Author: PPD Team Date: December 3, 2024
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd (SWREL) has secured a Rs 5.04 billion contract to develop a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Rajasthan.
The project, awarded by an independent power producer, involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of a 305 MW AC / 396 MWp DC PV system.
Author: PPD Team Date: January 3, 2025 Northleaf Capital Partners has sold its majority stake in the 494 megawatts peak (MWp) Mula photovoltaic solar plant in Murcia, Spain, to China Three Gorges Spain, a subsidiary of the China Three Gorges Corporation. The deal, executed with minority partner Qualitas Energy, includes the sale of a 100% equity interest and is part of Northleaf’s value creation plan, yielding significant cash returns to investors. Mula Solar, one of…
Author: PPD Team Date: February 11, 2025 Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL), the distribution arm of Tata Power in the National Capital, has been ranked among the top 10 power utilities worldwide in the Smart Grid Index 2024. The Smart Grid Index, developed by Singapore Power Group (SP Group), measures the “smartness” of electricity grids globally. This year, the study covered 92 utilities in 36 countries, identifying best practices and fostering knowledge-sharing to…
Author: PPD Team Date: March 31, 2025 The Ministry of Coal has launched the 12th tranche of commercial coal mine auctions, offering 28 coal and lignite blocks for bidding. The auction includes 25 coal mines under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 (CMSP) and 18 under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR), along with two lignite mines. Thirteen are fully explored and ready for development, while 12 offer long-term investment…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 11, 2024 EKI Energy Services Limited (EKI) has registered Azerbaijan’s first voluntary carbon market project powered by solar energy, marking a significant step toward sustainable energy in the Caucasus and Central Asia. This project, launched ahead of COP29, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by harnessing renewable energy. Located across the Baku and Absheron districts, the solar project has an installed capacity of 230 MW (AC). By supplying clean energy…
Author: PPD Team Date: January 17, 2025 Sun Drops Energia Private Limited, a subsidiary of KPI Green Energy Limited, has received orders to develop 62.2 MW of solar power projects under the captive power producer (CPP) business segment. The projects are aligned with the distributed renewable energy bilateral purchase policy and the Gujarat Renewable Energy Policy 2023. They are set to be completed in phases by the financial year 2025-26 as per the agreements.
Author: PPD Team Date: May 22, 2025 JSW Energy Limited has announced an investment of Rs 140 billion to expand the renewable energy capacity of its O2 Power platform. The company plans to scale up O2 Power’s portfolio to 4.7 GW by June 2027. O2 Power currently has 1.3 GW of installed capacity. An additional 2,259 MW is expected to become operational by June 2025, with 1,463 MW under construction and 974 MW in the…