The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) plans to set up a solar energy plant with technical support from Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), recognized as the first fully solar-powered airport.
CIAL is preparing the detailed project report and offering technical guidance for the initiative.
Hindustan Zinc has entered into a group captive arrangement with Serentica Renewables to secure 530 MW of round-the-clock (RTC) renewable power. The agreement involves Hindustan Zinc investing Rs 3.27 billion to acquire a 26% stake in Serentica and its affiliates. Serentica will develop captive renewable energy projects across India to supply power to Hindustan Zinc…
The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its latest meeting, recommended two interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects to the Ministry of Power (MoP) for final clearance. These projects will be implemented under the tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. The first scheme is Inter-Regional Strengthening between SR Grid and ER Grid, with an estimated cost…
United Group, a Southeastern Europe-based telecommunications and media company, has committed €120 million ($124.6 million) to green electricity production in Bulgaria. The investment will supply 160% of the electricity needed for the company’s Bulgarian operations and meet 65% of its total electricity demand by 2027, reducing COâ‚‚ emissions by 120,000 tonnes annually. The initiative includes…
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has commissioned its entire 470 MW solar power project in Rajasthan. The final phase, 100 MW from the 320 MW Bhainsara solar project in Jaisalmer, began commercial operations on March 20, 2025. This milestone follows the earlier commissioning of 160 MW at Bhainsara on August 28,…
POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited has approved an investment of Rs 772.65 crore for the upgradation of the Udumalpet–Madurai 400 kV Single Circuit (S/c) transmission line to a Udumalpet–Madurai 400 kV (quad) Double Circuit (D/c) transmission line in Tamil Nadu. The investment was approved by the company’s Board of Directors at its meeting held on…
Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (PVUNL), a joint venture of NTPC and Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam (JBVNL), will commission its Phase-1 power units by December 2025. Located in Ramgarh district, Phase-I consists of three 800 MW units, collectively generating 2,400 MW. The first unit is set to begin operations in January 2025, followed by the second…