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Interview with Ayush Tiwari: Understanding the challenges in UPPCL’s privatisation
By October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Ayush Tiwari is Manager at BSES, where he oversees operational and process management across distribution grids in Delhi. Before joining BSES, he held key roles at Torrent Power, REC Power Distribution Company, and Watchdog Security, where he led large-scale infrastructure and high-voltage distribution projects under government schemes like PMDP and UDAY. With a career spanning power distribution, project management, and technical design, he brings a strong understanding of India’s grid operations and energy transition challenges….

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Hindustan Powerprojects begins work on 300 MW solar project for UPPCL
By July 10, 2025July 16, 2025

Hindustan Powerprojects Private Limited (HPPPL) has started construction of a 300 MW (435 MWp) Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar power project in Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh. The project is part of the larger 2,000 MW ISTS-connected solar programme being implemented for Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL). It was announced during the Clean Energy Summit 2025 held in Lucknow. Under the scope of work, HPPPL will identify land, develop the project, and own and operate it…

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NTPC Green signs PPA with UPPCL for 1,000 MW solar project
By June 5, 2025July 17, 2025

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for a 1,000 MW solar PV project. The tariff has been fixed at Rs 2.56 per kWh, making it one of the most competitively priced utility-scale solar projects in India this year. The agreement follows NTPC’s earlier win in UPPCL’s solar power auction announced on January 4, 2025. With this…

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JSW signs PPA with UPPCL for 1,500 MW pumped hydro storage
By May 5, 2025May 5, 2025

JSW Neo Energy Limited, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for 1,500 MW/12,000 MWh of pumped hydro storage projects (PHSPs) in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. The agreement spans 40 years with a fixed annual capacity charge of Rs 7.72 million per MW. The PHSPs will enable a scheduled discharge of 8 hours per day, with a maximum continuous discharge period of 6…

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Hindustan Powerprojects to set up 300 MW solar project for UPPCL
By April 7, 2025April 7, 2025

Hindustan Powerprojects Private Limited (HPPPL) has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for a 300 MW/425 MWp solar project. The installation will be Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected and located in Madhya Pradesh. The project is part of UPPCL’s plan to develop 2,000 MW of ISTS-connected solar capacity across India. HPPPL will be responsible for identifying land, setting up the plant, owning it, and maintaining it. The project will…

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UPPCL awards 1,000 MW ISTS solar projects to three firms
By March 28, 2025March 28, 2025

Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has awarded bids for setting up 1,000 MW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar power projects across India. The bidding results were announced on March 28, 2025, with three firms securing contracts under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. ReNew Solar Power Private Limited, a subsidiary of ReNew Power Ventures Private Limited, secured 300 MW at a tariff of Rs 2.56 per kWh. Adani Renewable Energy Holding Twelve Limited,…

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NTPC wins 1,000 MW solar power order from UPPCL
By January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), has secured a 1,000 MW solar power order from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) following a successful bid in an e-reverse auction on 3 January 2025. This capacity is part of a larger 2,000 MW initiative for ISTS-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects across India under tariff-based competitive bidding. NTPC REL won the bid with a competitive tariff of Rs 2.56 per kWh…

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UPPCL resolves legal challenges to privatise two DISCOMs
By December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has overcome legal hurdles in its bid to privatise Dakshinanchal and Purvanchal DISCOMs under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The Board of Directors for both DISCOMs has authorised the formation of a new entity to facilitate the privatisation process. With this development, the process is now set for Cabinet approval of the privatisation draft or Request for Proposal (RFP). The tender process will begin once the proposal receives…

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NHPC inks 1,280 MW renewable power sale deal with UPPCL
By November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

On 27 November 2024, NHPC signed a power sale agreement (PSA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for the supply of 1,280 MW of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE). The agreement, formalized in Lucknow, is part of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Renewable Energy Implementing Agency (REIA) scheme. FDRE combines renewable energy benefits with grid stability to ensure consistent dispatch and availability. Under the REIA scheme, SJVN acts as an…

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