Author: PPD Team Date: 27/09/2024
Ramalingam Construction has been declared the lowest (L1) bidder for the development of distribution infrastructure in the Kozhikode and Palakkad districts of Kerala. The turnkey contract, awarded by Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), falls under the Northern Region Package-I as part of the revamped reforms-based and results-linked distribution sector scheme. The bid value for the project is Rs 2.14 billion.
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Tata Power has announced an investment of Rs 1.2 trillion in Rajasthan to develop various renewable energy projects, including rooftop solar installations and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The announcement was made at the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit on December 9, 2024. The investment roadmap aims to transform Rajasthan into a power surplus state through clean and affordable energy. It includes Rs 750 billion for solar, wind, and hybrid…
Author: PPD Team Date: 13/12/2024 Reliance Power Limited (RPL) incorporated Reliance NU Energies Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle, on December 10, 2024. The entity will focus on developing renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, hybrid systems, and advanced energy storage solutions such as pumped storage hydropower and battery energy storage systems.
Author: PPD Team Date: 29/11/2024 Strike Energy has announced a final investment decision (FID) to proceed with the South Erregulla gas power plant in Western Australia. The 85 MW facility will supply firming power to the South West Interconnected System through the existing 132 kVa transmission line between Geraldton and Three Springs. The project’s FID was bolstered by improved economics due to increased projected plant utilization and high future capacity credit prices. Utilization is expected…
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/01/2025 NHPC Limited has resumed construction work on the Parbati Hydro Electric Project Stage-II, which had previously faced roadblocks due to local opposition. The project, located on the Beas River in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh, involves establishing an 800 MW capacity and is being developed with an investment of Rs 98.97 billion. It is situated approximately 260 km from Chandigarh.
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/01/2025 Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Ltd (TPEVCSL) to develop public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across parking sites managed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The agreement, signed on January 21, 2025, aims to foster the adoption of electric vehicles in Delhi, aligning with Tata Power-DDL’s Green Tomorrow vision and supporting India’s Net Zero emissions…
Author: PPD Team Date: 15/01/2025 The Ministry of Power has released the ‘Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Battery Swapping and Battery Charging Stations’, aimed at enhancing India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. The guidelines promote battery swapping as a faster alternative to traditional charging, enabling users to replace discharged batteries with pre-charged ones, reducing downtime and improving convenience for EV owners. The guidelines apply to all entities involved in battery swapping services, including operators of…