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Power ministry to launch Rs 10 billion scheme for MSME energy efficiency
The Ministry of Power (MoP) is set to launch a Rs 10 billion scheme to support energy efficiency initiatives among small and medium businesses, aiming to incentivize adoption of energy-efficient technologies. Under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s ADEETIE scheme (Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishments), the plan will provide interest subvention…
BHEL commissions two units of Punatsangchhu-II Hydro Project in Bhutan
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has commissioned two units of the 6×170-MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II) in Bhutan. The project, part of a bilateral agreement between the Government of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan, is located in the Wangdue district. The two units were synchronized on December 16 and 17, 2024, and are…
India | Generation | NewsL&T completes sale of Nabha Power to Torrent Power
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IIT Guwahati develops perovskite technology for solar and memory devices
A research team at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has developed a hybrid perovskite semiconductor technology for high-efficiency solar cells and resistive-switching memory devices, with potential applications in energy conversion and neuromorphic computing. The research, led by Prof. Parameswar K. Iyer, focuses on improving the performance and stability of perovskite-based semiconductor materials. Perovskites…
Kalpataru Projects secures Rs 27.2 billion orders
Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL) has won new orders worth Rs 27.2 billion across its power transmission and distribution (T&D) business. The contracts include T&D projects in both domestic and international markets, along with orders in the buildings and factories segment in India. For the first quarter of FY 2025-26, KPIL reported revenue of Rs…
