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Adani Green and Madhav Infra commission solar projects in Gujarat

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Adani Green Energy Twenty Six B Limited, a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has commenced commercial operations for a 67 MW solar power project under the 30,000 MW Khavda Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Park in Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch on February 24, 2025. The Khavda project includes 26,000 MW of solar and 4,000 MW of wind power, with Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (GIPCL) as the nodal agency. Adani Green is developing the project,…

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Madhya Pradesh secures MoUs for RE projects at Global Investors Summit

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Madhya Pradesh has secured further investments in renewable energy (RE) through new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed at the Global Investors Summit 2025. At the summit, five companies formalized their investment plans: KP Group committed to a 1,800 MW RE project, including solar, wind, wind-solar hybrid, biomass, and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. Four Square Green Energy Private Limited signed an MoU worth Rs 50.05 billion for solar, wind, and BESS projects. OPG Power…

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NHPC to invest Rs 840 billion in 20 GW pumped storage project

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NHPC Ltd, a state-owned hydropower company, has announced a major investment of Rs 840 billion to develop 20 GW of pumped storage capacity.  This project is part of a larger capital expenditure plan estimated at Rs 12,000 billion, with most investments to be made through joint ventures (JVs). Currently, NHPC has an installed capacity of 7.1 GW from renewable sources across 25 power stations, including 1.5 GW from subsidiaries. The company also plans to allocate…

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WestWind Energy signs lease agreement for wind farm project in Australia

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WestWind Energy has signed a lease agreement with the New South Wales government for the construction of the Lake Victoria wind farm, a project set to be developed over 2-3 years, from 2029 to 2032.  The wind farm is planned to consist of up to 201 turbines, with an estimated capital expenditure of $3.8 billion. It will have an installed capacity of about 1,000 MW and an annual energy production of 3,400 GWh, enough to…

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MNRE issues draft guidelines for solar cold storage systems with TES backup

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines outlining the design, specifications, performance, and testing for solar cold storage systems equipped with thermal energy storage (TES) backup. These systems are primarily powered by solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, with TES providing backup cooling during non-solar hours, ensuring uninterrupted refrigeration for agricultural produce, dairy, fisheries, and pharmaceutical products. The guidelines define standards for solar cold storage units with capacities of 2 MT, 5…

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Sterlite Power secures Rs 22.5 billion orders in Q3 FY25

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Sterlite Power has won new orders worth Rs 22.5 billion and secured L1 positions for orders worth Rs 6.5 billion in Q3 FY25, marking its highest order book in the current financial year.  These orders span across its Global Products and Services (GPS) business, covering high-performance conductors, Optical Ground Wire (OPGW), power cables, and specialized Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services. The company also exports high-performance green products to markets in the Americas, the European…

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Morocco commissions 400 kV transmission lines for Midelt solar plant

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Morocco’s Office National de l’Electricité et de l’Eau Potable has commissioned two 400 kV transmission lines linking the El Ouali substation in the Fez region to the upcoming Midelt solar plant.  The lines, spanning over 270 km, were developed with an investment exceeding MAD 550 million. These transmission lines will transport power from the solar plant, boosting the share of solar energy in Morocco’s clean energy mix. The country is focused on renewable energy integration…

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bp and Iberdrola begin construction of green hydrogen plant in Spain

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The joint venture (JV) between bp and Iberdrola España has commenced construction of a 25 MW green hydrogen plant in Spain.  The initial phase includes earthworks and the development of a 20,000 square meter plot of land next to the bp refinery in Castellón. The first major equipment, including electrolysers, will arrive and be installed in the second half of 2025. These electrolysers will produce green hydrogen by separating hydrogen and oxygen molecules from water…

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India and UK launch second phase of ASPIRE programme for clean energy

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India and the UK have launched the second phase of the Accelerating Smart Power and Renewable Energy in India (ASPIRE) programme during the Fourth India-UK Energy Dialogue in New Delhi. The initiative aims to enhance technical collaboration for round-the-clock power supply, expand renewable energy adoption, and accelerate industrial energy efficiency and decarbonisation. It will be implemented in partnership with India’s Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. A UK-India offshore wind taskforce…

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Global Contract and Deal Updates – January 28, 2025

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Meridiam partners with HAU and EBRD to develop renewable energy in Egypt Meridiam has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Hassan Allam Utilities (HAU) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to develop and invest in greenfield renewable energy projects in Egypt, focusing on wind and solar power. The first project under this agreement is a 1.1 GW wind power plant, with ACWA Power also as a partner. The plant will be…