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West Bengal approves 100 MW solar project under Ramnagar II phase-II

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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BHEL wins Rs 62 bn contract for Raghunathpur thermal power plant

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Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has received a letter of intent (LoI) from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for a Rs 62 billion contract related to the steam generator island package for DVC’s 2×660-MW Raghunathpur thermal power station (Phase-II) in Purulia district, West Bengal. The contract was awarded through an international competitive bidding process and includes the supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of steam generators, auxiliaries, electrostatic precipitators (ESP), flue gas desulphurization (FGD) systems, ash handling…

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Jupiter International secures Rs 30 million rooftop solar order in West Bengal

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Jupiter International Limited has received an order worth over Rs 30 million from the West Bengal Khadi & Village Industries Board (WBKVIB). The project involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of rooftop grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants across 23 locations in West Bengal. The total capacity will be approximately 0.5 MW. The project is expected to be completed within 365 days from the start date.

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DVC highest bidder for Hiranmaye Energy assets

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Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has emerged as the highest bidder in the auction for Hiranmaye Energy’s assets, offering Rs 15 billion, surpassing the reserve price of Rs 13 billion.  This marks DVC’s first acquisition, adding to its total installed capacity of around 6,700 MW, including greenfield and brownfield expansions.  Hiranmaye Energy operates a 300 MW thermal power plant in Haldia, West Bengal, with two units of 150 MW each. The company holds a 25-year power…