Author: PPD Team Date: 12/11/2024
Sugs Lloyd has emerged as the lowest bidder for two Bihar government projects worth Rs 3 billion.
The contracts include the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning (SITC) of a power substation along with high-tension (HT) and low-tension (LT) lines.
CEO Satyakam Basu expressed excitement over this milestone, noting that the company is considering an IPO to expand operations and fulfil working capital needs.
Author: PPD Team Date: 22/11/2024 AP Renewables Inc. (APRI) and Aboitiz Renewables Inc. (ARI), subsidiaries of Aboitiz Power Corporation, have partnered with Shandong Electric Power Engineering Consulting Institute Co. Ltd. (SDEPCI) for the Bay Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project in Barangay Bitin, Bay, Laguna, Philippines. The project will integrate a battery energy storage system with APRI’s Makban geothermal plant, creating the Philippines’ first hybrid geothermal and BESS system. This innovative solution aims to improve…
Author: PPD Team Date: 24/02/2025 Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has partnered with Probus Smart Things to enhance smart metering technology through a Universal Network Interface Card (NIC) with Bluetooth-enabled communication. The Universal NIC aims to improve smart metering capabilities by ensuring reliable and efficient communication even in the absence of primary networks, according to a statement from Tata Power-DDL. Key features of the NIC include Bluetooth-enabled connectivity for seamless meter data collection and…
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Canadian Solar subsidiary Recurrent Energy has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with a US-based technology company for renewable energy from its Tordesillas solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Valladolid, Castilla y León, Spain. The 300MW project, expected to be operational by 2026, will generate 620 gigawatt hours (GWh) annually, powering 188,000 households and reducing CO₂ emissions by 161,000 tonnes annually. Recurrent Energy plans to retain ownership and operation of…
Author: PPD Team Date: 03/02/2025 The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an expenditure of Rs 163 billion and an expected investment of Rs 180 billion from PSUs and other stakeholders. Aligned with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the mission aims to strengthen India’s self-reliance in critical minerals, crucial for high-tech industries, clean energy, and defence. This move is part of…
Author: PPD Team Date: 10/09/2024 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a draft amendment to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, effective from April 1, 2026, to accommodate rising solar PV cell capacity. Under the new guidelines, projects must source their solar PV modules from manufacturers in ALMM List-I, and those modules must use PV cells from manufacturers listed in ALMM List-II. Solar…
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/11/2024 The National Power Committee (NPC), in consultation with Regional Power Committees (RPCs), has approved the Uniform Protection Protocol (UPP) for nationwide implementation. This decision was formalized during the 15th National Power Committee Meeting held in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The protocol aligns with the Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) 2023 and introduces a standardized protection system aimed at enhancing grid stability, reliability, and security. The Uniform Protection Protocol will apply to all…
Author: PPD Team Date: 22/11/2024 AP Renewables Inc. (APRI) and Aboitiz Renewables Inc. (ARI), subsidiaries of Aboitiz Power Corporation, have partnered with Shandong Electric Power Engineering Consulting Institute Co. Ltd. (SDEPCI) for the Bay Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project in Barangay Bitin, Bay, Laguna, Philippines. The project will integrate a battery energy storage system with APRI’s Makban geothermal plant, creating the Philippines’ first hybrid geothermal and BESS system. This innovative solution aims to improve…
Author: PPD Team Date: 24/02/2025 Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has partnered with Probus Smart Things to enhance smart metering technology through a Universal Network Interface Card (NIC) with Bluetooth-enabled communication. The Universal NIC aims to improve smart metering capabilities by ensuring reliable and efficient communication even in the absence of primary networks, according to a statement from Tata Power-DDL. Key features of the NIC include Bluetooth-enabled connectivity for seamless meter data collection and…
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Canadian Solar subsidiary Recurrent Energy has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with a US-based technology company for renewable energy from its Tordesillas solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Valladolid, Castilla y León, Spain. The 300MW project, expected to be operational by 2026, will generate 620 gigawatt hours (GWh) annually, powering 188,000 households and reducing CO₂ emissions by 161,000 tonnes annually. Recurrent Energy plans to retain ownership and operation of…
Author: PPD Team Date: 03/02/2025 The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an expenditure of Rs 163 billion and an expected investment of Rs 180 billion from PSUs and other stakeholders. Aligned with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the mission aims to strengthen India’s self-reliance in critical minerals, crucial for high-tech industries, clean energy, and defence. This move is part of…
Author: PPD Team Date: 10/09/2024 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a draft amendment to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, effective from April 1, 2026, to accommodate rising solar PV cell capacity. Under the new guidelines, projects must source their solar PV modules from manufacturers in ALMM List-I, and those modules must use PV cells from manufacturers listed in ALMM List-II. Solar…
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/11/2024 The National Power Committee (NPC), in consultation with Regional Power Committees (RPCs), has approved the Uniform Protection Protocol (UPP) for nationwide implementation. This decision was formalized during the 15th National Power Committee Meeting held in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The protocol aligns with the Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) 2023 and introduces a standardized protection system aimed at enhancing grid stability, reliability, and security. The Uniform Protection Protocol will apply to all…
Author: PPD Team Date: 22/11/2024 AP Renewables Inc. (APRI) and Aboitiz Renewables Inc. (ARI), subsidiaries of Aboitiz Power Corporation, have partnered with Shandong Electric Power Engineering Consulting Institute Co. Ltd. (SDEPCI) for the Bay Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project in Barangay Bitin, Bay, Laguna, Philippines. The project will integrate a battery energy storage system with APRI’s Makban geothermal plant, creating the Philippines’ first hybrid geothermal and BESS system. This innovative solution aims to improve…
Author: PPD Team Date: 24/02/2025 Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has partnered with Probus Smart Things to enhance smart metering technology through a Universal Network Interface Card (NIC) with Bluetooth-enabled communication. The Universal NIC aims to improve smart metering capabilities by ensuring reliable and efficient communication even in the absence of primary networks, according to a statement from Tata Power-DDL. Key features of the NIC include Bluetooth-enabled connectivity for seamless meter data collection and…