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Adani Power to supply 1,500 MW to Uttar Pradesh from 2030
By May 9, 2025May 9, 2025

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
By May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

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
By May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

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…

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NHPC approves 1,200 MW Jalaun solar park in Uttar Pradesh
By April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

The Board of Directors of NHPC Limited has approved the development of a 1,200 MW solar power park in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh. The project will be implemented by Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL), a joint venture between NHPC and the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA). It is part of the Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Park (UMREPP) scheme of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The solar park will…

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Adani Green signs PPA with UPPCL for 1,250 MW pumped storage project
By April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for 1,250 MW of energy storage capacity. The supply will come from the Panaura pumped storage project (PSP), located at Soman village in Robertsganj tehsil, Sonbhadra district. The PPA was signed through AGEL’s subsidiary, Adani Hydro Energy Five Limited. The Panaura PSP is designed as an off-stream closed-loop system and was awarded to AGEL in February…

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Uttar Pradesh targets 8 lakh rooftop solar units by March 2027
By April 22, 2025April 22, 2025

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 track, the state is aiming for 22,000 installations every month. The goal is to boost solar energy use in homes…

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JSL Super Steel signs PPA with Sunsure Energy for 11 MWp solar power
By April 10, 2025April 11, 2025

JSL Super Steel, a subsidiary of Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL), has signed a power purchase agreement with Sunsure Energy. The agreement is for the supply of 11 MWp solar power at its plant in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The solar power will be sourced from Sunsure’s 49 MWp open access solar project located in Augasi, Banda district. This project has been developed under the “Uttar Pradesh State Power Banking Policy”. Through this agreement, JSL will meet…

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Transmission system to come up for Sonbhadra Pumped Storage Projects
By March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

The transmission system for evacuating power from pumped storage projects (PSPs) in Sonbhadra District, Uttar Pradesh, is being planned to support renewable energy generation. Two major developers, Greenko and Avaada, have submitted applications for connecting a total of 3732 MW capacity from the Robertganj area in Sonbhadra. Greenko has submitted three applications for a combined capacity of 2016 MW (3×672 MW), while Avaada has submitted two applications for 1716 MW (1120 MW + 596 MW)….

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West Bengal, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan outline power sector plans in state budgets
By February 21, 2025February 20, 2025

The Government of West Bengal has allocated Rs 41,410 million for the Department of Power in the State Budget 2025-2026. A sum of Rs 816 million has been proposed for the Non-Conventional & Renewable Energy Sources department. Plans include the installation of static meters for 726,000 consumers, expansion of e-vehicle charging infrastructure at 187 locations, and a 125 MW ground-mounted solar power project in Goaltore, Paschim Medinipur. The government is also undertaking a 150 MW…

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Hinduja Renewables to set up 600 MW solar power park in Jhansi
By January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Hinduja Renewables Energy Private Limited received a Letter of Award (LoA) on January 6, 2025, for the 600 MW Jhansi Solar Power Park Project in Uttar Pradesh. TUSCO Limited, a joint venture of UPNEDA and THDC India Limited, invited bids for Solar Power Developers (SPDs) in August 2024. The project involves constructing cable trays, internal drainage systems, 33kV cables, land levelling, and installing power generation equipment. It also includes geotechnical surveys, Operation and Maintenance (O&M)…

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