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PGCIL commissions India’s first 315 MVA synthetic ester transformer
By January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) has inaugurated the nation’s first 315 MVA, 400/220/33 kV transformer filled with synthetic ester oil at its Bhiwadi substation in Rajasthan. The installation marks a significant step toward more environmentally conscious and safer grid infrastructure. The commissioning event was attended by senior PGCIL leadership, including Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Dr. R. K. Tyagi. He was accompanied by Director (Finance) Shri G. Ravisankar, Director (Operations) Shri Naveen Srivastava, Director…

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RERC finalises green energy open access procedure in Rajasthan
By December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued an order finalising the Procedure for the Grant of Green Energy Open Access in the state. The order is dated December 12, 2025, and follows a public consultation process and a hearing held on November 14, 2025. The procedure operationalises the RERC Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access Regulations, 2025, which were notified in May 2025. It lays down a detailed framework for consumers and…

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Gentari plans to sell up to 50% stake in India renewables unit
By June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

Gentari is planning to divest up to 50 per cent stake in its India operations. The move could become one of the largest green energy transactions in the country. The company has appointed Standard Chartered Bank as the transaction advisor. Gentari’s India portfolio includes 4 GW of operational renewable assets, another 4 GW under construction, and 4 GW in the pipeline. In March, Gentari Renewables India acquired a 1.6 GW solar and wind portfolio from…

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Andhra Pradesh proposes Rs 284 billion green energy corridor
By June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has proposed to set up the Andhra Pradesh Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Project at an estimated cost of Rs 284.36 billion. The corridor will facilitate the evacuation of 11,000 MW from renewable energy projects and 7,000 MW from pumped storage projects. This infrastructure is key to meeting the state’s target of generating 72 GW of green energy by 2029. Funding will follow a standard pattern: 40 per cent from the…

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ADB and AIIB back Caspian green energy corridor project
By April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the energy ministries of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. The agreement supports the feasibility study for the Caspian Green Energy Corridor Project. This MoU outlines a joint effort to create the legal and institutional setup needed for cross-border electricity trade among the three Central Asian nations. The project aims to boost regional energy ties and promote…

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Sun Petrochemicals to invest in pumped storage hydro projects in Telangana
By January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Sun Petrochemicals has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Telangana government to develop pumped storage hydro power projects in Nagarkurnool, Mancherial, and Mulugu districts. The project involves an investment of Rs 450 billion and is expected to create 7,000 jobs. The initiative will integrate solar power plants with a capacity of 5,440 MW. The MoU was signed during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Sun Petrochemicals’ Managing Director, Dilip Shanghvi, praised Telangana’s growing…

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CtrlS Datacenters to set up 600 MW IT load capacity park in Hyderabad
By January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

CtrlS Datacenters plans to establish a 600 MW IT load capacity datacentre park across 40 acres at Chandanvelly Industrial Park, Hyderabad. The first phase has secured 250 MW of sanctioned power, with plans for a dedicated gas-insulated substation (GIS), expandable to 900 MW. The facility will feature high-density, AI-ready interconnected data centres that can support up to 135 KW per rack and immersion cooling up to 300 KW per rack. Advanced cooling systems, including free…

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Welsh Government grants £10m to 32 local green energy projects
By January 3, 2025January 3, 2025

The Welsh Government has awarded £10m in grants to 32 local green energy projects as part of the Ynni Cymru (Energy Wales) scheme. The funding supports community-owned renewable energy and smart local energy systems (SLES), which integrate various energy assets to enhance efficiency. The selected projects include solar panels, battery storage, heat pumps, and electric vehicle charging points. The funding aims to promote smarter energy usage across schools, leisure centres, care homes, business parks, and…

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Himachal CM reviews ongoing energy projects
By December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu recently reviewed the progress of ongoing energy projects and emphasized the State Government’s focus on expanding green energy initiatives. He highlighted the development of a one MW Green Hydrogen Project in Nalagarh, Solan district, and the commissioning of a 32 MW Solar Power Project in Pekhubela, Una district, in just six months. Additionally, two more solar projects are under construction in Una and will be dedicated soon. The Chief…

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BERC proposes draft regulations for green energy open access
By December 24, 2024December 24, 2024

The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has released a consultative paper on the draft BERC (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access) Regulations, 2024. The draft policy enables voluntary procurement of green energy in increments of 25 per cent, up to 100 per cent. Tariffs will include pooled renewable energy costs, cross-subsidy surcharges capped at 20 per cent of the average cost of supply, and service charges for distribution licensees. Consumers must maintain consistent…

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