Waaree Transpower, a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited, has completed the type testing of its 17.6 MVA, five-winding inverter duty transformer (IDT) at the Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Bhopal. This strengthens the company’s technical […]
As the grid becomes increasingly dynamic with large-scale renewable energy integration, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and inverter-based resources (IBRs), modernising grid connectivity standards is becoming increasingly important. In line with this, the Central Electricity […]
Brookfield has launched Lumara, a new renewable energy platform which is focused on accelerating the development and construction of renewable energy projects. It aims to address key market bottlenecks, including delays in power purchase agreement […]
India’s rapidly expanding electric mobility and renewable energy sectors are creating demand for batteries beyond conventional ownership models. Energy storage-as-a-service (ESaaS), battery-as-a-service (BaaS) and battery swapping are emerging as alternatives to battery ownership and plug-in […]
In an interview with Power Line, Praveen Verma, Chief Executive Officer, TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL) – a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha – discussed the company’s key achievements, […]
By Rahul Kumar, General Manager, Special Management Group & Solar, Tata Power-DDL India’s transition towards clean energy has accelerated significantly in recent years, with rooftop solar emerging as a key contributor to the country’s renewable […]
Power Line is hosting a special 12-part podcast series, “Discom Perspectives”, sponsored by the STS Association. The third episode in this series featured an interaction with Prudhvitej Immadi, IAS, Chairman and Managing Director, Andhra Pradesh Eastern […]
The role of thermal energy generation has been critical for maintaining grid stability and reliability, particularly during times of intermittent or diminished energy generation. The technological superiority of thermal generation in providing firm, continuous and […]
The rapid expansion of renewable energy in India is increasingly exposing a critical gap between generation capacity addition and the development of transmission infrastructure required to evacuate it. While renewable energy projects, particularly solar and […]
Coal-based power plants account for about 70 per cent of the fresh water withdrawn by industries in India. This adds pressure on limited freshwater resources already facing competing demands from agriculture, industry and urban centres. […]
India’s renewable energy sector is moving into a new phase of growth, with policy increasingly focused on not only capacity addition but also grid integration, energy storage, domestic manufacturing, distributed generation and emerging clean fuels. […]
REC and PFC sign Rs 268.5 billion loan agreement for 2,400 MW Meja thermal project (India) REC Limited and Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) have signed a common loan agreement with Meja Urja Nigam Private […]
The Central Electricity Authority has notified the draft CEA (Technical Standards for Construction of Electric Plants and Electric Lines) Second Amendment, Regulations, 2026. The draft proposes new requirements for grid-forming capabilities and co-located energy storage […]
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has received a letter of intent (LoI) to establish an inter-state transmission system namely, “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Phase-IV (Part-5: 6 GW) (Barmer […]
Ceigall India Limited has received a letter of intent (LoI) from REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) for the development of the project titled “Common Transmission System for evacuation of power from Lakadia (Phase-II: […]
Tata Power Company Limited has commissioned the second element of its Jalpura-Khurja Transmission Project in Uttar Pradesh. This enhances connectivity to the growing electricity demand centres across NCR and Western Uttar Pradesh. Executed through TP […]
Inox Wind Limited has secured a repeat 100 MW turnkey wind energy order with a contract value of approximately Rs 7.55 billion from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). Under the contract, Inox Wind will undertake […]
NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited, has incorporated a joint venture (JV) company with the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA). The JV is called NIRL OREDA Renewables Limited. […]
Saudi Energy (SE), a Saudi Arabian power company, has signed a cooperation agreement with French public investment bank Bpifrance for financing of up to USD3 billion to support power infrastructure projects, procurement activities, and its […]
National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), South Africa’s transmission system operator, has completed and operationalised the Aquila main transmission substation in the Northern Cape, strengthening the transmission infrastructure required to connect new generation capacity in […]
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