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Centre launches transmission projects in Gujarat
By June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

The Union Government has laid the foundation stone for two major transmission projects for the evacuation of renewable energy from the Khavda region in Gujarat. The first project is the Transmission System for Evacuation of Power from potential renewable energy zone in Khavda area of Gujarat under Phase-V (8 GW): Part A. The second project is the Transmission system for evacuation of additional 7 GW RE power from Khavda RE park under Phase-III Part B….

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NLC and MAHAPREIT form JV to develop 5,000 MW RE in Maharashtra
By May 30, 2025May 31, 2025

NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a subsidiary of NLC India Limited, has signed a joint venture agreement with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT). The agreement was formalised on May 29, 2025. The joint venture company will develop 5,000 MW of renewable energy projects across Maharashtra. These will include solar parks, wind projects, hybrid systems, floating solar installations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and pumped storage projects (PSPs). As part of Phase-I,…

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Telangana targets 20,000 MW green energy by 2029-30 in 50-year power plan
By May 29, 2025May 29, 2025

The Telangana government is developing a 50-year power generation plan with a near-term target of installing 20,000 MW of green energy capacity by 2029–30. The roadmap aims to align future capacity expansion with increasing electricity demand and evolving technology trends, while improving energy security and reducing emissions. As per the Resource Adequacy Plan for the State of Telangana released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the state’s electricity demand is projected to grow at a…

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Gujarat to invest Rs 290 billion in Green Energy Corridor III project
By May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

The Government of Gujarat is set to invest Rs 290 billion in the Gujarat Green Energy Corridor III (GEC-III) project. The initiative aims to transmit 16,500 MW of renewable energy across the state by strengthening grid connectivity from major renewable energy zones. The project will link renewable energy zones (REZ) in Kutch, Jamnagar-Bet Dwarka, Banaskantha-Patan, and parts of central Gujarat. The transmission infrastructure includes 3,430 circuit km (ckm) of lines connected through six 765 kV…

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Northeast to lead India’s energy future with Rs 4.3 trillion investment interest
By May 27, 2025May 26, 2025

At the Rising North East Investor Summit 2025, energy emerged as a key pillar of India’s development push in the region. Held from May 23–24 in New Delhi and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the summit saw investment proposals worth Rs 4.3 trillion across multiple sectors, with energy and infrastructure drawing strong interest. Among major commitments, Mukesh Ambani announced Rs 75,000 crore for agriculture, digital services, and local enterprise development. Gautam Adani pledged Rs…

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MIEPL to build 200 MW solar module plant for CEL in Ghaziabad
By May 26, 2025May 26, 2025

Multi Infrastructure and Engineering Private Limited (MIEPL) has secured a contract from Central Electronics Limited (CEL) to set up a 200 MW solar module manufacturing facility in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The project tender was floated by CEL in April 2025. It will be implemented on a revenue-sharing model under the Make in India initiative. MIEPL stated that the new facility will help scale up domestic solar module production. The move is aimed at cutting import…

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Power Ministry reinforces RCO rules for CPPs and open access users
By May 26, 2025May 26, 2025

The Ministry of Power (MoP) and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) have issued fresh directives to ensure compliance with the Renewable Consumption Obligations (RCO) framework. This applies to designated consumers, including captive power plants (CPPs) and open access (OA) users. The RCO system stems from amendments made to the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 in 2022. It replaces older Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) guidelines and mandates a rising share of renewable energy use each year…

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Can your river power your home? A practical guide to small-scale hydro systems
By May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

Solar panels are common in off-grid setups, but they do not work well in cloudy, shaded, or seasonal conditions. If your land has a nearby stream or river, small-scale hydro power may be a reliable alternative. This guide explains how to assess your site and choose the right hydro system. Hydro power can offer continuous output where water flow is steady. But it is not as simple as placing a turbine in the water….

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CERC releases draft guidelines for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements
By May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued draft guidelines for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs). These agreements are designed to help large electricity consumers meet renewable energy targets without taking physical delivery of power. VPPAs are a type of bilateral, non-tradable, non-transferable contract between a consumer or designated consumer and a renewable energy (RE) generator. The consumer pays a fixed VPPA price to the generator, who then sells power through exchanges or other authorised…

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Inox Green expands solar O&M portfolio with new contracts
By May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

Inox Green Energy Services Limited has signed agreements to provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services for 639 MWp of solar projects. These projects are owned by a major Indian renewable energy company backed by a global energy corporation and are spread across various locations. With this, Inox Green’s solar O&M portfolio has grown to 1.6 GW. Its total renewable energy O&M portfolio now exceeds 5 GW. This announcement follows the company’s recent addition of 285…

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