The Indian government is working on a legal framework to enable private participation in nuclear power generation. Opening the sector to private companies would require amendments to key legislations, including the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act. Both laws were originally drafted to support only public sector-led development. Currently, nuclear…
Serentica Renewables has selected SANY Renewable to supply wind turbine generators (WTGs) for a 336 MW wind power project in Karnataka. Each turbine will have a rated capacity of 4 MW. Deliveries are scheduled to begin by December 2025. The project is part of Serentica’s plan to supply round-the-clock renewable energy to industrial consumers. The…
BAJEL Projects Limited has secured a major contract from a private developer for the establishment of 400 kV and 765 kV air-insulated switchyard (AIS) extension substations. The contract was awarded on June 24, 2025. The scope includes the supply of all extra high voltage (EHV) equipment along with mandatory spares, tools, tackles, and auxiliaries. In…
India is considering major amendments to the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, which could allow private sector participation in nuclear power generation for the first time. The move aims to support the country’s target of reaching 100 GW of atomic energy capacity by 2047, up from the current 8 GW. Two key changes are proposed. First,…