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Prototype wind turbines need ALMM listing before commercial use, says MNRE
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified that prototype wind turbine models intended for commercial deployment can only be installed after being included in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for Wind. In an Office Memorandum dated July 14, 2026, the Ministry stated that prototype models may continue to be…
India | Generation | NewsEAC backs thermal power expansions worth over Rs 29,000 crore
The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for Thermal Power projects has recommended environmental clearance for thermal power expansion projects in Chhattisgarh and Odisha involving a combined proposed investment of more than Rs 29,000 crore. The projects will add 2,920 MW of generation capacity through ultra-supercritical units. Korba expansion In Chhattisgarh, the EAC recommended environmental clearance for…
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India | Generation | NewsJSW Energy signs 1,600 MW Salboni PPA with WBSEDCL
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NTPC Green declares 165 MW commercial at Khavda-II solar project
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has declared commercial operation of 165 MW from the 1,200 MW Khavda-II Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project in Gujarat, effective February 20, 2026. With this addition, NTPC group’s total commercial capacity has reached 86,894 MW. The commissioned capacity forms the second phase of the Khavda-II solar…
