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SJVN releases Rs 2.7 billion for land compensation in Etalin hydro project

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SJVN Limited has released Rs 2,699.7 million as land compensation for the Etalin Hydro Electric Power Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The 3,097 MW project is expected to cost Rs 328 billion and is targeted for commissioning in December 2033. The Etalin project involves the construction of two dams on the Dri and Talo (Tangon) rivers, along with an underground powerhouse complex. It is one of the largest proposed hydropower projects in the region. In recent…

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TNIDB invites bids for consultant services on 1,800 MW Aliyar pumped storage project

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The Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board (TNIDB) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) for selecting a technical consultant for the 1,800 MW Aliyar Coimbatore Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Project. The notice was released on April 4, 2025. The last date for bid submission is April 23, 2025. The selected consultant will be responsible for conducting surveys, preparing technical reports and drawings, and supporting the bid process. These tasks are part of the project preparation…

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NHPC receives approval for Lanco Teesta Hydro Power merger

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NHPC Limited has secured approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for the merger of Lanco Teesta Hydro Power with NHPC.  The company also received a second insurance payment of Rs 2.50 billion related to business interruption losses from the October 2023 flash flood at the 510 MW Teesta-V Power Station. NHPC, India’s largest hydropower developer, continues to expand into solar and wind energy.

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Tapovan-Vishnugad Hydro Electric Project

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  NTPC’s 520 MW Tapovan-Vishnugad Hydro Electric Project is a run-of-river scheme located in Uttarakhand. The plant will feature four turbines, each with a capacity of 130 MW, bringing the total installed capacity to 520 MW. Key project components include a barrage across the Dhauliganga River near Tapovan and Bhangual village, a 5.6 m diameter and 11.71 km long head race tunnel, a 513 m tailrace tunnel, and an underground powerhouse. The project is designed…

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THDC begins draft tube erection for Vishnugad Pipalkoti hydro project

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THDC India Limited has initiated draft tube erection work in Unit 2 of the Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project (HEP).  The project, with a total capacity of 444 MW, is situated on the Alaknanda River near Helong village in Uttarakhand. It is expected to be commissioned by December 2026.

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WAPCOS to carry pumped storage project analysis in UP

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WAPCOS Limited has been awarded a Letter of Award (LoA) worth Rs 2.3 million for consultancy services to analyze potential pumped storage project (PSP) sites in Uttar Pradesh.  The contract follows the Request for Proposal (RfP) issued by Invest UP (formerly Udyog Bandhu) in July 2024. The analysis will cover PSP sites in Chitrakoot Dham, Jhansi, Varanasi, and Vindhyachal divisions.  Key parameters for evaluation include a minimum capacity of 500 MW, six-hour peaking capacity, configuration…

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DOE allocates $15M to enhance hydropower flexibility

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $15 million in funding for nine projects designed to boost hydropower’s role in stabilizing the grid amid rising renewable energy adoption. Hydropower, currently contributing 27% of U.S. renewable electricity, offers critical flexibility for balancing supply and demand. Notable projects include: Hydropower-Hydrogen Integration: DRG Technical Solutions will produce hydrogen at a Colorado facility to store energy for later grid use or as fuel. Battery Integration: Synergics Energy Services…

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Tata Power and Druk Green to develop 5,000 MW clean energy in Bhutan

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Tata Power Company Ltd and Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) have entered into a partnership to develop at least 5,000 MW of renewable energy capacity in Bhutan. This collaboration, supported by the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Government of India, marks the largest clean energy partnership between the two nations and aims to strengthen regional energy security and accelerate the clean energy transition. The agreement, signed in Thimphu in the presence of Bhutan’s…

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CERC amends Indian Electricity Grid Code, tightening regulations for renewable and storage projects

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The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released the CERC (Indian Electricity Grid Code) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2024, introducing several critical changes aimed at improving grid efficiency and flexibility.  Key amendments include reducing the permissible period for renewable energy and energy storage systems to inject infirm power from one year to 45 days. Extensions of up to three months can be requested from regional load despatch centres, with additional extensions requiring CERC approval. For hydropower…

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World Bank approves USD 250 million for renewable energy in Lebanon

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The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a USD 250 million project to expand renewable energy sources (RES) in Lebanon and support ongoing electricity grid reforms. The initiative will strengthen Lebanon’s state-owned Electricité du Liban (EDL) operational and commercial systems, increase grid-connected RES supply, and reinforce the national power network.  Key components include developing a grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, rehabilitating the Litani River Authority (LRA) hydropower plant, and upgrading the EDL transmission…