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Greenzo, Lord’s Mark sign MoU for 60 MW green hydrogen projects in UP
By February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Indian clean-technology company Greenzo Energy has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Lord’s Mark Industries to develop about 60 MW of green hydrogen projects in Uttar Pradesh. The facilities will be located across four cities and will integrate captive solar power and battery storage to support distributed hydrogen production. The projects are planned in Gorakhpur, Aligarh, Jhansi, and Lucknow. Each facility is designed to operate independently of the grid by combining electrolysers with…

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BPCL commissions 71 MWp solar plant in Uttar Pradesh
By February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has commissioned a 71 MWp DC (52 MW AC) solar power plant in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, marking a further step in integrating renewable energy into its refining operations. The project was inaugurated by Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri at India Energy Week and is intended to support BPCL’s decarbonisation efforts. The solar plant covers 210 acres and uses approximately 129,000 solar modules. It is connected…

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Fujiyama commissions 1 GW solar cell plant in Uttar Pradesh
By January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Fujiyama Power Systems Limited has announced the commissioning of a new 1 GW solar cell manufacturing plant in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant step in its backward integration strategy. The company formally intimated the stock exchanges of the development on January 21, 2026. The plant was inaugurated by senior officials from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Secretary Mr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi and Joint Secretary Mr. Rajesh Kulhari. The new facility, built…

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CESC Green signs MoU with Uttar Pradesh for renewable project
By January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

CESC Limited has informed the stock exchanges that its subsidiary, CESC Green Power Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Uttar Pradesh for a major renewable energy investment in the state. The MoU was executed on 20 January 2026. It sets out plans to develop an integrated solar manufacturing and power generation facility in Uttar Pradesh. The proposed project includes a 3 GW solar cell and module manufacturing plant and…

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NGEL signs MoU with UP for renewable energy and green hydrogen projects
By January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Uttar Pradesh on January 22, 2026, for the development of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects in the state. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The agreement was executed by Sh. Vijay Kiran Anand, IAS, Chief Executive Officer of Invest UP and Uttar Pradesh…

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EIE Renewables wins 10 MW solar project from ITI in Uttar Pradesh
By January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

EIE Renewables has been awarded a contract by ITI Limited to develop a 10 MW ground-mounted solar power project at Naini in Uttar Pradesh. The project was awarded through a competitive bidding process. The project will be implemented on a Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT) basis, after which only BOOT is used. Under the contract, EIE Renewables will be responsible for the full scope of supply, installation, and commissioning of the solar plant. This includes…

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Tata Power commissions Jalpura–Khurja transmission project in Greater Noida
By January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

The Tata Power Company Limited has announced the commissioning of a major transmission infrastructure project in Uttar Pradesh, strengthening the regional power network. The project involves the 400 / 220 kV Metro Depot Substation and associated transmission lines in Greater Noida, adding 1,000 MVA of transformation capacity to meet rising electricity demand in the region. The newly commissioned system is designed to support power requirements in Greater Noida and the National Capital Region (NCR). Surplus…

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Regulatory Updates

UPERC lowers upfront smart meter cost to Rs 2,800
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has issued a revised Cost Data Book (CDB) for 2025 with a lower upfront cost for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) compatible smart prepaid meters for new electricity connections, while shifting part of the payment to instalments. The Cost Data Book (CDB), dated 31 December 2025 and applicable to all distribution licensees in Uttar Pradesh, standardizes charges for new connections, load enhancement, and load reduction. A major change is…

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NUPPL commissions 660 MW Unit 2 of Ghatanpur thermal project
By December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

In a press release dated December 9, 2025, NLC India Limited announced that Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited, its joint venture with Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited, has declared commercial operation for Unit 2 of the Ghatanpur Thermal Power Project. The 660 MW unit entered commercial operation at 00:00 hours on 09 December 2025. With Unit 2 online, the Ghatanpur plant now has 1,320 MW in service. Unit 1 achieved commercial operation in…

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India | News | Policy & Programmes

UP launches scheme to ease electricity dues
By December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Uttar Pradesh has announced a new scheme that offers major relief on overdue electricity bills. The Bijli Bill Rahat Yojana from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd starts on December 1 and provides a full waiver of surcharge and interest for eligible users, along with a cut in the principal amount. The scheme applies to domestic consumers under LMV 1 with loads up to 2 kW and small commercial consumers under LMV 2 with loads up…

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