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Power Ministry to scrap PTCC clearance for transmission lines
The Ministry of Power has decided to abolish the requirement for Power and Telecommunication Coordination Committee (PTCC) clearance for new transmission line projects, with effect from July 1, 2026. The decision follows a high-level meeting chaired by the Secretary (Power), where stakeholders reviewed delays linked to the PTCC process. The meeting included participation from the…
Cathay Life acquires 50% stake in Ørsted’s Greater Changhua 4 wind farm
Ørsted has agreed to sell a 50% stake in its Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind farm in Taiwan to Cathay Life Insurance (CLI) and its affiliate Cathay Wind Power Holdings. The deal, valued at DKr11.6 billion ($1.6 billion), includes 50% ownership and an equal commitment to fund engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) payments. The transaction,…
Torrent Power sets up subsidiary for renewable energy projects
Torrent Green Energy Private Limited (TGEPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Torrent Power Limited (TPL), has incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary, Torrent Urja 30 Private Limited (TU30), for the implementation of renewable energy (RE) power projects in India on February 19, 2025. The newly formed entity will engage in power generation, transmission, distribution, purchase,…
Saatvik acquires 80% in Melcon, enters transformer manufacturing
Saatvik Green Energy Limited has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire an 80% equity stake in Melcon Transformers and Electricals Private Limited, marking its entry into power equipment manufacturing as it expands beyond solar photovoltaic modules. The acquisition, valued at Rs 24 million, will be completed through cash consideration and is expected to close…
Sterling and Wilson secures Rs 5.04 billion solar project in Rajasthan
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd (SWREL) has secured a Rs 5.04 billion contract to develop a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Rajasthan. The project, awarded by an independent power producer, involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of a 305 MW AC / 396 MWp DC PV system. Â
Sharavathi hydro project gets wildlife nod despite ecological concerns
A 2,000 MW pumped hydroelectric project proposed by Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd (KPCL) has secured in-principle wildlife clearance, despite facing sustained resistance from local communities and ecologists. The Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project is located between the Talakalale and Gerusoppa reservoirs in Karnataka’s Western Ghats. The project area overlaps with the Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary…
