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Manish Gupta Chairman, Insolation Energy Limited
Manish Gupta started his entrepreneurial journey in 2001 by founding Fluidcon Engineers, a trading firm supplying pipes, valves and fittings. He led the company for 25 years, gaining experience in operations, business strategy and team […]
Central Sector
CEA advises utilities to use ester oil in at least 10 per cent of new transformers and reactors
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has advised central, state and private utilities to use ester oil as insulating and cooling fluid in at least 10 per cent of new transformers, reactors and other electrical equipment […]
Central Sector
Ministry of Power implements decriminalisation provisions under Jan Vishwas Act
The Ministry of Power has notified the implementation of decriminalisation provisions under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, with effect from June 1, 2026. The Act provides for decriminalisation of certain provisions under […]
Central Sector
MNRE issues EoI for AI-based RAG systems to improve government data access
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an expression of interest (EoI) for a market assessment exercise on artificial intelligence (AI)-based retrieval augmented generation (RAG) systems. The initiative aims to explore advanced […]
Projects & Ventures
Transformers and Rectifiers India secures Rs 2.28 billion order from GETCO
Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Limited has secured an order worth Rs 2.28 billion from Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO). The order includes supply of six transformers and two reactors. The equipment is scheduled to […]
Projects & Ventures
SPML Infra secures Rs 1.65 billion contract from RRVPNL for 400 kV grid substation and transmission infrastructure
SPML Infra Limited has secured a contract worth Rs 1.65 billion from Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RRVPNL). The scope of work involves supply, erection, testing and commissioning of a 400 kV grid substation […]
Projects & Ventures
Suzlon secures 195 MW repeat order from Sunsure Energy for wind project in Karnataka
Suzlon has secured a repeat order of 195 MW from Sunsure Energy, taking total sales of its wind turbine platform from 3 MW to nearly 9 GW. The project involves installation of 65 S144 wind […]
Private Sector
Voltide Solutions and JEM Energy launch BESS-as-a-service model
Voltide Solutions and JEM Energy have launched a made-in-India battery energy storage system (BESS)-as-a-service model for commercial and hospitality spaces. The first system has been deployed at Uru Brewpark in JP Nagar, Bengaluru, replacing a […]
International News
South Africa’s NTCSA and IDC partner for localisation for grid expansionÂ
The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) – South Africa’s state-owned transmission company, and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at supporting localisation and industrial development linked to […]
International News
Scatec signs equity agreement for Obelisk hybrid project in Egypt
Scatec ASA, a Norway-based renewable energy solutions provider, has signed a shareholder agreement with the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) for an equity partnership in the 1.1 GW Obelisk solar and battery energy storage system […]
Reforms and Regulations
CERC notifies draft CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has notified the draft CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026. The draft introduces multiple changes to connectivity and general network […]
Central Sector
POWERGRID approves three transmission projects worth Rs 5.84 billion
The Committee of Directors on Investment on Projects of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has approved three projects with a total estimated cost of Rs 5.84 billion under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) […]
Projects & Ventures
Sun Drops Energia signs 120 MW/240 MWh BESPA with GUVNL
Sun Drops Energia Limited, a subsidiary of KPI Green Energy Limited, has signed a battery energy storage purchase agreement (BESPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for development of a 120 MW/240 MWh standalone […]
Private Sector
Adani Power signs agreements to acquire stake in JPVL and Churk thermal plant
Adani Power Limited has signed definitive agreements with Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) for acquisition of JAL’s 24 per cent stake in Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited (JPVL) and the 180 MW Churk thermal power plant in […]
State Sector
Andhra Pradesh approves 2,250 MW Adani pumped storage project in Kadapa
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved allocation of the 2,250 MW Gandikota-2 pumped storage project (PSP) in YSR Kadapa district to Adani Hydro Energy Eleven Limited under the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024. […]
International News
Oman’s OETC commissions three 132 kV substations in Dhofar
Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC), the transmission network operator under Nama Group, has commissioned three 132 kV substations – Mudhi, Shahbaa Asayb and Al Mazyounah – in Dhofar Governorate, to strengthen grid reliability and support […]
International News
Egypt signs protocol for 4.75 GW wind and 4 GWh BESS projectsÂ
Egypt’s Ministries of Electricity and Finance have signed a protocol agreement with Tahya Misr Holding Company for Investment and Development, part of the state-owned Tahya to finance around 4.75 GW of wind power projects and […]
Reforms and Regulations
CEA issues draft amendment-II to the Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria, 2023
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued draft amendment-II to the Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria, 2023. The draft introduces operational and planning criteria for 1,150 kV transmission systems, including specified voltage limits, fault clearance […]
Private Sector
BII and CIP launch $300 million platform to develop renewable projects in India
British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom’s development finance institution and impact investor, and Danish global fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have launched North Star, a $300 million platform aimed at accelerating development of […]