Author: PPD Team Date: 08/11/2024
Paradeep Transmission, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PFC Consulting created to develop the Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-XXXIV (ERES XXXIV), has been transferred to Tata Power Company.
The sale and transfer process to Tata Power, the successful bidder, was finalized on 06 November 2024. The sale consideration was determined as per guidelines set by the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Solar tracker provider Nextracker has announced the delivery of its first US-manufactured solar trackers, achieving 100% domestic content value under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This marks a key advancement in localizing the US solar supply chain. The trackers will be used in SB Energy’s 570MW Pelican’s Jaw solar project, which includes 954 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage. The project, under construction by SOLV Energy, highlights the benefits of local…
Author: PPD Team Date: 22/11/2024 Laurentis Energy Partners has partnered with ORLEN Synthos Green Energy (OSGE) to advance small modular reactor (SMR) development in Poland. The collaboration focuses on preparing the Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR), a critical document for licensing GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s BWRX-300 SMRs. The PSAR, mandated by Poland’s National Atomic Energy Agency, will assess environmental conditions, site characteristics, and other safety factors. Laurentis staff based in Ontario, Canada, will handle its…
Author: PPD Team Date: 06/01/2025 Telangana aims to add 20,000 MW to its existing renewable energy generation and storage capacity by 2030, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced. The state will focus on Standalone Renewable Energy Projects, floating solar, Waste to Energy, and Green Hydrogen to achieve this goal. The current renewable energy capacity stands at 11,399 MW, including 7,889 MW from solar energy. With major infra projects underway, peak electricity demand is expected…
Author: PPD Team Date: 20/02/2025 Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) has acquired the remaining 26% stake in L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings Private Limited (LTSSHF) from Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), making it a wholly owned subsidiary. With full ownership, L&T aims to expand LTSSHF’s offerings beyond the energy sector and improve overall utilization through additional investments. The acquisition includes 1.47 billion equity shares, 1.67 billion preference shares, and a secured loan…
Author: PPD Team Date: 23/12/2024 GE Vernova Inc., through its joint venture KAPES, has been selected by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) to provide an advanced high-voltage direct current (HVDC) system for South Korea’s largest power grid infrastructure initiative. KAPES will deliver a HVDC system using Line Commutated Converter (LCC) technology for the 500 kV Donghaean #2 to Dong-Seoul HVDC converter station project (EP2). The project is part of a 4 GW HVDC transmission link…
Author: PPD Team Date: 02/12/2024 INOX Air Products (INOXAP) has commenced the supply of electronic and speciality gases to ReNew’s first solar photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturing facility in Dholera, Gujarat. Under a long-term agreement, INOXAP provides critical gases such as nitrous oxide, ammonia, and silane through a logistics system comprising ISO containers and tube trailers owned by INOXAP. The partnership includes a comprehensive gas management solution to ensure reliable distribution and onsite handling, adhering to…
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Solar tracker provider Nextracker has announced the delivery of its first US-manufactured solar trackers, achieving 100% domestic content value under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This marks a key advancement in localizing the US solar supply chain. The trackers will be used in SB Energy’s 570MW Pelican’s Jaw solar project, which includes 954 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage. The project, under construction by SOLV Energy, highlights the benefits of local…
Author: PPD Team Date: 22/11/2024 Laurentis Energy Partners has partnered with ORLEN Synthos Green Energy (OSGE) to advance small modular reactor (SMR) development in Poland. The collaboration focuses on preparing the Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR), a critical document for licensing GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s BWRX-300 SMRs. The PSAR, mandated by Poland’s National Atomic Energy Agency, will assess environmental conditions, site characteristics, and other safety factors. Laurentis staff based in Ontario, Canada, will handle its…
Author: PPD Team Date: 06/01/2025 Telangana aims to add 20,000 MW to its existing renewable energy generation and storage capacity by 2030, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced. The state will focus on Standalone Renewable Energy Projects, floating solar, Waste to Energy, and Green Hydrogen to achieve this goal. The current renewable energy capacity stands at 11,399 MW, including 7,889 MW from solar energy. With major infra projects underway, peak electricity demand is expected…
Author: PPD Team Date: 20/02/2025 Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) has acquired the remaining 26% stake in L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings Private Limited (LTSSHF) from Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), making it a wholly owned subsidiary. With full ownership, L&T aims to expand LTSSHF’s offerings beyond the energy sector and improve overall utilization through additional investments. The acquisition includes 1.47 billion equity shares, 1.67 billion preference shares, and a secured loan…
Author: PPD Team Date: 23/12/2024 GE Vernova Inc., through its joint venture KAPES, has been selected by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) to provide an advanced high-voltage direct current (HVDC) system for South Korea’s largest power grid infrastructure initiative. KAPES will deliver a HVDC system using Line Commutated Converter (LCC) technology for the 500 kV Donghaean #2 to Dong-Seoul HVDC converter station project (EP2). The project is part of a 4 GW HVDC transmission link…
Author: PPD Team Date: 02/12/2024 INOX Air Products (INOXAP) has commenced the supply of electronic and speciality gases to ReNew’s first solar photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturing facility in Dholera, Gujarat. Under a long-term agreement, INOXAP provides critical gases such as nitrous oxide, ammonia, and silane through a logistics system comprising ISO containers and tube trailers owned by INOXAP. The partnership includes a comprehensive gas management solution to ensure reliable distribution and onsite handling, adhering to…
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024 Solar tracker provider Nextracker has announced the delivery of its first US-manufactured solar trackers, achieving 100% domestic content value under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This marks a key advancement in localizing the US solar supply chain. The trackers will be used in SB Energy’s 570MW Pelican’s Jaw solar project, which includes 954 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage. The project, under construction by SOLV Energy, highlights the benefits of local…
Author: PPD Team Date: 22/11/2024 Laurentis Energy Partners has partnered with ORLEN Synthos Green Energy (OSGE) to advance small modular reactor (SMR) development in Poland. The collaboration focuses on preparing the Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR), a critical document for licensing GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s BWRX-300 SMRs. The PSAR, mandated by Poland’s National Atomic Energy Agency, will assess environmental conditions, site characteristics, and other safety factors. Laurentis staff based in Ontario, Canada, will handle its…