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EIE Renewables wins WBSEDCL 10 MW rooftop solar auction
By January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

EIE Renewables Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Enviro Infra, has emerged as the successful bidder in a rooftop solar auction conducted by the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL). The project involves the installation of 10 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems across multiple districts in West Bengal. The rooftop systems will be deployed across eight districts. Medinipur, Bankura, Kolkata South, and Kolkata North will each host 1.5 MW of capacity. Bardhaman,…

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Power Mech subsidiary wins 250 MW BESS project in West Bengal
By January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Power Mech Projects Limited (PMPL) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, PM Green Private Limited, has secured a battery energy storage contract from West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL). The contract is for setting up a 250 MW / 1,000 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Goaltore in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal. The project will be implemented under a Build Own Operate (BOO) model and includes a 100 percent power…

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WBSEDCL invites bids to set up 245 EV charging and battery swapping stations
By November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) has invited bids for the supply, installation, operation, and management of electric vehicle (EV) charging and battery-swapping stations across the state. The tender aims to establish 245 stations at key locations, including Kolkata and major national and state highways, under a revenue-sharing model. According to the tender, the government will provide land for the project, while selected bidders will invest in installation and operations. Of the…

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Rashmi Group to invest Rs 100 billion in integrated steel and power project in WB
By October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Rashmi Group will invest Rs 100 billion to set up a 2.8 million tonne per annum integrated steel plant and a 400 MW captive power plant in Purulia, West Bengal. The state government has allotted 938 acres of land for the project. The development is part of the group’s broader expansion in iron and steel, power, ferro alloys, and mining. According to the company, the investment aligns with West Bengal’s plan for inclusive, industry-led growth….

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West Bengal clears two new supercritical power units in Salboni
By August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

The West Bengal cabinet has approved the construction of two 800 MW supercritical power units in Salboni, Jhargram. The projects are expected to draw investments exceeding Rs 10,000 crore and will operate under a public-private partnership model. State power minister Aroop Biswas noted that JSW Group is already setting up two 800 MW supercritical units at the same location. The Salboni site has a long history of proposed power developments linked to JSW Group. Earlier…

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West Bengal approves 100 MW solar project under Ramnagar II phase-II
By April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

The West Bengal Cabinet has approved a 100 MW solar power project in West Medinipur district. The project will be developed under Phase-II of the 212.5 MW Ramnagar II Solar PV Project. It is located at Goaltore in Garbeta-II Block of West Medinipur. Phase-I of the project, with a capacity of 112.5 MW, has already been commissioned. The estimated cost for Phase-II is Rs 6,800 million. Of this, Rs 2,050 million (30 per cent) will…

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Foundation laid for 1,600 MW thermal power plant in West Bengal
By April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

The Government of West Bengal laid the foundation stone for a new 1,600 MW thermal power project at Salboni in Paschim Medinipur district on April 21, 2025. JSW Energy Limited also commenced construction on the same day. The greenfield project will use supercritical or ultra-supercritical technology and have two units of 800 MW each. It is being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 160 billion. This plant will be connected to the State Transmission…

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JSW Energy signs PPA for 1,600 MW project in West Bengal, revives Odisha plant
By March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

JSW Energy Limited (JSWEL) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) for a 1,600 MW supercritical/ultra-supercritical thermal power plant. The agreement was finalised on March 13, 2025. The plant will be a greenfield project with a capacity of 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) and will be developed within West Bengal. It will be connected to the State Transmission Utility (STU) network. The project will follow a Public-Private…

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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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West Bengal commissions 117.5 MW solar projects
By February 20, 2025February 19, 2025

The Government of West Bengal (GoWB) has commissioned a total of 117.5 MW solar power projects in the state. This includes a 112.5 MW solar power project under Phase-I at Goaltore in Garbeta-II Block, West Medinipur district. The project is part of the 200 MW Ramnagar II Solar PV Project, being developed by West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL), with 125 MW in Phase I and 75 MW in Phase II. Additionally, a…

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