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NHPC Limited has secured Terms of Reference (ToR) for its proposed 2,400 MW Savitri Open Loop Pumped Storage Project in Maharashtra from the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects. The approval resolves a delay caused by the need for a formal clearance from the Mahabaleshwar–Panchgani Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) Monitoring Committee. The…
Foundation stone laid for NTPC’s Nabinagar power project in Bihar
The Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for Stage-II of the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project in Aurangabad, Bihar. The expansion involves setting up 3×800 MW ultra-supercritical units, adding 2,400 MW to the existing capacity. The project is being developed by NTPC Limited at an estimated cost of Rs 299.48 billion. It will use…
BHEL secures contract for Telangana Stage-II thermal power plant
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has secured a contract from NTPC Ltd to establish the main plant package for the 3×800 MW Telangana Stage-II supercritical thermal power plant. The contract encompasses design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, commissioning, and civil construction. BHEL has received a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) from NTPC to commence basic engineering…
Apar wins Rs 2.48 billion contracts for reconductoring works
Apar Industries Limited has bagged two contracts worth Rs 1,329.17 million and Rs 1,155.96 million under the Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-43 (ERES-43). The awards were announced on May 2, 2025. The tenders were issued by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) in October 2024. Apar will carry out reconductoring works and associated bay upgradations…
Mizoram launches rooftop solar initiative under PM-SGMBY
Mizoram’s power and electricity minister has introduced a new initiative under the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY), enabling households to install rooftop solar systems with substantial government subsidies. The scheme is available exclusively to Indian citizens who are current electricity consumers with good payment records and is limited to private residential properties. In partnership…
CEA to issue revised draft on type test periodicity for power equipment
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has decided to withdraw its 2024 draft guidelines on the periodicity of type tests for major power equipment and is preparing to issue a fresh version for stakeholder feedback. The new draft is likely to be published for industry comments by next week. According to information received by Power Peak…
