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Foundation stone laid for NTPC’s Nabinagar power project in Bihar

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The Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for Stage-II of the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project in Aurangabad, Bihar. The expansion involves setting up 3×800 MW ultra-supercritical units, adding 2,400 MW to the existing capacity. The project is being developed by NTPC Limited at an estimated cost of Rs 299.48 billion. It will use ultra-supercritical technology and include a dry bottom ash handling system and air-cooled condenser to reduce freshwater consumption. Electricity from the…

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Bihar to complete key transmission lines and substations by FY 2026

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Several transmission lines and substations in Bihar are expected to be completed by FY 2026, significantly enhancing the state’s electricity infrastructure. Among the key projects is the construction of one 400 kV and three 220 kV transmission lines, aimed at evacuating power from the Chausa Coal Based Power Project. Additionally, new grid substations (GSS) will be set up in Bhore (Gopalganj), Chandi (Nalanda), and Sarairanjan (Samastipur) at an estimated cost of Rs 1.23 billion, Rs…

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Bihar proposes new renewable energy targets

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The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has proposed integrating distributed renewable energy (DRE) into the state’s renewable purchase obligation (RPO) framework for the financial year (FY) 2030. This move aims to promote smaller renewable projects while adjusting targets for wind and hydropower. As per the draft Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (Renewable Purchase Obligation, its Compliance, and REC Framework Implementation) Regulations, 2025, the RPO for DRE has been set at 4.5 per cent by FY 2030….

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NHPC to invest Rs 55 billion in Bihar’s renewable energy sector

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NHPC Limited plans to invest Rs 55 billion in Bihar’s renewable energy sector to support India’s energy transition.  The company is set to sign a memorandum of understanding with the state government for projects including solar power, floating solar, and battery storage solutions.  NHPC highlighted the potential for renewable energy projects with battery storage to ensure round-the-clock green power supply. NHPC has sought the state government’s support in expediting approvals and land acquisition, citing delays…

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Bondada Engineering receives Rs 1.08 billion contract for solar streetlights

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Bondada Engineering Limited has secured a Rs 1.08 billion work order from the Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of smart solar streetlight systems across rural Bihar.  The project, under the Mukhyamantri Gramin Solar Streetlight Yojana, includes a five-year comprehensive maintenance contract and the integration of remote monitoring systems.  The contract is to be completed within 18 months.

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Assam and Bihar lead in smart meter installations under RDSS

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Assam and Bihar are leading states in smart meter installations under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), with a total of 7.54 million smart meters installed across India.  This includes 7.30 million consumer meters, 0.18 million distribution transformer (DT) meters and 0.06 million feeder meters.  The total number of smart meters sanctioned under RDSS stands at approximately 2.03 billion, indicating that only 3.7% of the meters have been installed so far. Assam has installed 2.29…

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Rayzon Solar secures PV module supply contract for L&T’s projects

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Rayzon Solar has won a contract to supply 216 MW of high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) modules to Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for three solar projects across India. The modules will be integral to L&T’s floating solar projects at Panchet and Ramagundam, as well as a ground-based solar project in Bihar.

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Saatvik Solar to supply PV modules to L&T for Bihar BESS project

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Saatvik Solar has secured a contract to supply 213 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for its 245 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Bihar. The project consists of 185 MW for a grid-connected solar power plant and 45.4 MW for a 4-hour battery storage system in Kajra district. As part of the agreement, Saatvik Solar will provide 545 Wp mono bifacial modules, featuring advanced glass-to-back sheet technology…

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ITI Limited secures Rs 3 billion order for 100,000 solar street lights in Bihar

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ITI Limited has received an order worth Rs 3 billion from the Bihar Renewable Energy Development Authority (BREDA) to supply and install 100,000 solar street light systems under the Mukhyamantri Gramin Solar Street Light Yojana. The project will cover districts including Gopalganj, Siwan, Samastipur, Purnia, Araria, Gaya, Darbhanga, Patna, Katihar, and Khagaria. The Naini Plant of ITI Limited will manage the supply and installation, which will be supervised by BREDA. Key components of the system…