In a noteworthy development for India’s renewable energy sector, Actis, a global investor in sustainable infrastructure, has acquired 100 per cent ownership of Stride Climate Investments from Macquarie Asset Management. Announced in March 2025, the […]
Renovation and modernisation (R&M) of power plants is an effective solution to address the challenges of ageing infrastructure, declining efficiency, environmental non-compliance and increasing operational costs, which adversely impact power plant performance. R&M measures revive […]
With over three decades of experience in the power sector, Abhay Harne is a seasoned power generation expert and administrator. He possesses deep expertise in both subcritical and supercritical thermal power plant technologies, particularly within […]
An electronics engineer and a seasoned power plant professional, Ajay Anant Konnur has 34 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of large-capacity thermal and hydroelectric power plants, including pumped storage plants (PSPs). He […]
As vice president, business development at the IEX, Dhruv Dhiman supports discoms in their participation in exchange-based products (such as the day-ahead market and real-time market), helping them optimise power purchase costs and achieve efficiency […]
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has notified the draft Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025. The draft amendment proposes to allow limited commercial payment for infirm power injected by thermal […]
The Ministry of Coal (MoC) has signed the coal gasification plant development and production agreement (CGPDPA) with selected applicants under category II of the coal gasification financial incentive scheme. The selected entities include Jindal Steel […]
Adani Power Limited has secured a letter of award (LoA) to supply 1,500 MW of thermal power to Uttar Pradesh at a tariff of Rs 5.38 per unit through a competitive bidding process. As part […]
ACME Solar Holdings Limited has commissioned the first 52.5 MW phase of its 300 MW solar power project located in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The project is connected to the Bikaner-II grid via a dedicated 220 kV […]
REC Limited has recorded a net profit of Rs 158.84 billion during 2024-25, marking an increase of 12.29 per cent compared to the net profit of Rs 141.45 billion recorded in the previous year. The […]
The government of Laos has commenced construction on the 124 MW Nam Neun 1 hydropower plant, a crucial USD360 million energy project aimed at supplying electricity to Vietnam by 2028. The project is expected to […]
Powergrid gets board approval to raise Rs 60 billion Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) has received approval from its committee of directors for bonds, to raise up to Rs 60 billion through private […]
Despite India’s push towards cleaner energy, thermal power continues to play a major role in the country’s electricity generation mix. As per the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), energy generation from thermal sources accounts for 74.36 […]
Thermal power plants (TPPs) operate under intense thermal, mechanical and chemical stresses, which degrade critical systems and components over time. As India continues to rely heavily on coal-based power, particularly amid growing demand and renewable […]
In recent years, hydropower has gained traction due to its low-cost energy generation. The importance of renovation and modernisation (R&M) in preserving and enhancing this value cannot be understated. Hydropower projects, unlike most generation technologies, […]
Obtaining right of way (RoW) for transmission projects in India remains a significant challenge, primarily due to land acquisition hurdles, delays in environmental and forest clearances and resistance from local communities. Legal complexities, state-level policy […]
By S.K. Soonee, Former and Founder CEO, POSOCO; Dr Deb Chattopadhyay, Senior Energy Specialist, The World Bank; and Debasis De, Former Executive Director, NLDC Grid-India India’s electricity sector is undergoing a significant transformation. With rising […]
India’s energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation to meet the needs of its rapidly growing economy. Thermal power continues to play a dominant role, with coal-based generation at the core of electricity supply. At […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified an amendment to the approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM) order, easing module efficiency thresholds for off-grid solar applications such as solar lamps, street […]
NHPC Limited has raised Rs 19.45 billion through the issuance of unsecured, redeemable, non-convertible, non cumulative and taxable (NCT) 6.86 per cent AF series bonds 2040 on a private placement basis. The bonds have a […]
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