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BrightNight commissions first phase of 115 MW hybrid project in Maharashtra

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BrightNight has announced the commissioning of the first phase of Optima Maharashtra, a 115 MW hybrid renewable power project located in Dharashiv, southern Maharashtra. The project is one of the first co-located wind-solar projects in the state, marking the company’s entry into the Indian power grid. Optima Maharashtra integrates advanced wind and solar technologies powered by BrightNight’s proprietary AI-enabled PowerAlpha platform, maximizing energy output with minimal environmental impact. The project will contribute to Maharashtra’s target…

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Tolidus Techno partners with Jogindra Group for solar project in Punjab

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Tolidus Techno Power has partnered with the Jogindra Group to develop a 110 MWp solar power project, advancing renewable energy adoption in India.  The solar project, a captive open-access ground-mounted system, will serve the energy needs of key Jogindra Group enterprises, including Jogindra Castings, Vardhman Adarsh Ispat, and Oasis Enterprises. Located across three sites in Punjab, the project is one of the largest in the region. Tolidus Techno Power will manage the engineering, procurement, and…

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O2 Power secures order for 800 MWh BESS project in Rajasthan

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O2 Power has secured an order to develop an 800 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) under the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited’s competitive bidding for the firm dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE VI) program. The BESS project will be located near an operational substation in Rajasthan, taking advantage of the state’s abundant solar and land resources. It will use existing evacuation infrastructure to minimize delays and combine battery storage with solar power to deliver…

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Hinduja Renewables to set up 600 MW solar power park in Jhansi

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Hinduja Renewables Energy Private Limited received a Letter of Award (LoA) on January 6, 2025, for the 600 MW Jhansi Solar Power Park Project in Uttar Pradesh.  TUSCO Limited, a joint venture of UPNEDA and THDC India Limited, invited bids for Solar Power Developers (SPDs) in August 2024. The project involves constructing cable trays, internal drainage systems, 33kV cables, land levelling, and installing power generation equipment. It also includes geotechnical surveys, Operation and Maintenance (O&M)…

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GenusPlus secures A$270m contract for Clean Energy Link project in WA

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GenusPlus Group has won a A$270m ($167m) contract from Western Power for the Clean Energy Link – North Region project in Western Australia (WA). This initiative will enhance WA’s electricity network, boosting renewable energy capacity and supporting the state’s net-zero target by 2050. The contract includes designing and constructing two new 132kV and 330kV transmission lines, terminals at Regans Ford and Eneabba, and augmenting the existing Northern and Eneabba 330kV terminals. It also involves building…

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BHEL and ONGC sign MoU for renewable energy projects

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Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) and Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on projects in the new and renewable energy sector.  The partnership will focus on advanced technologies such as fuel cells, electrolysers, and battery energy storage systems, supporting India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission.  The collaboration aims to leverage the expertise of both entities to drive innovations in the clean energy ecosystem.  The MoU signing ceremony was…

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JSW Energy acquires renewable energy assets from Hetero Group

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JSW Energy’s subsidiary, JSW Neo Energy, has acquired 125 MW of renewable energy assets from Hetero Group for an enterprise valuation of Rs 6.3 billion.  The portfolio includes wind power projects in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, with long-term power purchase agreements.  The acquisition was made through three Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) owned by Hetero Labs Ltd and Hetero Drugs Ltd. The portfolio has a blended tariff of Rs 5.22 per kWh and an average remaining…

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NTPC and RRVUNL form JV for 25,000 MW renewable energy projects in Rajasthan

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NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, and Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) have established a joint venture (JV) named “NTPC Rajasthan Green Energy Limited” to develop 25,000 MW renewable energy projects in Rajasthan. NGEL holds a 74% equity stake in the JV, while RRVUNL holds 26%. The company will develop, operate, and maintain Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Parks (UMREPP) and renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and hybrid…

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Apex Clean Energy and NYSERDA make REC agreement for Heritage Wind

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Apex Clean Energy has entered a renewable energy certificate (REC) purchase agreement with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for the Heritage Wind project. Located in Barre, Orleans County, New York, the 173.6MW project supports the state’s goal of a carbon-free electricity grid by 2040. Heritage Wind, set to power 32,000 homes, will begin commercial operations by the end of 2026. Apex CEO Ken Young emphasized the project’s role in advancing…

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LS Power acquires Algonquin’s renewable energy business

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Energy infrastructure company LS Power has acquired Algonquin Power & Utilities’ renewable energy business, adding over 3GW of wind and solar assets across the US and Canada to its portfolio. This expands LS Power’s renewable energy capacity, which exceeds 23GW. The acquisition, agreed upon in August 2024, has led to the creation of Clearlight Energy, a new entity managing 44 projects and advancing a 1.8GW development pipeline. Clearlight Energy CEO Jeff Norman highlighted the company’s…