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Assam Cabinet approves for grid upgrade and new thermal policy

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The Cabinet of Assam has approved the release of Rs 2.44 billion for land acquisition to upgrade the 220 kV grid substation of Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL) at Sarusajai in Guwahati. This move is part of Assam’s effort to strengthen its transmission infrastructure and support growing industrial demand. The substation renovation is expected to improve grid reliability and accommodate future load growth in the region. In a parallel decision, the Cabinet approved a…

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SSEN Transmission plans £22bn investment for 2026-2031

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SSEN Transmission, a subsidiary of SSE, plans to invest at least £22 billion ($28 billion) in grid infrastructure between April 2026 and March 2031.   The proposed investment aligns with the Revenue = Incentives + Innovation + Outputs (RIIO) framework established by energy regulator Ofgem.  SSEN Transmission has submitted its business plan, emphasizing the need for an investable framework with appropriate financial returns to support the unprecedented scale of decarbonization efforts. The company has also outlined…

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JERA Nex and Catalyst Energy partner for clean energy deployment in US

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Renewable energy firm JERA Nex has formed a strategic partnership with Catalyst Energy Partners (CEP) to accelerate clean energy deployment across the United States. This collaboration aims to develop, construct, own, and operate new utility-scale renewable energy facilities, leveraging existing grid infrastructure alongside conventional power plants. Through this partnership, JERA Nex will provide financial backing, strategic insights, and operational expertise to support CEP’s clean energy projects. CEP brings a portfolio of development-stage renewable assets and…

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India seeks $70 million from CIF to bolster energy storage and grid projects

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India has drafted a proposal seeking $70 million in financing from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to enhance energy storage systems (ESS) and grid projects under the Renewable Energy Integration Investment Plan (REI IP), a joint effort by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Of the requested amount, $5 million will support technical assistance, project preparation, and capacity building. The initiative aims to mobilise $1.1 billion with funding…