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SECI signs orders for 1200 MWh BESS and 50 MW hybrid solar project in Andhra Pradesh
By November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited exchanged Government Orders with the Government of Andhra Pradesh for a 1200 MWh BESS in Nandyal and a 50 MW hybrid solar project. The agreement was completed during the Energy Session of the Andhra Pradesh Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam. The Ministry of Power assigned SECI the role of implementing agency for the BESS project through an order issued on 23 January 2025 under Market Based Operations. The SECI…

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India | News | Renewable Energy

KP Group signs deal with Senvion India for 2 GW wind and hybrid projects
By November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

KP Group has entered a framework agreement with Senvion India to jointly develop up to 2 GW of wind and wind–solar hybrid capacity across India over the next three years. The arrangement brings together KP Group’s project development role and Senvion India’s turbine supply for a multi-state pipeline. KP Group will handle land acquisition, permits, and all balance of plant work. This includes civil construction, internal roads, foundations, electrical systems, and grid evacuation up to…

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News | India | Renewable Energy

HFE signs Rs 300 billion MoU for 4 GW renewable projects in Andhra Pradesh
By November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

Hero Future Energies has signed an MoU worth Rs 300 billion with the Andhra Pradesh government to set up 4 GW of renewable energy projects. The projects will come up in Ananthapuramu, Kurnool and Kadapa and will be developed in two phases. HFE will use its technical and project development experience to deliver the planned capacity. The projects are expected to create more than 15000 direct and indirect jobs. The agreement adds to Andhra Pradesh’s…

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Features | Analysis

The Bustard case and the clash between conservation and clean energy
By November 16, 2025November 16, 2025

The Great Indian Bustard is close to extinction. Fewer than 200 birds remain in the wild, and most of them live in the arid grasslands of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The species is among the heaviest flying birds in the world and depends on large, undisturbed grasslands to survive. Its numbers have declined due to shrinking habitat, predation, invasive species and a very low reproductive rate. The primary threat today is collision with overhead power lines…

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Analysis | Features | Finance

India’s renewable energy IPO landscape in 2025
By November 16, 2025November 16, 2025

India’s renewable energy sector saw strong activity in the public markets through 2025. Many companies filed draft papers, secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), or closed successful public issues. Solar manufacturing companies lead the filing momentum The first part of the year saw many companies in solar manufacturing prepare for large capacity additions. Vikram Solar received approval for a public issue of up to Rs 15 billion through a fresh…

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Policy & Programmes | India | News

Power ministry directs REIAs to resolve 42 GW backlog of unsigned PPAs and PSAs
By November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

The Ministry of Power has asked the Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies to address the bottleneck around nearly 42 GW of awarded renewable energy projects that still lack Power Purchase Agreements and Power Sale Agreements. The directive, issued on November 13, 2025, seeks to release transmission capacity that has been blocked due to stalled contracting. The guidance follows a review meeting held on October 17, 2025 and subsequent clarifications from the Ministry of New and Renewable…

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Regulatory Updates

DERC approves Tata Power’s 200 MW FDRE project
By November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has granted in-principle approval to Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) to procure 200 MW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy integrated with storage, with an additional 200 MW greenshoe option. The approval, issued on November 3, 2025, allows TPDDL to launch a competitive bidding process for projects that combine renewable generation and battery storage to supply round-the-clock clean power. The initiative is a key part of Delhi’s strategy…

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JSW Energy commissions 85 MW of new renewable capacity
By November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

JSW Energy Limited has announced the successful commissioning of 85 MW of new renewable capacity, comprising 74 MW of solar projects, including a portion of the NHPC Hybrid Project, and 11 MW of wind capacity. With this addition, the company’s total installed capacity has reached 13,295 MW. Renewable energy now accounts for 57% of JSW Energy’s total capacity. This includes 3,720 MW of wind, 2,286 MW of solar, and 1,631 MW of hydro capacity. The…

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India | Leadership | News

Top exits at Reliance NU Energies amid restructuring phase
By November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Reliance NU Energies, the renewable energy subsidiary of Reliance Power, has seen major leadership changes with the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Mayank Bansal and Chief Operating Officer Rakesh Swaroop. Their departure comes less than a year after the company’s establishment in December 2024. Bansal and Swaroop, both of whom previously held senior positions at ReNew, stepped down on September 30. Around a dozen other executives have also left the firm in recent months, according…

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India | Finance | News

PFC, Schneider Electric, and KPI Green announce Q2 FY2025-26 results
By November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Power Finance Corporation (PFC) reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 44.60 billion for Q2 FY2025-26, an increase of 2.06% from Rs 43.70 billion in the same quarter last year. Revenue rose 11.82% year-on-year to Rs 147.60 billion, compared to Rs 132.00 billion in Q2 FY2024-25. The results were approved by the company’s Board of Directors on November 7, 2025. The growth reflects PFC’s continued loan book expansion and efficient cost management within the power…

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