Ezine Archive
January Issue 2025
Month: January 2025
Forum
Getting Future Ready: Role of the transmission system in energy transition
By Hitesh Chaniyara, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited Imagine a future where every home and business in India runs on renewable energy, with solar panels and wind turbines dotting both countryside villages and city skylines. This […]
Central Sector
NTPC launches carbon dioxide battery energy storage at Kudgi power station
NTPC Limited has launched carbon dioxide battery energy storage technology at its Kudgi power station to support decarbonisation and round-the-clock power supply. Developed by NTPC’s research and development division, NETRA, in collaboration with Triveni Turbine […]
Private Sector
Apraava Energy commissions 250.7 MW wind power project in Gujarat
Apraava Energy has commissioned a 250.7 MW wind power project at Sidhpur in Devbhoomi Dwarka district, Gujarat. The project was awarded under the tranche VIII wind tender by the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited […]
Private Sector
Jakson Green and Blueleaf Energy partner for 1 GW solar portfolio in Rajasthan
Jakson Green and Blueleaf Energy have partnered to develop a 1 GW solar portfolio in Rajasthan, with an investment of USD400 million. The portfolio comprises three solar projects, including intra-state transmission system and inter-state transmission […]
Private Sector
Jupiter International signs MoU with Odisha for solar manufacturing unit
Jupiter International has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Odisha government to establish a photovoltaic solar cell and module manufacturing unit in Khordha. The project, with an investment of Rs 20.05 billion through […]
Projects & Ventures
AZAD Engineering secures 90.1 million Euros contract with Siemens Energy
AZAD Engineering Limited has signed a long-term contract and price agreement with Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG for the manufacturing and supply of mission-critical components. The contract, valued at 90.1 million Euros over […]
International News
JUWI to build 340 MW of solar projects in South Africa
JUWI Renewable Energies will commence construction on three major private solar projects in South Africa. The projects will have a combined capacity of 340 MW and investments in them already exceed USD320 million. These projects […]
Knowledge Bank
Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights for power and renewables sector
The Economic Survey of India 2024-25 has highlighted a significant progress in energy generation from non-fossil fuels and renewable sources. It mentions that India’s installed power capacity reached 456.7 GW as of November 2024, reflecting […]
Forum
New Growth Avenues: Opportunities for collaboration in the South Asian power market
Vikas Gaba, Partner and National Head (Power and Utilities), and Ankit Anurag, Associate Director (Power and Utilities), KPMG in India Since 2014, South Asia has been the fastest growing region globally. Over the past decade, […]
Forum
Enabling Green Growth: Expectations from Union Budget 2025
Union Budget 2025 will play a critical role in addressing challenges such as expanding renewable energy capacity, promoting energy storage and boosting domestic manufacturing. Experts anticipate measures to incentivise renewable projects, support research in energy […]
Central Sector
MNRE notifies updated quality control order for solar PV products
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025, revising the existing solar photovoltaics, systems, devices, and components goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017. […]
Central Sector
CIL reports net profit of Rs 84.91 billion in the third quarter of 2024-25
Coal India Limited (CIL) has recorded a net profit of Rs 84.91 billion for the quarter ending December 2024, registering a 17.5 per cent decrease from Rs 102.92 billion reported in the same quarter last […]
Private Sector
Suzlon Energy reports net profit of Rs 3.88 billion in the third quarter of 2024-25
Suzlon Energy Limited has reported a net profit of Rs 3.88 billion for the quarter ending December 2024, reflecting an increase of 91.13 per cent from Rs 2.03 billion recorded in the same period last […]
Private Sector
JSW Energy reports net profit of Rs 1.57 billion for the third quarter of 2024-25
JSW Energy Limited has recorded a net profit of Rs 1.57 billion for the quarter ending December 2024, recording a 32.32 per cent decrease from Rs 2.32 billion reported in the same quarter last year. […]
International News
EVM, Solarvest and PECC2 partner to enhance renewable energy in Vietnam
Saigon Jim Brother’s Corporation (EVM), Solarvest (Vietnam), and Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 2 (PECC2) have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy in Vietnam. The partnership leverages Vietnam’s […]
International News
MSIG Asia and RiskPoint partner to advance APAC renewable energy insurance
MSIG Asia and The RiskPoint Group have partnered to enhance renewable energy (RE) insurance in the Asia Pacific region. Following approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, RiskPoint will serve as MSIG Singapore’s Managing General […]
Central Sector
THDC declares CoD of Unit-1 (660 MW) of KSTPP
THDC India Limited has announced the commencement of the commercial operation date (CoD) for Unit 1, a 660 MW capacity, at the Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant (KSTPP), Stage-I (2×660 MW). With this milestone, THDC […]
Projects & Ventures
TP Solar secures Rs 4.55 billion solar module order from MSPGCL
TP Solar Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has secured a contract with the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL) to supply 300 MWp of solar modules for […]
State Sector
Telangana signs MoU with Sun Petrochemicals for green power projects worth Rs 455 billion
The Telangana government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sun Petrochemicals to develop green power projects with an investment of Rs 455 billion. The initiative will focus on three pumped storage hydropower projects […]