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PFC issues bids for 6 GW transmission systems for green hydrogen and ammonia projects

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PFC Consulting has invited bids to establish transmission systems for evacuating 6 GW of power to support green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing projects in Kandla and Mundra, Gujarat. The projects will be executed on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis, encompassing surveys, detailed project reports, financing, project management, permit acquisition, land compensation, design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning. For the Kandla Transmission Project (Phase 1), bids must be submitted by December 17,…

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Rayzon Solar secures PV module supply contract for L&T’s projects

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Rayzon Solar has won a contract to supply 216 MW of high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) modules to Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for three solar projects across India. The modules will be integral to L&T’s floating solar projects at Panchet and Ramagundam, as well as a ground-based solar project in Bihar.

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Andhra Pradesh unveils policy to attract Rs 10 trillion investment for clean energy

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The Andhra Pradesh government aims to secure Rs 10 trillion in investments through its newly launched AP Integrated Clean Energy (ICE) Policy, focusing on solar, wind, and round-the-clock renewable energy projects to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2047. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced the policy, which offers incentives such as affordable land acquisition and power subsidies for specific sectors. The ICE Policy includes a target of developing 78.5 GW of solar capacity, 35 GW…

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ITC commissions second offsite solar plant in Karnataka

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ITC has commissioned a 9.45 MW offsite solar plant in Davangere district, Karnataka, marking its second such facility in the state and fourth in the country, alongside others in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka. The plant is designed to generate around 15 million units of green energy annually, supplying power to ITC’s hotels, the ITC Life Sciences and Technology Centre (LSTC), food manufacturing units in Mysore and Malur, and the ITC Green Centre in…

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AMPIN Energy Transition achieves financing for RE project in Rajasthan

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AMPIN Energy Transition has achieved financial closure for its 200 MW solar-wind hybrid project in Rajasthan, securing green financing of Rs 7.42 billion from Standard Chartered. The total investment in the project is valued at Rs 9.44 billion. Upon completion, the plant is expected to generate approximately 435 million units of renewable energy annually, supplying power to around 74,486 households. Standard Chartered, committed to expanding its sustainable finance efforts, aims to mobilize USD 300 billion…

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Sembcorp Industries secures wind-solar hybrid project from SECI

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Sembcorp Industries, through its subsidiary Sembcorp Green Infra, has won a 150 MW wind-solar hybrid project from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The project, connected to the interstate transmission system (ISTS), is part of SECI’s 600 MW bid. Sembcorp has received the letter of award (LoA) for this build-own-operate (BOO) initiative. The power generated will be sold to SECI under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA). The project is expected to achieve commercial…

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Indian Oil and EverEnviro form JV for CBG production

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Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has partnered with EverEnviro Resource Management to establish a joint venture (JV) focused on converting organic waste into compressed biogas (CBG).  The two companies will share equal ownership in the JV, which will integrate advanced biogas technologies to promote biofuels and support the national deployment of CBG plants. This initiative aligns with IOCL’s long-term low-carbon strategy and its goal of achieving operational net-zero emissions by 2046. In addition to the CBG…

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EEX, IGX, and GIZ partner to develop hydrogen trading market in India

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The European Energy Exchange (EEX), Indian Gas Exchange (IGX), and GIZ (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) have signed an agreement to establish a hydrogen trading market in India.  This initiative is part of the International Hydrogen Ramp-Up (H2Uppp) program, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). The program aims to support green hydrogen projects in emerging markets like India. The partnership will initially focus on gathering market insights and building…

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JSW Renew, NTPC sign PPA for 700 MW solar project

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JSW Renew Energy Thirteen Limited, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NTPC Limited for a 700 MW solar project. The 25-year agreement sets a tariff of Rs 2.59 per kilowatt-hour (KWh) and connects the project to both the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) and State Transmission Utility (STU). The project is expected to be commissioned by June 2026. This agreement increases JSW Energy’s solar capacity pipeline to 3.2 GW,…

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Centre explores PLI scheme for localising power transmission supply chain

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The Indian government is considering various incentive options, including a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, to localise equipment for the power transmission sector, according to Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal. Speaking at a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) event, Agarwal encouraged industry stakeholders to explore ways to localise the supply chain for transmission equipment. At the same event, Union Power Minister M L Khattar launched the National Electricity Plan (Transmission), which proposes adding over 1,91,000 ckm of…