Ezine Archive
July Issue 2025
Month: July 2025
Central Sector
Powergrid subsidiary commissions ER–WR interconnection project
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited’s (Powergrid) wholly owned subsidiary, Powergrid ERWR Power Transmission Limited, has commissioned the inter-regional east–west region (ER-WR) interconnection project. The project was secured through tariff based competitive bidding and has […]
State Sector
Odisha requests Rs 30.69 billion under RDSS for distribution infrastructure upgrades
Reportedly, the Odisha government has requested the central government for early approval of Rs 30.69 billion under the revamped distribution sector scheme (RDSS) to strengthen its power distribution network. The funding is sought for infrastructure […]
Private Sector
Juniper Green signs PPA with GUVNL for 100 MW wind project
Juniper Green Bess Two Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Juniper Green Energy, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for a 100 MW wind power project […]
International News
Vietnam lists 24 energy projects worth USD7 billion for JETP support
The Government of Vietnam and the International Partners Group (IPG) have identified 24 energy projects as eligible for support under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), with an estimated investment need of over USD7 billion. […]
Editorial
Central Sector
Prime Minister lays foundation stone for Powergrid’s Kudankulam Unit-3&4 for Rs 5.5 billion
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for Powergrid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid)’s transmission system under inter state transmission system for evacuation of power from Kudankulam Unit-3&4 (2×1000 MW) in Tuticorin for Rs 5.5 […]
Reforms and Regulations
MNRE amends ALMM order for solar PV cells
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended its approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM) order for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, which was originally notified to be applicable from June 1, 2026. […]
Central Sector
DPIIT and Ather Energy sign MoU to boost EV manufacturing
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ather Energy Limited to strengthen India’s electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and clean […]
State Sector
KERC notifies KERC (Karnataka Electricity Distribution Code) Regulations, 2025
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has notified the KERC (Karnataka Electricity Distribution Code) Regulations, 2025 to govern electricity distribution activities in the state and align with national power sector mandates. The Karnataka Electricity Distribution […]
Projects & Ventures
Diamond Power secures LoI worth Rs 134.91 billion from AESL for conductor supply
Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited has secured a letter of intent (LoI) from Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) for the supply of 24,080 kilometres of aluminium alloy-59 high performance conductors for Rs 134.91 billion. The conductors […]
Central Sector
NGEL reports net profit of Rs 2.2 billion in the first quarter of 2025-26
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has recorded a net profit of Rs 2.2 billion during the first quarter of 2025-26, marking an increase of 58.27 per cent compared to the net profit of Rs 1.39 […]
International News
Alternergy secures USD24.5 million funding for Tanay wind project
Alternergy Holdings Corporation has secured USD24.5 million in funding from Bank of the Philippine Islands and security bank for the Tanay wind power project in the Philippines. The funding was raised through its subsidiary, Alternergy […]
Editorial
Company Release
HPL unveils AV ATS for seamless power
HPL Electric & Power Limited (HPL) has introduced its advancement in power management technology with the launch of the Supreme Intelligent ATS series. This state-of-the-art automatic transfer switch (AV ATS) is engineered to provide seamless […]
Central Sector
NVVN announces auction results for 250 MW BESS projects in India
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN) has announced the auction results for its 250 MW/1,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) tender in India. Sunsure Energy has been awarded 125 MW/500 MWh at a […]
State Sector
Bihar government signs MoUs to develop 2,357 MW clean energy projects
The Bihar government has signed memorandum of understanding (MoUs) with four energy companies to develop clean energy projects with a total capacity of 2,357 MW and an estimated investment of approximately Rs 53.37 billion. The […]
State Sector
Odisha government approves 178 MW renewable energy projects with a Rs 8.70 billion investment
The Odisha government has approved renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 178 MW and an estimated investment of Rs 8.70 billion during the 12th meeting of the state’s single window committee. The approved […]
Private Sector
Reliance Group plans Rs 180 billion fundraise to support clean energy and power growth
Reportedly, Reliance Group has secured board approvals from Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power to raise up to Rs 180 billion through a mix of equity and debt to support its expansion into the power and […]
Private Sector
Airtel signs agreement with AMPIN energy transition for 205,167 MWh ISTS solar-wind hybrid supply
Airtel, through its data centre subsidiary Nxtra, has signed a power wheeling agreement with AMPIN Energy Transition to procure an additional 125.65 MW of solar-wind hybrid energy through inter state transmission system (ISTS) connected projects. […]