentally safer compared to nuclear plants,…
GE Vernova secures contract with 50Hertz for grid-stabilizing technology in Germany
GE Vernova Inc. has secured a contract with 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, one of Germany’s four transmission system operators, to deliver advanced grid-stabilizing technology to enhance the reliability of Germany’s electrical grid as it integrates more renewable energy sources. As part of the agreement, GE Vernova will provide its 300 Mvar FACTSFLEX GFM solution, a Static…
Power Ministry invites feedback on draft amendments to CGP rules
The Ministry of Power has issued draft amendments to the Electricity Rules, 2005, relating to the criteria for classification of Captive Generating Plants (CGPs). Stakeholder comments have been invited by 22 October 2025. In a circular dated 23 September 2025, the ministry circulated the draft notification to government departments, regulators, public sector entities, power producers,…
Hazoor and KPI Green bag EPC deals for solar projects in Khavda
Hazoor Multi Projects Limited (HMPL) has secured an EPC contract worth Rs 9,130 million from Apollo Green Energy Limited. The contract is for the 200 MW Khavda Solar PV Project – Phase XVII (NHPC) in Gujarat. The Letter of Award (LoA) was issued on July 4, 2025. Apollo Green had won this project from NHPC…
POWERGRID approves Rs 4,000 crore loan facility from SBI
The Board of Directors of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has approved a proposal to raise funds through an unsecured rupee term loan or line of credit of up to Rs 4,000 crore from State Bank of India (SBI). The decision was taken at a Board meeting held on Wednesday, April 30, 2026….
EPTA seeks relaxed ISTS waiver phase-out for ongoing RE projects
The Electric Power Transmission Association (EPTA) has asked the government to ease the planned phase-out of the interstate transmission system (ISTS) waiver, set to begin on July 1, 2025. EPTA warned that the proposed 25% yearly withdrawal could disrupt projects and raise costs for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers. It suggested a slower 10% annual…
