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.
ACME Solar Holdings Limited (ASHL) has signed two Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) through its subsidiary, ACME Greentech Seventh Private Limited, with SJVN Limited for a total capacity of 450 MW / 1,800 MWh. The agreements were executed on March 2, 2026, and will remain valid for 25 years. The PPAs arise from the Tranche-FDRE-4 tender…
The UK government has secured over £24 billion ($31.39 billion) in private investments for innovative energy projects ahead of the International Investment Summit on 14 October 2024. These investments are expected to create thousands of jobs and drive growth in the UK’s clean energy sector, spanning from Yorkshire to Suffolk, Aberdeen, and Stow. Key companies…
The Central Government has laid the foundation stone for three hydroelectric projects (HEPs) in Himachal Pradesh. These projects are: Luhri Hydro Electric Project Stage I: This project involves constructing an 86 m high concrete gravity dam across the Satluj river near Nirath village. It will generate 210 MW of hydro power at an estimated cost…
Raychem RPG has become the first Indian manufacturer to earn the E3, C3, and F1 certifications for its cast resin transformers (CRTs). The certification was awarded after rigorous testing at CESI laboratories in Italy. CESI is renowned for its advanced testing facilities, including KEMA Labs, which is known for its high-power laboratory capabilities. In a…
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has directed manufacturers of grid-connected solar inverters to re-register their existing models by February 28, 2026, to continue under the mandatory Standards and Labelling (S&L) programme. The requirement applies following the programme’s implementation from January 1, 2026. In an advisory issued by BEE, manufacturers seeking continuation of registration for…
Hindalco Industries Limited, part of the Aditya Birla Group, has commissioned an electric vehicle (EV) component manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. Built at a cost of Rs 5 billion, the plant spans 5 acres and marks Hindalco’s entry into the EV components space. The facility focuses on producing lightweight aluminium battery enclosures, critical for improving…