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UP government approves Rs 18 billion solar power project along Bundelkhand Expressway
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a Rs 18 billion plan to install 450 MW solar power plants along both sides of the 296-km Bundelkhand Expressway. The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) conducted the study, estimating the project cost and projecting electricity rates at Rs 4 to Rs 4.50 per unit. GEAPP’s detailed project report has been approved by the state, and the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) will soon…
Sri Lanka, India’s Petronet LNG sign MoU for power generation
The Sri Lankan government and India’s Petronet LNG Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop infrastructure for LNG storage, regasification, and supply for a combined cycle power plant. The agreement with Sri Lanka’s LTL Holdings Limited focuses on the Sobadhanavi Combined Cycle Power Plant in Kerawalapitiya, north of Colombo. The initiative would reduce energy costs by up to 50% compared to fuel-based power generation. The project, expected to be implemented within 18…
NHPC issues tender for 1.2 GW ISTS-connected solar + energy storage system
NHPC has launched a tender for 1.2 GW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar power projects, including a 600 MW/12,000 MWh energy storage system (ESS). The tender also includes a greenshoe option for an additional 1.2 GW capacity. The deadline for bid submissions is October 18, with the project expected to be completed within 24 to 30 months from the signing of the power purchase agreement (PPA). The project, to be developed on a build-own-operate…
India, Singapore to discuss semiconductors
A high-level meeting between senior ministers of India and Singapore has laid the groundwork for an upcoming visit to Singapore by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan announced. During this meeting, new areas of collaboration, such as advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, aviation, and maritime connectivity, were added to the ISMR agenda. The Singaporean foreign minister emphasized the potential of collaborating in the semiconductor industry, a key area for India’s expansion, where Singapore has…
Waaree Renewable posts robust Q2 growth with Rs 5,244.7 million revenue
Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited (WRTL), the solar EPC arm of Waaree Group, reported Q2 FY25 revenue of Rs 5,244.7 million, a 249.50% increase from Rs 1,500.6 million in Q2 FY24. Profit after tax (PAT) stood at Rs 535.2 million, while its unexecuted order book remains at 1.7 GWp with a 9-12 month timeline. For H1 FY25, revenue reached Rs 7,608.2 million, up 172.70% year-on-year, with an EBITDA of Rs 1,126.5 million, marking a 155.56% increase….
NLCIL produces 12.34 billion units of green power, targets 10,000 MW renewable capacity by 2030
State-owned NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) has generated 12.34 billion units of green power, preventing the emission of 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, according to a statement by the coal ministry. Traditionally a lignite-based power producer, NLCIL is now aiming to achieve 10,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. NLCIL has already established 1,380 MW of solar power plants and 51 MW of wind power plants. To reach its ambitious renewable energy target, NLCIL…