SBEC Systems (India) has commissioned a 632 KWp solar power project at G S Pharmbutor’s Nutrition Division, located within the Modi Steel Compound in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh. The project became operational on November 5, 2024.
This initiative aligns with SBEC Systems’ focus on engineering and consultancy services across various industries, emphasizing their commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions.
India’s total non-fossil fuel installed capacity reached 213.70 GW as of November 2024, a 14.2% increase from the previous year. Including pipeline projects, the total non-fossil fuel capacity surged to 472.90 GW, up 28.5% year-on-year. From April to November 2024, 14.94 GW of new renewable energy capacity was added, nearly doubling the 7.54 GW added…
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 8th session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly in New Delhi on October 28, 2025, urging member nations to build a solar-powered world that leaves no woman, farmer, village, or small island behind. In her keynote address, the President said the ISA represents humanity’s shared aspiration to harness the…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has introduced a Rs 2 billion programme, running through FY 2025-26, to accelerate green hydrogen production and application across sectors. Focus areas include decentralised hydrogen production through floating solar, biomass, and wastewater, with applications in off-grid energy, cooking, heating, and industrial processes. The initiative aligns with the…
Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) achieved a major milestone on March 11, 2025, by synchronizing Unit 1 of the Patratu Thermal Power Project Phase I with the grid. On the same day, a dry run was completed for all units of the project, marking significant progress in its commissioning. PVUNL, a special purpose vehicle…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a report titled “Rationalising Consumer Fixed Charge to Reflect Fixed Cost of DISCOM,” proposing a national framework to restructure retail electricity tariffs and gradually increase the share of fixed charges in consumer electricity bills. The report was prepared following a representation from the All India DISCOMs Association (AIDA)…
Électricité de France (EDF) is negotiating with three suppliers to secure power for its planned 1 GW data centre projects in France, with a focus on nuclear energy as a clean power source for tech firms amid the rising energy demands driven by AI. EDF executive director Marc Benayoun confirmed the ongoing discussions but withheld…