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PFC sets up SPV for Establishment of 765/400/220 kV AIS Kandalgaon
By November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Power Finance Corporation Limited has set up a new Special Purpose Vehicle through its wholly owned subsidiary PFC Consulting. The SPV, named Raigad Power Transmission Limited, will support the development of the project titled Establishment of 765/400/220 kV AIS Kandalgaon in Raigad district of Maharashtra. Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company appointed PFC Consulting as the Bid Process Coordinator through a Letter of Intent dated August 14, 2025. The SPV will oversee preparatory work such as…

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Pace Digitek secures MSPGCL order for 200 MWAC solar project
By November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

Pace Digitek Limited has secured an EPC order worth Rs 9,297.57 million from Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited for a 200 MWAC solar project. The contract includes three years of O and M and forms part of a 300 MWAC development planned by the state utility. The project will be delivered on a turnkey basis. The scope covers design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, installation, testing, and commissioning of the ground-mounted plant. It also includes…

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RDB Infra, NRG Renewable to build 51 MW solar project in Maharashtra
By November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

RDB Infrastructure and Power Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NRG Renewable Resources Private Limited to develop a 51 MWac solar power project in Maharashtra. The project, valued at Rs 2.77 billion, will be executed across six locations in the state. Work is expected to begin within seven days of receiving the advance payment. The contract is fully domestic and does not involve any related-party transactions. RDB Infrastructure and Power, the flagship…

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Tata Power to invest Rs 11,000 crore in pumped hydro project in Maharashtra
By November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Tata Power Company Limited will invest Rs 11,000 crore in a pumped hydro storage project at Shirawta in Pune, Maharashtra. Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2026 and will take about five years to complete. The project will be funded through a 70:30 debt-equity structure. The Shirawta facility, with a planned capacity of 1,800 MW, is one of two pumped storage projects being developed by Tata Power in partnership with the Maharashtra government. The…

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Maharashtra inks Rs 8,000 crore deal for 1,500 MW pumped storage project
By November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

The Maharashtra government has entered into an Rs 8,000 crore agreement with GSC PSP Maha Pvt Ltd of Haryana to develop the Panchmauli-Devalipada pumped storage hydroelectric project across Dhule and Nandurbar districts. The 1,500 MW project is expected to generate around 2,500 jobs and contribute over Rs 1,100 crore in annual revenue to the state. The MoU was signed in Mumbai in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Additional Chief Secretary Deepak Kapoor and…

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ADB approves USD 460 million loan for Maharashtra’s agricultural solarisation
By November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 460 million results-based loan to upgrade Maharashtra’s rural power infrastructure and promote distributed renewable energy. The initiative aims to provide farmers with reliable daytime solar electricity for irrigation, improving agricultural productivity and supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The Maharashtra Power Distribution Enhancement Program (MPDEP) for Agricultural Solarisation aligns with the state’s Power Sector Vision 2030, which focuses on expanding renewable energy adoption, strengthening rural energy…

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Vikran Engineering wins contract for 100 MW solar project
By October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Vikran Engineering Ltd (VEL) has secured a Rs 3.54 billion turnkey EPC contract from Ellume Energy MH SolarOne for a 100 MW AC (120 MW DC) solar power project in Maharashtra. The contract covers complete design, engineering, procurement, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning on a lump-sum turnkey basis. Chairman and Managing Director Rakesh Markhedkar said the order highlights VEL’s growing capacity to deliver large renewable projects and supports its plan to expand in clean energy…

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Ceigall India awarded 147 MW solar project in Maharashtra
By October 9, 2025October 28, 2025

Ceigall India has received a letter of award (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to develop a 147 MWac grid-connected solar project under the Mukhymantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 Scheme. The project will be spread across two districts, with Ceigall India responsible for its operation and maintenance. Power generated will be supplied to MSEDCL under a 25-year power purchase agreement. The project carries an EPC cost of approximately Rs 5.97 billion and…

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Juniper Green signs PPA with Tata Power for 70 MW FDRE project
By October 9, 2025October 28, 2025

Juniper Green Energy Limited has entered a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tata Power for a 70 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project through its subsidiary, Juniper Green Sigma Eight. The project, based in Maharashtra, will include 180 MWp of combined solar and wind capacity, paired with a 280 MWh battery energy storage system. Power supply from the project is expected to begin on September 22, 2027. Ankush Malik, CEO of Juniper Green Energy, said the…

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Maharashtra launches SMART Solar scheme with up to 95% rooftop subsidy
By October 9, 2025October 28, 2025

Maharashtra has rolled out the Swayampurna Maharashtra Residential Roof Top (SMART) Solar Scheme to help low-income households cut their electricity bills. The program focuses on Below Poverty Line (BPL), Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) families, while encouraging rooftop solar adoption across the state. Under the scheme, households using less than 100 units a month can install a 1KW solar system, which produces about 120 units monthly. The total cost is around Rs 50,000….

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