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US DoE allocates $175 million for coal plant upgrades
By February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has announced $175 million in funding for six projects focused on modernising, retrofitting, and extending the operational life of coal-fired power plants serving rural and remote communities across the United States. The awards form part of the department’s broader $525 million programme aimed at improving reliability and efficiency across the coal fleet through targeted upgrades using existing transmission infrastructure. The DoE stated that the programme is intended to support…

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POWERGRID approves Rs 914 crore capex for cold spare equipment
By January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) announced on 20 January 2026 that its Committee of Directors on Investment on Projects has approved three capital expenditure proposals for procuring cold spare transformers and reactors. The combined estimated cost of the approvals is about Rs 914 crore. The approvals cover three separate procurement packages, each with an implementation period of 30 months from the date of investment approval. The first relates to procurement sanctioned by the…

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Maharashtra plans upgrade of Chandrapur–Padghe HVDC link
By July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (MSETCL) has proposed a new scheme to upgrade the control and protection system of the Chandrapur–Padghe high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission link. The project, approved by the Maharashtra Transmission Committee (MTC), has been submitted to the state’s Grid Coordination Committee (GCC) for final clearance. To be implemented under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM), the upgrade is estimated to cost Rs 5.1 billion and is scheduled for commissioning during the…

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US faces 100-fold rise in blackout risk by 2030: DOE report
By July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

A new report from the US Department of Energy (DOE) warns that blackouts could rise 100 times by 2030 if the country continues to retire firm power capacity without timely replacement. The report highlights the urgent need to add dependable generation as the US grid faces surging electricity demand. The Report on Evaluating US Grid Reliability and Security fulfills Section 3(b) of President Trump’s Executive Order focused on strengthening grid security. It presents a methodology…

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Cummins India launches modular BESS for renewable integration
By July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

Cummins India Limited has launched its Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) as part of its push towards sustainable power solutions. The BESS units come in modular 10 ft and 20 ft containers with capacities ranging from 200 kilowatt-hours (kWh) to 2 megawatt-hours (MWh). They use lithium ferrophosphate battery technology and integrated liquid cooling to ensure thermal efficiency and longer lifespan. Each system features plug-and-play capability for quick deployment and includes a three-tier fire safety system,…

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Grid Failures: Exposing Gaps in India’s Power Infrastructure
By June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released two technical reports on equipment failures in India’s power grid. The first, titled Report of the Standing Committee of Experts on Failure of 220 kV and above Voltage Class Substation Equipment, covers the period from July 2023 to December 2024. The second, Report of the Standing Committee of Experts on Failure of EHV Transmission Line Towers, covers failures between January 2024 and December 2024. Both reports provide…

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FERC rejects plan to expand Amazon data centre capacity
By November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rejected a proposed amendment to increase Amazon’s data centre load capacity at the Susquehanna nuclear facility in Pennsylvania from 300 MW to 480 MW. The amended interconnection service agreement, executed between Talen Energy, PJM Interconnection, and PPL Electric Utilities, aimed to expand capacity at the data center. FERC raised concerns about the public impact of this increased capacity, noting potential risks to grid stability and consumer power…

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Energy Vault partners with Enervest Group for 1 GWh BESS project in Australia
By October 24, 2024October 24, 2024

Energy Vault Holdings has partnered with the Enervest Group to deploy a 1 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Stoney Creek site in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Enervest CEO Ross Warby highlighted the strength of the partnership, emphasizing Energy Vault’s expertise in technology and system design as key factors. He also mentioned the importance of engaging with local and indigenous communities, such as the Narrabri community, to ensure the successful delivery…

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