Jharkhand

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JSERC approves PPAs for over 360 MW of solar and thermal power
By November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) has cleared three power purchase agreements (PPAs) totalling more than 360 MW of electricity procurement from solar and thermal sources. The approvals, issued on November 4, 2025, cover projects by Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL), and Tata Steel Limited (TSL). In Case No. 18 of 2024, JSERC approved a PPA between DVC and Green Valley Renewable Energy Limited (GVREL) for 310 MW of…

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Jharkhand needs $256 billion for low-carbon transition by 2070: IEEFA
By November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Jharkhand will require about $256 billion (Rs 21.52 lakh crore) between 2026 and 2070 to transition away from fossil fuels while maintaining social and economic stability, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The study, “Jharkhand’s Just Transition: A Roadmap for Economic Growth and Diversification,” was prepared for the state government’s Task Force on Sustainable Just Transition. The report estimates that the investment will fund the closure…

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NTPC commissions first 800 MW unit of Patratu Thermal Power Project
By November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

NTPC Limited has announced the start of commercial operations for Unit 1 (800 MW) of the Patratu Super Thermal Power Project (STPP) Phase I, developed by its subsidiary Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL). The unit achieved commercial operation at 00:00 hours on November 5, 2025. With this addition, the NTPC Group’s total installed and commercial capacity has reached 84,849 MW. Unit 1 had earlier been synchronized with the grid on March 11, 2025, following…

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R S Infraprojects wins Rs 1.14 bn contract for Jharkhand transmission lines
By May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

R S Infraprojects Private Limited has secured a contract worth Rs 1,144.64 million under the Jharkhand Power System Improvement Project. The contract covers the construction of two 220 kV double-circuit (DC) transmission lines. The first line will run 47.7 km from Chaibasa (PGCIL) to Jadugoda (New), while the second will span 51.3 km from Chandil (New) to Jadugoda (New). The total project length is 99 km. Jharkhand Urja Sancharan Nigam Limited (JUSNL) had invited bids…

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Orissa Alloy Steel secures Kerendari-BC North coal block
By November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

On the third day of the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions, Orissa Alloy Steel Private Limited secured the partially explored Kerendari-BC North coal block in Jharkhand, which has geological reserves of 600 million tonnes. The company submitted the highest bid of 23.25% against a reserve price of 4%.

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