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Power Ministry eases DPIIT norms for BESS bidders
By January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has allotted a one-year relaxation of industrial registration requirements to support participation in grid connected battery energy storage system (BESS) tenders. The measure aims to address current constraints in domestic battery manufacturing and ensure timely execution of large scale storage projects. Under the notification, bidders using lithium ion cell technology through transfer of technology arrangements with companies from land border sharing countries will be exempt from registration with the Department…

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Inox Clean acquires 250 MWp solar portfolio from SunSource Energy
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Inox Clean Energy Limited (Inox Clean), through its subsidiary Inox Neo Energies Limited (Inox Neo), has acquired 250 MWp of operational solar projects from SunSource Energy Private Limited (SunSource), a subsidiary of Netherlands based SHV Energy. A further ~50 MWp acquisition is under review. The projects, located across 13 states, supply power under long-term agreements to commercial and industrial clients, including Britannia Industries and Hitachi Energy. This purchase supports Inox Clean’s goal to reach 3…

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Bondada Engineering wins 300 MW solar project in Uttar Pradesh
By December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

Bondada Engineering Limited has received a letter of award (LoA) worth Rs 3.92 billion from NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) for balance-of-system (BoS) work for a 300 MW solar project in Uttar Pradesh. The LoA specifies that the scope includes engineering, procurement, site development, installation, testing, and commissioning of the project. It also includes three-year operations and maintenance services after completion. This follows another major order secured earlier this month. Bondada Engineering received an engineering,…

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NTPC plans bulk purchase of nuclear reactors
By September 26, 2025October 28, 2025

NTPC Limited is preparing to acquire nuclear reactors in large numbers as part of India’s strategy to install 100 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power capacity by 2047. The state-run utility expects to account for nearly one-third of this planned capacity. The company is considering high-capacity reactor units in the range of 700 MW to 1,730 MW. For NTPC, the shift toward nuclear generation forms part of its effort to diversify away from coal.

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India set to surpass US in renewable capacity additions for 2025
By July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

India is likely to outpace the United States in adding new wind and solar capacity this year, putting the country on track to meet its 2030 target of 500 GW of non-fossil power, according to Bloomberg Opinion, cited by the Economic Times. In the first half of 2025, India connected 22 GW of new solar and wind capacity. If this pace continues, it will exceed the 40 GW total expected from the US this year….

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Unpacking GNA: Discussion on Power Transmission and Renewable Energy Integration
By July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

In India’s power sector, discussions often spotlight generation, such as renewables, hydro, thermal, or nuclear, but the transmission system, the backbone that delivers electricity, rarely gets its due. General Network Access (GNA), introduced by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), simplifies access to shared transmission lines for power producers. In a recent Power Peak Digest podcast on the Electricity Market in India YouTube channel, host Shivani Singh discussed GNA’s role in renewable energy integration…

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Madhya Pradesh secures coal allocation for 4,100 MW thermal power plants
By November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

The Union government approved coal allocation for Madhya Pradesh on 28 November 2024 to establish thermal power plants with a combined capacity of 4,100 MW. This was the first approval for coal allocation in five years, with the last granted in 2019 for plants totaling 1,360 MW. The new power plants are expected to attract investments of Rs 250 billion and create significant direct and indirect employment opportunities, according to Neeraj Mandloi, Additional Chief Secretary…

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Nomura projects 7% CAGR in India’s power demand through FY27
By November 8, 2024November 8, 2024

Nomura has projected robust growth for India’s power sector, forecasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 7% in electricity demand from FY24 to FY27. This surge is fueled by rising economic activity, increased electrification, and demand growth in emerging sectors such as data centres, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and green hydrogen production. Changing weather patterns, which have contributed to recent supply shortages, are also anticipated to drive demand. Electricity consumption is expected to…

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India’s power sector warned of potential overinvestment risks amidst capacity expansion plans
By October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

As India aims to double its power capacity to 900 GW by 2030, a report by Aequitas Investments highlights concerns about potential overinvestment, cautioning against repeating past industry missteps. The report points to aggressive bidding without firm power purchase agreements (PPAs) and a reliance on costly imported coal, warning that these practices could lead to financial instability reminiscent of the 2008 sector downturn. The analysis reveals that private sector expansions since FY 2010 have faced…

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