Coal India Limited (CIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) on May 5, 2025, to set up 500 MW of solar power projects in Uttar Pradesh. The MoU also provides for future collaboration between CIL and UPRVUNL for additional clean energy opportunities in the state. CIL…
Reliance NU Suntech Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Power Limited, signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) on May 2, 2025. The agreement covers the development of 930 MW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) connected solar power capacity, along with a 465 MW/1,860 MWh battery energy…
IRCON Renewable Power Limited (IRPL) has commissioned 75 MW solar capacity under Lot-4 of the 500 MW Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Project (CPSU Tranche-III) at Pavagada, Karnataka, on May 2, 2025. This brings the total commissioned capacity under the project to 225 MW. The project is part of the 12,000 MW CPSU Scheme Phase-II and…
NTPC Green Energy Limited has commissioned 75 MW of solar power capacity, raising its operational output to 225 MW under its 500 MW solar power project. The implementation is being carried out by IRCON Renewable Power Limited, a joint venture of Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited. In a parallel development, Zelestra Energy (formerly Solarpack Corporación…
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has set a target to generate 500 GW of solar power by 2030, focusing on regions like Bundelkhand, Vindhya, and surrounding areas. The goal is to establish these regions as major solar energy hubs. To support this transition, the state has signed memoranda of understanding with the Smart Energy Council…
Enerpac India Private Limited is planning a 35 MW solar power project in Gujarat. The project will supply power to commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers under a group captive open access model. Target sectors include recycling, automotive, packaging, plastics, and global mining. The project is designed to meet the energy needs of high-consumption industries like…
Sunsure Solarpark Thirty Seven Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle of Sunsure Energy Private Limited, has signed key agreements with Sunflag Iron & Steel Company Limited to develop a captive solar power project in Dhule, Maharashtra. The agreements include a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and a Share Subscription and Shareholders Agreement (SSSHA). As part of…
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has started commercial operations at its 85 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Nagda, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The plant was developed by POWERGRID through its wholly owned subsidiary, POWERGRID Energy Services Limited. The solar plant was commissioned and began commercial operations on April 24, 2025. NTPC Limited…
The West Bengal Cabinet has approved a 100 MW solar power project in West Medinipur district. The project will be developed under Phase-II of the 212.5 MW Ramnagar II Solar PV Project. It is located at Goaltore in Garbeta-II Block of West Medinipur. Phase-I of the project, with a capacity of 112.5 MW, has already…
Uttar Pradesh is stepping up its solar push. The state plans to install 8 lakh rooftop solar units by March 2027 under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana. The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) is leading the effort. For the current financial year, the target is 2.65 lakh units. To stay on…