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Uttar Pradesh opens first green hydrogen plant in Gorakhpur
By August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on August 17, 2025, inaugurated the state’s first green hydrogen plant at Khanimpur village in Gorakhpur district. The facility, set up by Torrent Gas and Torrent Power, is the second of its kind in India. The project has been designed to produce 72,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. In its pilot phase, the plant will blend 2 per cent green hydrogen with natural gas for distribution through city gas…

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Alpex Solar to set up 1.2 GW solar module plant in Mathura
By August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

Alpex Solar Ltd will establish a 1.2 GW solar module manufacturing plant in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, as part of its capacity expansion. The board has approved the project, which will raise total manufacturing capacity to 3.6 GWs. The facility, with an investment of Rs 110 crore funded through internal resources and credit, is scheduled to start operations in FY 2026–27. The expansion comes after a sharp rise in Q1 FY 2026 performance. Net profit rose…

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Hindustan Power signs PPA for 435 MW solar project in Uttar Pradesh
By August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

Hindustan Power will supply electricity from a 435 MW direct current solar PV plant in Uttar Pradesh under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited. The company has begun on-site work and opened a project office at the location. UPPCL awarded the contract through a competitive tender in April 2025. Ratul Puri, chairman of Hindustan Power, said the company is advancing its site development and stakeholder coordination to ensure timely…

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NUPPL synchronizes second unit of Ghatampur thermal plant
By July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited (NUPPL) has synchronised Unit-2 (660 MW) of the 1,980 MW Ghatampur Thermal Power Project with the 765 kV grid, according to a company press release dated July 20. The achievement brings NUPPL a step closer to declaring commercial operations and delivering 31.68 million units of power from this unit. NUPPL is a joint venture between NLC India Limited (51 per cent) and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (49…

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Allahabad High Court dismisses PIL against discom privatisation in Uttar Pradesh
By July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the proposed privatisation of two electricity distribution companies in Uttar Pradesh. As reported by news agencies, the court ruled that the petition was based on assumptions and lacked supporting evidence. The PIL, filed by Vijay Pratap Singh, opposed the privatisation of Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (DVVNL) and Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL). The petitioner cited internal communications from Uttar Pradesh Power…

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Patel Infra and EnerGrid win SJVN’s 375 MW battery storage auction in UP
By July 8, 2025July 16, 2025

SJVN Limited has announced the results of its standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) auction in Uttar Pradesh. The 375 MW/1,500 MWh tender has been awarded to Patel Infrastructure and Enerica Infra 3 (EnerGrid). Patel Infrastructure secured 187.5 MW/750 MWh at a tariff of Rs 359,000 per MW per month. EnerGrid matched the capacity with a slightly higher tariff of Rs 359,999 per MW per month. Viability gap funding of up to Rs 2.7 million…

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Centre approves Rs 417 crore electronics cluster in Uttar Pradesh
By June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

The Government of India has approved a Rs 417 crore Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) at Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. The cluster will be developed by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) over 200 acres. It is expected to attract investments of around Rs 2,500 crore and create 15,000 jobs. The cluster will support manufacturing in consumer electronics, automotive and industrial electronics, medical devices, computer hardware, and communication equipment. Startups and MSMEs will…

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UPSIDA earmarks industrial hubs for solar projects
By June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has selected industrial zones across the state to set up solar power plants. The move falls under the Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2022 and was announced on June 15, 2025. Sites include Surajpur Site-5 and EPIPР in Gautam Budh Nagar, TDS City in Ghaziabad, and the Special Economic Zone in Moradabad. Other locations are Baghpat, Agra, Mathura, Jhansi, Prayagraj, and Shahjahanpur. The state aims to install…

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REC PDCL incorporates SPV for pumped storage evacuation in Uttar Pradesh
By June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

REC Power Distribution Company Limited (REC PDCL) has incorporated a new special purpose vehicle (SPV) named Robertsganj Power Transmission Limited. The SPV will be responsible for the Transmission system for evacuation of power from Pumped Storage Projects in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. The incorporation took place on May 29, 2025. REC PDCL has been appointed as the bid process coordinator (BPC) for selecting a transmission service provider (TSP) for the project. The selection will be…

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GP Eco wins Rs 655 million solar EPC order in Bareilly
By May 15, 2025May 15, 2025

GP Eco Solutions India Limited has secured a Letter of Intent (LoI) worth Rs 655.2 million from Synergy Wave System LLP. The order is for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) works for setting up 12.6 MW/16.38 MWp grid-connected solar power plants under the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. The LoI was issued on May 13, 2025, under Component C of the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan)…

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