NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has announced the commercial operation of an additional 6 MW wind power capacity at its Dayapar site in Gujarat. The new unit became operational from midnight on July 31, 2025. The Dayapar Wind Energy Project (Phase I) has now reached 146 MW of commissioned capacity out of a planned 150 MW. Located in Bhuj, Gujarat, the project is part of a larger 450 MW hybrid…
Juniper Green Bess Two Private Limited, a subsidiary of Juniper Green Energy, has signed a power purchase agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for a 100 MW wind power project in Gujarat. The agreement was signed on July 18. The company plans to begin supplying power from this project in July 2027. In addition, it received a letter of intent from GUVNL on July 14 for the development of a 50 MW wind…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a directive mandating the use of select components from its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for all wind turbines going forward. According to the ministry, the ALMM (Wind), previously referred to as the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM), now covers not only complete turbine models but also major components, including blades, towers, gearboxes, generators, and critical bearings. Manufacturers must use listed…
Inox Wind Limited has received a 51 MW wind turbine order from First Energy Private Limited (FEPL) for a wind power project in Tamil Nadu. This is FEPL’s first order with Inox Wind. The order includes the supply of Inox Wind’s 3 MW class wind turbine generators. These turbines feature a 140-metre hub height and a 145-metre rotor diameter. The contract also covers limited-scope engineering procurement services, including supervision, and multi-year operations and maintenance. First…
Serentica Renewables has selected SANY Renewable to supply wind turbine generators (WTGs) for a 336 MW wind power project in Karnataka. Each turbine will have a rated capacity of 4 MW. Deliveries are scheduled to begin by December 2025. The project is part of Serentica’s plan to supply round-the-clock renewable energy to industrial consumers. The wind farm will use SANY’s high-capacity turbines, which are already in operation in other parts of India. According to the…
India’s wind energy sector has called for a gradual localisation plan for turbine components, citing the risk of supply disruptions and cost escalations. The industry is responding to a recent directive from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) that proposes accelerated localisation. Wind companies have urged the government to implement a structured approach that supports domestic manufacturing without overwhelming the existing supply chain. They argue that a hasty transition could strain production capacity…
KPI Green Energy Private Limited has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for setting up a 150 MW grid-connected wind power project under Phase IX. The LoI was issued on July 14, 2025. The project was awarded through a competitive bidding process for 250 MW, with a greenshoe option of another 250 MW. The power purchase agreement will be executed after approval from the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will soon prohibit the sharing of operational data from Indian wind energy installations with foreign countries. The decision follows recommendations from National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Niti Aayog, reported Moneycontrol. A formal notification is expected within three weeks. The ban is part of a broader ‘cybersecurity clause’ in MNRE’s upcoming directive. Wind energy companies will be required to set up data and research centres within…
Suzlon Energy Limited has secured a contract from AmpIn Energy Transition Private Limited for a 170.1 MW wind power project in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The order was awarded on June 20, 2025. Suzlon will supply 54 units of its S144 wind turbine generators (WTGs), each with a rated capacity of 3.15 MW. These turbines will be installed on Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) towers, which allow for higher hub heights and improved energy yields. Beyond equipment…
Union Minister for Power, Shri Manohar Lal, visited the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP). This nuclear project, being developed by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), will host four Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) of 700 MWe each. The minister reviewed the construction progress and milestones. Unit 1 of GHAVP is scheduled for its first concrete pour by October 2025. Its first criticality is planned for June 2030, with commercial operations expected to…