Ezine Archive
Month: May 2026
Central Sector
Ministry of Power revises local content norms for HVDC substations
The Ministry of Power has tightened local content requirements for high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems under the public procurement preference to Make in India framework. The revised order introduces a phased minimum local […]
State Sector
UPPCL announces results for 375 MW/1,500 MWh BESS
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited has awarded its 375 MW/1,500 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) tender to KCC Buildcon Private Limited, Agastya Energy Industries Private Limited and MKC Infrastructure Limited. The 15-year tender was […]
Central Sector
Coal India secures LoA from GRIDCO for 320 MWh BESS project in Odisha
Coal India Limited has received a letter of award (LoA) from GRIDCO Limited for setting up a 320 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Odisha. The project will have a capacity of 80 […]
Private Sector
Dalmia Cement acquires stake in Oyster Renewable Energy’s subsidiaryÂ
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited, has entered into a share subscription and shareholders’ agreement along with a power consumption agreement to acquire a stake in Oyster Green Hybrid […]
Private Sector
Purvah Green signs PPA with SECI for 250 MW wind project
Purvah Green, a subsidiary of Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC), has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) for a 250 MW wind project. The capacity was […]
International News
TotalEnergies and Nextnorth secures financing for 440 MWp solar project in the Philippines
TotalEnergies and Nextnorth have secured financing for a 440 MWp solar photovoltaic project in the Philippines. The project will be developed in Ilagan, Isabela province, with a total investment of around USD 300 million. TotalEnergies […]
International News
Sungrow to expand into integrated energy solutions for data centres and mining sector
Sungrow is set to expand its integrated energy solutions for data centres, mining operations and electric vehicle charging projects. For data centres, the company plans to launch solid-state transformer solutions to reduce space requirements […]
Central Sector
Ministry of Mines approves 58 companies under critical mineral recycling scheme
The Ministry of Mines has approved 58 companies as eligible participants under the incentive scheme for promotion of critical mineral recycling as notified under the national critical mineral mission. The scheme has a total outlay […]
Central Sector
POWERGRID board approves Rs 40 billion loan facility from SBI
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited’s (POWERGRID) board of directors has approved raising funds through an unsecured rupee term loan or line of credit bank facility of up to Rs 40 billion from State Bank […]
State Sector
Tamil Nadu government to release Rs 173.07 billion subsidy to TNPDCL in 2026-27
The Tamil Nadu government is set to release Rs 173.07 billion to Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) towards electricity subsidies for various consumer categories during 2026-27, marking an increase of around Rs 13 […]
State Sector
Maharashtra cabinet approves Rs 123.03 billion MAGESTIC scheme
The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the Maharashtra Accelerating Green Energy and Storage Technologies Integration in Connected Grid (MAGESTIC) scheme to increase the share of renewable energy in the state’s energy mix from 17 per cent […]
Central Sector
Ministry of Coal issues LoA to Kartikay Vayunandana for coal gasification project
The Ministry of Coal has issued a letter of award (LoA) to Kartikay Vayunandana Private Limited under category III of round II of the Rs 85 billion financial incentive scheme for promotion of coal/lignite gasification […]
International News
EVNNPT upgrades 220 kV Thanh Cong substation in Vietnam
Vietnam Electricity National Power Transmission Corporation, a subsidiary of Vietnam Electricity, has implemented urgent upgrade works at the 220 kV Thanh Cong substation in Hanoi to ensure reliable electricity supply during the 2026 peak summer […]
International News
OETC plans OMR 376 million investment in BESS projects during 2026-30
Oman Electricity Transmission Company has planned to invest around OMR 376 million in battery energy storage system (BESS) projects as part of its 2026-30 capital expenditure programme. The proposed investment forms part of the company’s […]