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NTPC commissions second part of solar projects in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has declared the commercial operation of the second part capacities of two solar projects. The 60 MW capacity from the 320 MW Bhainsara solar project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, became operational on January 7, 2025, following the earlier commissioning of 160 MW on August 28,…
Andhra Pradesh approves renewable projects worth Rs 27.23 billion
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Rays Power JV wins 125 MW EPC contract in Assam
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Andhra Pradesh plans 200 substations with Rs 6,000 crore investment
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced plans to establish 200 new power substations across the state at an estimated cost of Rs 6,000 crore. The initiative targets regions where electricity consumption is increasing across industrial, commercial, residential and agricultural sectors. Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar presented the plan in the State Assembly in Amaravati…
NTPC to commission Unit-III of North Karanpura power project by March 2025
NTPC Limited plans to commission Unit-III of the North Karanpura (Pakri Barwadih) Power Project by March 2025. The project, located near Tandwa town in Chatra district, Jharkhand, involves three units of 660 MW each and is being developed at an investment of Rs 151.64 billion. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is the engineering, procurement, and…
