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Allahabad High Court dismisses PIL against discom privatisation in Uttar Pradesh

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

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

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

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

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

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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Aerem and OMC Power to finance rooftop solar projects in UP

Aerem Solutions Private Limited and OMC Power Limited have signed an agreement to finance rooftop solar power projects worth Rs 2,000 million in Uttar Pradesh. The partnership will support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in setting up rooftop solar systems. Aerem, through its non-banking financial company (NBFC), will provide loans to OMC Power’s customers to fund these installations. This initiative targets a major challenge for MSMEs—access to affordable financing for clean energy solutions. By…

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Adani Power to supply 1,500 MW to Uttar Pradesh from 2030

Adani Power Limited (APL) has secured a contract to supply 1,500 MW of thermal power to Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL). The supply will come from the upcoming Mirzapur Thermal Power Project in Uttar Pradesh. UPPCL had invited bids for this contract in March 2024. APL emerged as the selected bidder through a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) between APL…

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Coal India signs MoU with UPRVUNL for 500 MW solar projects in UP

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 is targeting 3,000 MW of solar capacity by FY 2025–26. This target is planned to grow to 5,000 MW by…

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Uttar Pradesh targets 500 GW solar power generation by 2030

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 of Australia and the Hinduja Group. These partnerships aim to encourage investment, enable technology transfer, and expand international cooperation in…