Author: PPD Team Date: January 6, 2025
SJVN Limited and the Government of Bihar (GoB) signed an MoU on December 31, 2024, to develop the 1,000 MW Hathidah-Durgawati Pumped Storage Project and other similar projects in Bihar.
The 1,000 MW (4×250 MW) Hathidah-Durgawati project will be built on the Durgawati River in Kaimur, Bihar, at an estimated cost of Rs 56,630 million.
Author: PPD Team Date: November 4, 2024 ACWA Power’s Redstone Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant in South Africa has synchronized 50 MW to the national grid, with full capacity expected to reach 100 MW shortly. Developed in collaboration with Herlogas and SEPCOIII, the Redstone CSP is set to deliver clean energy to approximately 200,000 households, significantly curbing carbon emissions. Meanwhile, the Kom Ombo Photovoltaic (PV) plant in Egypt has achieved its full production capacity of…
Author: PPD Team Date: February 2, 2026 KEC International Limited, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Reliance Power Limited, and Solarworld Energy Solutions Limited have announced their financial results for the third quarter of FY26 and the nine month period ended December 31, 2025. KEC International reported higher consolidated revenue and improved operating profitability during the quarter, while reported profit after tax remained broadly flat due to an exceptional provision. Consolidated revenue for Q3 FY26…
Author: PPD Team Date: September 11, 2025 The Ministry of Power has initiated a stakeholder mapping survey to support the development of the India Energy Stack (IES), a digital public infrastructure for the power sector. The IES is designed to create a connected and interoperable energy ecosystem through grid digitalisation, renewable integration, decentralised generation, and consumer-focused reforms. A core component of the initiative will be a Utility Intelligence Platform, built with open standards and APIs…
Author: PPD Team Date: February 27, 2026 Evervolt Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. has entered into a partnership with Beijing HyperStrong Technology Co., Ltd. to distribute and market battery energy storage systems (BESS) across India and Sri Lanka. The collaboration targets expansion of commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage applications in the region. Under the agreement, HyperStrong has appointed Evervolt as a regional distributor. The companies will work on joint marketing initiatives and technical training programmes…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 17, 2024 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) by adding 2,094 MW of solar module capacity, bringing the total capacity to 58,422 MW. Major additions include SAEL Solar P6 with 2,065 MW and Grew Energy with 29 MW. Meanwhile, ITI, Jyotitech Solar, SunField Energy, and Suryakamal Energy have been removed from the list. New entrants on the provisional…
Author: PPD Team Date: September 5, 2025 The Union Cabinet has cleared a six-year, Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to boost domestic recycling of critical minerals from secondary sources. Part of the National Critical Mineral Mission, the scheme will support extraction from e-waste, lithium-ion battery scrap, and end-of-life vehicle parts. Incentives include a 20% capital subsidy for new and expanded units, and operating subsidies linked to sales. Large entities can claim up to Rs 50…