Editorial
Month: June 2026
Central Sector
NTPC declares commercial operation of Unit 2 of PVUNL’s Patratu STPP Phase-I
NTPC Limited has announced the commercial operation of Unit 2 (800 MW) of Patratu Super Thermal Power Project (STPP) Phase-I (3×800 MW) of its subsidiary, Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL), with effect from June […]
Central Sector
PFC and REC boards approve merger scheme
The boards of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) and REC Limited (REC) have approved a scheme for the merger of REC into PFC under Sections 230 to 232 and other applicable provisions of the Companies […]
Central Sector
DAE inaugurates world’s first nuclear heat-based hydrogen production facility
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has inaugurated the world’s first hydrogen production facility based on the copper–chlorine (Cu–Cl) thermochemical cycle using nuclear process heat. The facility has been set up at the Indira Gandhi […]
Central Sector
POWERGRID’s board approves borrowing limit hike and other proposals
The board of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has approved a proposal to increase the company’s borrowing limit from Rs 1,800 billion to Rs 2,200 billion, subject to shareholders’ approval at the forthcoming […]
Private Sector
Torrent Power completes acquisition of Nabha Power for Rs 36.32 billion
Torrent Power Limited has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent equity shares and convertible instruments of Nabha Power Limited (NPL) from L&T Power Development Limited for a total consideration of Rs 36.32 billion, following […]
International News
Egypt’s Korra Energi secures financing for 500 kV Gulf of Suez transmission line project
Korra Energi, an Egyptian energy infrastructure company, has secured credit facilities exceeding EGP2 billion to support the implementation of the 500 kV Suez of Gulf transmission lines project for Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC), the […]
International News
World Bank approves USD115 million to support Cambodia’s clean energy transition
The World Bank has approved a USD115 million financing package to strengthen Cambodia’s electricity system, expand clean energy solutions and support sustainable economic growth. The package comprises a USD110 million credit from the International Development […]
EXPERT OPINION
From Faults to Forecasting: AI’s role in strengthening distribution reliability and safety
By T.V. Surya Prakash, Director Operation, Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Distribution utilities are facing growing challenges in maintaining network reliability, asset health and power quality due to ageing infrastructure, rising electricity demand, […]
Distribution
Managing Energy Costs: Measures to enhance industrial competitiveness
The industrial sector is one of the largest consumers of energy in India and accounts for over 45 per cent of the country’s total energy demand. According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’s […]
State Sector
NHPC and UPPCL sign PPA for 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydro project
NHPC Limited and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the supply of power from NHPC’s 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydroelectric project located in the Kishtwar district of […]
Reforms and Regulations
MNRE amends guidelines for installation of prototype wind turbine models
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued amendments to the revised guidelines for the installation of prototype wind turbine models. Under the amendment, the limit of up to three prototype wind turbines […]
Projects & Ventures
Solarium Green secures LoA for solar EPC works under MAHAGENCO project
Solarium Green Energy Limited has received a letter of award (LoA), as a sub-contractor, for end-to-end engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) works for a 50 MW AC/65 MW DC solar photovoltaic power project in Maharashtra. […]
Private Sector
Kalpataru Projects completes divestment of stake in Kohima-Mariani Transmission to Apraava Energy
Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL) has completed the sale of its remaining 26 per cent equity stake in an inter-state transmission scheme “Kohima-Mariani Transmission Limited” (KMTL) to Apraava Energy Private Limited. KPIL originally held a 74 […]
Private Sector
Tata Power-DDL and ACPET sign MoU for power sector research and technology collaboration
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL) and the Ashoka Centre for a People-centric Energy Transition (ACPET) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a five-year collaboration to support sustainable, consumer-centric and future-ready power […]
International News
MCA-Nepal begins construction of key infrastructure under MCC Compact
Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA Nepal), a special purpose vehicle formed to implement projects under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact, has commenced construction of the 400 kV Ratmate and New Damauli substations, and […]
International News
South Korea’s LS Cable and Iljin Electric secure UHV cable contracts
LS Cable & System, a South Korean cable manufacturer, has secured a KRW140 billion contract from the Energy Market Authority (EMA), Singapore’s power and gas regulator, to supply 400 kV and 230 kV ultra-high voltage […]
State Sector
NLC India Renewables and OREDA sign JV agreement for 1 GW renewable projects in Odisha
NLC India Renewables Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited, has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) Limited for the development of green energy projects. The […]
Projects & Ventures
Suzlon secures 400 MW wind EPC contract from TPREL
Suzlon has secured a new engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract from Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) for a 400 MW wind energy project in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. The order has […]
Private Sector
Adani Group targets 10 GW nuclear power capacity by 2035
Reportedly, Adani Group plans to enter India’s nuclear power sector through a new venture, Adani Atomic Energy. The company is targeting 10 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2035 and has already identified land for […]