Author: PPD Team Date: 25/10/2024
Sun Drops Energia Private Limited, a subsidiary of KPI Green Energy Limited, has received a letter of intent (LoI) to develop solar power projects with a total capacity of 9 MW under the company’s captive power producer (CPP) segment.
The projects are scheduled for completion in various tranches by May 2025.
Author: PPD Team Date: 30/10/2024 Masdar and UAE steelmaker EMSTEEL have announced the successful completion of a pilot project using green hydrogen to produce low-carbon steel at EMSTEEL’s Abu Dhabi facility. The project employs green hydrogen to reduce iron ore in the steelmaking process, a method that can lower carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by up to 95%. Now fully operational, the renewable hydrogen produced has been certified by Advance Labs per ISO 19870 standards for…
Author: PPD Team Date: 10/02/2025 AEI New Energy Trading Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amazon India Retail Private Limited, has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with three companies for procuring power from 379 MW wind power projects. The agreements include: JSW Neo Energy Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited (JSWEL), for 180 MW of wind power from its project in Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu. CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Private Limited for 100…
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/02/2025 RMC Switchgears Limited has won a Rs 192.4 million contract from Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL) for setting up 10 MW decentralised solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects under the “Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0” scheme in Maharashtra. The contract was awarded on February 5, 2025. The project, located at the 33/11 kV Sakali substation in Yawal taluka, Jalgaon district, will be implemented on an engineering, procurement,…
Author: PPD Team Date: 06/12/2024 The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) has achieved 630,000 rooftop solar installations, averaging 70,000 installations per month. The initiative aims to surpass 1 million installations by March 2025 and reach 10 million by 2027. Key states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh have shown significant progress due to robust infrastructure and effective coordination. Early resolution of challenges like load enhancements and regulatory approvals has ensured smooth…
Author: PPD Team Date: 06/02/2025 Tata Power is exploring small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) following the government’s decision to allow private investment in the sector. CEO Praveer Sinha said the company is awaiting clarity on liability, technology, foreign partnerships, and fuel sourcing. SMR projects require stringent approvals, taking about 24 months, with construction lasting four to five years. India aims to expand its nuclear capacity from 8 GW to 20 GW by 2032. Tata Power…
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/11/2024 UAE’s Masdar has entered a joint study agreement with Sarawak Energy and Gentari to evaluate the feasibility of a floating solar power plant at the Murum Hydroelectric Plant reservoir in Sarawak, Malaysia. The study will assess the technical feasibility, environmental impact, and economic viability of the project. If implemented, the floating solar plant would strengthen Sarawak’s renewable energy capacity and set a regional example for floating solar solutions. Sarawak Energy…